Designing a beautiful memorial can be a meaningful final gift to your loved one, as well as providing your family and friends a special place to visit and share memories.
We know that making decisions you will be satisfied with years down the road can be challenging during the first days and weeks after losing someone you love. Every member of the Fergus Falls Monument and Forever Stone Memorials team prioritizes making sure that you know all your options when planning and purchasing a headstone in central Minnesota.
Selecting a reputable headstone provider is a key step to ensure that every aspect of the memorial, along with your overall experience during the design and purchase journey, is handled with the highest level of care and professionalism.
We serve as one of the most trusted names for memorials across the Fergus Falls, Grand Cities, and Morris communities. We are committed to guiding you through what can be an emotional process, ensuring everything goes as seamlessly as possible.
Understanding your cemetery’s policies early on is an important step in choosing one that will be a good fit for you. Some cemeteries have strict regulations regarding the types of headstones that can be used and how families may decorate to keep the entire property looking pristine, while others take a more laid-back approach that gives families plenty of flexibility to add flowers, decorations, and other details that make their loved one’s final resting place more personal.
You may also need certain permits depending on the specific type of headstone, cemetery, burial method, and service you choose. We handle the process of researching and securing any necessary permits to make sure that everything is done according to regulations and help you avoid any extra stress.
Headstone design to installation timelines are often longer than our clients anticipate, but this can be beneficial because it gives you plenty of time to make sure that every detail is exactly how you want it. In many cases, this process starts with an initial consultation within the first week after a loved one’s death. This allows us to record key information and start the process of sharing the types of stones you have to choose from and creating a rough draft of a design you have in mind.
Whether you choose a stone we currently have in stock or we need to order something else, and the complexity of your design are key factors in determining how long this process might take. Adding simple designs using clip art we already have available can make your timeline shorter, and we also offer complex custom designs carved by local artists that often take much longer.
Minnesota winters can also have a significant impact on what your timeline might look like. Most local cemeteries prefer to avoid installing headstones when the ground is frozen and covered with snow because these factors both make the initial installation process more difficult and make future damage or other issues more likely as the ground thaws.
Certain simple designs during optimal times of year can take as little as six weeks, but many take longer.
We understand that getting the details just right during one of the most difficult seasons of your life can be challenging. We know that designing a headstone may not be at the top of the list of things you feel like doing shortly after losing a loved one, but our caring team is here to help you make decisions throughout every step of the process. We can help you in planning a beautiful permanent memorial that honors your loved one.
If you need to choose a headstone for a loved one and don’t know where to start, getting in touch with us is a helpful first step in making sure that your final product aligns with your vision. Contact us today to learn more about what the memorial design, purchase, and installation process typically looks like in Minnesota or to get started.
Forever Stone Memorials, a family-owned company founded in 1883, has been producing high-quality cemetery monuments and markers for generations. We understand that purchasing a monument may be confusing, so we will always be here to answer your questions and help you every step of the way.
Our prices are some of the most reasonable in the area, and all of our monuments come with a lifetime guarantee. Your satisfaction with us is guaranteed.
Some basic things to know are the names and dates to be engraved on the monument. What cemetery will this be placed in, and who is in charge of the cemetery? Do the regulations allow this type of monument in your area of the cemetery? How large are the lots at the cemetery? Was this or will this be a standard burial or cremation? Have you given any thought to the shape, color, style, and design of the monument? We understand that choosing a monument and navigating cemetery regulations can be overwhelming. Rest assured, we are here to support you through every step, ensuring that your loved one’s memory is honored with a beautiful monument that reflects their life.
Simple designs ordered at the right time of year can take as little as six weeks from design to installation, but many take longer. Timing depends on the stone’s color, shape and availability, how complex the design is, and the season, since most local cemeteries prefer not to set headstones when the ground is frozen.
Yes, and planning ahead is quite popular today. Not only will you save money by purchasing in advance, but you will also save your family the burden of dealing with the purchase after you are gone, and you can choose a size, style, and design that fits you.
The cost depends on your choices rather than one set price. The main factors are the size of the stone, the granite color, how detailed the design is, the foundation and setting, and any requirements your cemetery has. Our guide on how to choose and purchase a memorial explains what to consider. Contact us and we can talk through your situation with no pressure.
