Price Estimate and Tombstone Engraving Request
Adding an inscription to an existing monument is a meaningful process. Whether it’s to honor the memory of a recently departed loved one, correct information, or add a personal message, the Granite Lacroix team supports you with empathy and professionalism.
1. A Simple and Transparent Request Process
To bring your engraving project to life, we follow three key steps:
- Step 1: Fill out our online request form.
- Step 2: A member of our team will contact you personally to verify the information and answer all your questions.
- Step 3: We present a detailed proposal for your approval before finalizing the order.
2. Understanding the Pricing Structure
The cost of an engraving is calculated precisely based on the following criteria:
- Per-character calculation: The price depends on the total number of characters to be engraved (including every letter, number, hyphen, or special character).
- Basic package: A base fee applies and already includes a certain number of characters.
- Travel fees: Depending on the cemetery’s location, travel fees may apply.
- Taxes: Please note that taxes are additional to the quoted price.
3. Standard and Non-Standard Engravings
To ensure visual harmony, we distinguish between two types of work:
- Standard engraving: Done directly from our common templates.
- Non-standard engraving: In some cases, our team needs to visit the site to take a physical imprint of the monument to accurately reproduce the existing design. This applies to:
- Inscriptions in languages other than English or French,
- Use of an unusual font (cursive, handwritten, etc.),
- Specific text layout (diagonal, curved, etc.).
4. Expertise in Reproduction and Historical Heritage
We make it a priority that the new engraving is identical to the existing one on your monument:
- Evolution of techniques: In the past, engravings were done manually with cold chisels or lead letters.
- Health and safety: For public health reasons, these older methods (notably lead) are no longer used today.
- Modernity and accuracy: Thanks to current technology, our engravers faithfully reproduce the original typography and dimensions, even for monuments created many years ago.
5. Epitaph Ideas to Honor Your Loved Ones
Adding an inscription is an opportunity to include a commemorative message that reflects the life of the deceased. Here are some suggestions for inspiration:
- Classic messages: “Forever in our hearts,” “Eternal rest.”
- Quotes and Verses: A Bible passage, poem, or inspirational quote.
Family tributes: “Devoted husband and father,” “A life full of love.”