Frequently Asked Questions
Choosing a headstone or grave marker should feel clear and reassuring — not overwhelming. Below are answers to the most common questions families ask when designing a custom memorial in the Bay Area
We craft memorials using premium-grade granite and marble, selected for durability, structural integrity, and timeless beauty. Granite is the most popular choice for headstones due to its longevity and resistance to weathering.
We also offer bronze memorials, bronze letters, and decorative accessories for families seeking additional design elements.
Production timelines depend on the design:
- Standard memorials in stock: Approximately 10–12 weeks from order date
- Custom-designed monuments:Typically 6–9 months
- Rush production: 5-day expedited service available (additional fee applies)
We coordinate directly with Bay Area cemeteries to ensure proper foundation requirements and installation approvals are handled efficiently.
Yes. Our pricing includes:
- Personalized memorial design
- All engraving and inscriptions
- Coordination with the cemetery
- Local delivery within a 15-mile radius
- Professional installation
There are no hidden fees or cemetery markups.
Art In Stone has been serving families throughout the San Francisco Bay Area since 1983, with over 40 years of experience in custom monument design and craftsmanship.
As a family-owned and operated memorial company, we personally oversee each project from concept through installation. Our reputation has been built on quality, integrity, and long-standing relationships with Bay Area families and cemeteries.
You may provide information in whichever way is most convenient:
- Phone consultation
- In-person appointment
- Virtual meeting (Zoom)
We carefully review all inscription details with you before production to ensure complete accuracy.
Yes. We specialize in photo-etched portraits in granite — an original craft that produces highly detailed, permanent images directly within the stone.
We also offer ceramic photo portraits. Our team professionally enhances and restores photographs when needed — improving clarity, removing backgrounds, and restoring older printed images before etching.
Yes. The terms headstone, gravestone, grave marker, monument, and cemetery memorial are often used interchangeably. We offer upright monuments, flat grave markers, companion headstones, and fully custom memorials.
While we welcome families to visit our Northern California showroom — featuring one of the largest granite selections in the region — it is not required.
We work with families throughout the Bay Area, across the United States, and internationally. Virtual consultations and digital contracts make the process seamless, wherever you are located.