If you have never had the need to order a grave marker before, let us help you make this task as easy as possible. Our "Commitment" page explains in greater detail about our company, and how we can save you hundreds of dollars, while providing you with only the highest quality from the country's premier granite and bronze grave marker manufacturers.

The many options available to you may be overwhelming at first, especially if you have visited other websites that do not provide you with as much information or choices. We believe you have the right to make an informed, intelligent decision, based on all of your options. You do not need to review every section of our website just to order a marker, but we want to make all of our resources available to those who are interested.

The first step in selecting  a marker is to select the size, color and design for the stone. You will want to contact your cemetery before finalizing all of these details, as many cemeteries have strict regulations regarding the type of marker, size, etc. that they will accept. If the cemetery is smaller or in a more rural area, it is likely that the restrictions will be more relaxed.

Once you have selected the basic design, you can select the text inscription that you desire. Every marker is different, and the amount of text possible is determined by the size of the marker and the selected design. In general, three to four lines of inscription are commonly used, including the name, dates, and one or two additional lines of inscription.  Each line is usually about four to six words. You can personalize the inscription with the lettering style of your choice, or we will be happy to select a style that compliments the design you have selected.

If you have a custom design in mind, please e-mail us and we would be happy to help you design a truly unique memorial. Our marker gallery shows many of the designs that have been specially prepared for our customers.

Once you have settled on a particular design and the inscription for the marker, you can fill out our online price quote request. We will respond by e-mail within 48 hours with a detailed itemization of the cost of the marker. If the quote meets with your approval, we can forward the ordering documents to you by mail, fax, or via e-mail in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Once you return the signed order and payment, we will prepare a design layout, which is a computer generated black and white drawing of of the text and design work. You will then have the opportunity to make any corrections necessary. We will not begin the engraving until you have approved the layout.

The normal production time is about four weeks for standard or laser carved designs, six weeks for markers with photo etches (a black and white photograph imbedded in the surface of a black granite marker), and eight weeks for markers with a color photo tile. Most single markers (24" x 12" or smaller) are shipped via UPS Ground, and larger markers are shipped by common carrier. Delivery usually takes 2-7 working days, depending on geographic location.

If you have any questions, please e-mail us at service@markersdirect.com. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you in your selection of a marker.

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