Farsi Language on a Headstone or Monument

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We are constantly asked to write foreign characters or poems on a headstone or monument when memorializing a loved ones headstone. This is something which we are capable of doing if the correct file is created in the native language. Today on the internet there are numerous aids in creating this work with the help […]

How to Properly Clean your Granite Marker or Headstone

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Just a quick recap on how to successfully clean your flat granite marker (on grass) or headstone. I have found many different types of polishes, powders and wet polishes that do nothing more than make the job an all day project. Cost of these specialty polishes are high and means toting down to the cemetery […]

Need Dates or Added Words Inscribed on an Existing Headstone

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Granite headstones, tombstones or vertical monuments installed at all cemeteries may need inscription, dates or added words of endearment inscribed on the existing headstone. As family members pass on you may want to add on some special words or even a porcelain inlaid photograph to the monument or on a granite bench at the gravesite. […]

New Technology; Color Etched Headstones, Good or Bad

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There is a new product out on the market today and customers are asking about the technology, this is adding color to traditional black and white etched designs on headstones. The process involves traditional etching which is a very shallow cut in stone and filling in the etched design with color. This is almost always […]

Last Date Inscription for Your Headstone or Monument

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Last Dates and final closure to your headstone or monument when it is located at the gravesite is done by contacting American Headstones Company. We are a full service headstone engraving, Porcelain photo manufacturer and design company. Our Process When the time comes to add the final date or add a photo or final inscription […]

How to Choose a Retailer for Your Headstone Purchase

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Choosing your retailer for a Headstone When considering a headstone purchase for your loved one the first person or retailer that you will contact will be the funeral home counselor. This of course will be a decision you must make under a very stressful time. The best decision for you will be to shop it […]

When to Purchase a Steel Backed Cameo vs. Pure Porcelain

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Steel Backed Cameo Vs. Pure Porcelain When purchasing a color or black and white cameo for your headstone you must consider all the environmental factors that your cameo will be exposed to. You will need to understand both choices and the impact of each porcelain cameo and a steel backed cameo. Steel backed porcelain photos […]

Quick Refresher Course in Purchasing a Headstone

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Quick Refresher Course in Purchasing a Headstone with American Headstones 2017 just started and families are started to complete their new year’s resolution which includes the marking of a headstone or purchasing a grave monument, a granite flat marker or a Bronze cast memorial. In either case the monument or memorial should reflect your loved […]

Shopping for a Headstone with American Headstones Company

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How to be Wise when Shopping for a Headstone The headstone should be your last purchase when burying your loved one. Never get manipulated during your time of grief in purchasing a headstone as part of the “Burial Package”. Take the time after the burial to think of your loved one and what the next […]

Need a Memorial Headstone Finished and Installed Before the Holiday Season

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Having a Memorial Headstone Finished and Installed Before the Holiday Season Many people want to have a memorial headstone finished and installed before the holiday season in December. It is important to remember that the normal turn around time of a standard headstones takes about 5 weeks. Do remember that the cemetery is going to […]