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4 Things to Consider When Purchasing a Headstone

Losing a loved one is one of life’s most challenging experiences. During this emotional time, making decisions about memorials and monuments can feel overwhelming. At St. Charles Monuments, we understand the importance of honoring your loved ones with dignity and care. Our Long Island team has over 50 years of experience helping families choose and […]

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4 Signs a Headstone Needs Repair

At St. Charles Monuments, we understand the importance of preserving your loved one’s memory. Over time, cemetery monuments can deteriorate due to weather, time, and natural elements. Knowing when a headstone requires repair is essential to maintaining its beauty and significance. Table of Contents Why headstone maintenance is important Is the lettering faded on the […]

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4 Key Traditions of Protestant Funerals

Table of Contents What are the differences between Protestant and Catholic funerals? What happens at a Protestant visitation or wake? How are Protestant funeral services conducted? Is cremation common in Protestant funerals? What happens during Protestant burials? Additional Protestant funeral traditions When a loved one passes, families are faced with the difficult task of planning […]

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4 Unique Ways to Memorialize Your Loved One

Table of Contents How can annual reunions help memorialize you loved one How can a memorial web page honor your loved one How can a memorial scrapbook help you heal Establish a charity to keep their legacy alive Additional ways to memorialize your loved one How a monument company can support your memorial journey Losing […]

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The Five Most Popular Funeral Flowers & What They Represent

Table of Contents What do Carnations Represent? What do Hyacinths Represent? What do Daisies Represent? What do Roses Represent? What do Lillies Represent How to Choose Funeral Flowers? In times of loss, expressing sympathy and support can feel overwhelming. When words fail, many turn to a timeless and compassionate tradition—sending flowers. Funeral flowers offer a […]

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3 Ways to Cope With Grief-Induced Insomnia

Table of Contents How can exercise help you cope with grief and improve sleep? Why should you avoid caffeine and alcohol while grieving? Can staying off your phone at night help you sleep better? At St. Charles Monuments, we understand that losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences a person can […]

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Bronze headstone from St Charles Monuments

The Best Choice For A Long Lasting Headstone

Table of Contents Why Is Bronze the Best Material for a Lasting Headstone? What Makes Bronze Such a Durable Headstone Material? How Easy Is It to Clean and Maintain a Bronze Headstone? What Is Bronze Made Of, and Why Does That Matter? Why Is Bronze Considered So Beautiful for Cemetery Monuments? What Is Bronze Made […]

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10 Surprising Facts About Cremation

Table of Contents History of Cremation Can you bury after cremation? Can you have a funeral after cremation? What is a columbarium? What temperature does cremation use? Is cremation cheaper? Is cremation done individually? How long does cremation take? Where did cremation come from? How do families receive cremains? How to memorialize ashes? How to […]

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The Positive & Negatives of Grief Support Groups

After the death of a loved one, most grieving people get a popular recommendation. Friends or co-workers often suggest they visit a grief support group. Obviously, this, like mourning rituals, is a popular recommendation for a reason. Support groups can be pivotal to anyone dealing with loss, trauma, addiction or illness. They can be extraordinarily […]

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Veterans Headstones in Cemetery

History of Memorial Day

At St. Charles Monuments, we proudly create headstones on Long Island to honor the brave men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. From personalized military headstones to civic monuments, we help families preserve the memory of their loved ones with dignity and respect. As Memorial Day approaches, we want to reflect on […]

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TESTIMONIALS

What people say about us

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“Thank you Marcus. We drove by the monument yesterday afternoon. My husband and I were very pleased. Thank you for giving us a gift of comfort and peace.”

Mary Amber

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“Thank you so much. It has been a comforting and pleasant experience working with St. Charles Monuments. The memorial set looks great.””

Pam Carter

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“The headstone is beautiful. They did a fantastic job. Again my family and I thank you for all your help with suggestions and with the arrangements.”

Laura Leddy

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“My family and I visited my husband’s grave today. We were very pleased with the results. It looks very nice. Thank you.””

Mrs. Guginsky

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