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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
At St. Charles, we have many years of experience crafting custom monuments for grieving Long Island families. As a result, we now have a profound insight into loss and the way it affects people. Our primary mission has always been to help guide those suffering grief through a very stressful and traumatic period and provide […]
While each sect of Christianity has the same underlying belief system, the traditions can vary quite a lot. For example, Catholic funeral services are conducted by a priest, with minimal interaction from those in attendance. Protestant funeral services, on the other hand, incorporate eulogies during the funeral service before laying the body to rest alongside […]
Table of Contents Elvis Presley – Graceland, Memphis, TN William Shakespeare – Holy Trinity Church, England George Washington – Mount Vernon, Virginia Stephen Hawking – Westminster Abbey, London Frida Kahlo – Panteón de Dolores, Mexico City What Makes These Memorials Stand Out? How Can You Design a Tribute as Unique as These? 5 Iconic Cemetery […]
Plan Your Memorial Before the Need Arises The idea of pre planning a memorial may make people uneasy because it is typically a sensitive issue. However more and more people are finding that pre planned memorial service and monument offers great financial and emotional security. Planning in advance for cemetery and funeral arrangements allows people […]
There’s never a more distressing, exhausting experience than when we lose those we love. Additionally, this kind of emotional pain doesn’t necessarily begin only after a passing. In fact, it’s not uncommon for someone’s end-of-life period to be just as difficult. Obviously, thinking about, discussing and planning the end of our lives is never easy. […]
Finding a cemetery that can: (1) meet your needs and (2) honor your loved one can be difficult. Whether you’re arranging a funeral or pre-planning, there are a lot of variables to take into consideration. At St. Charles Monuments, guiding you through this difficult time and doing what we can to lessen the pain is […]
“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.”
“Thank you so much. It has been a comforting and pleasant experience working with St. Charles Monuments. The memorial set looks great.””
“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.”
“My family and I visited my husband’s grave today. We were very pleased with the results. It looks very nice. Thank you.””
