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How To Choose The Right Monument Company

At St. Charles Monuments, we’ve provided Long Island with headstones and other monuments since 1954. And we handle the multifaceted aspects of pre-planning and a wide range of memorial services. Choosing the right monument company is more than simply finding the right price. You want to be sure that the company you choose can handle […]

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How to Care For Your Monument

At St. Charles, we place a high priority on crafting a beautiful monument to honor the lives and legacies of your loved ones. We guide you through every step, from choosing the inscription to cemetery considerations. Caring for your memorial can help increase its longevity. Maintaining the quality of your loved one’s monument can be […]

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4 Reasons to Add New Lettering to a Headstone

Since every person’s life is a singular and unique experience, their headstones should be equally as unique. In fact, most of us view monuments and headstones as a permanent, enduring tribute to one’s life. Many people make the choice in life to pre-purchase a monument. Unfortunately, others die unexpectedly or without these resources, and their […]

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Monument Cleaning Tips: Part Two

This blog post is intended to supplement a previous post about Cemetery Monument Cleaning Tips. After installation, your loved one’s monument will be a striking testament to the incredible, experience-filled life they lived. With a sandblasted surface, detailed lettering and a poignant epitaph, your loved one’s monument will help you to appreciate and remember every […]

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Living Memorials: The Future of Gravestones

The internet has obviously changed the world. We can access anything by the press of our finger. From our favorite music, profiles of our closest friends, photographs, and home videos. Gravestone barcodes have become popular over the last several years, providing a modern way to remember those we’ve lost. A small barcode is engraved on […]

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St. Charles Resurrection Cemetery: A Brief History

For decades, St. Charles Monuments has worked closely with St. Charles Resurrection Cemetery in Farmingdale, NY. St. Charles Resurrection Cemetery has existed for many years. The history of how the land became the cemetery it is today dates back to the late 1800s. The Origin of the Cemetery In the early 1900s, Bishop Charles McDonnell started […]

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Cremation: What Does This Mean for Memorials?

During the grieving process, many people search for the “correct” answer to all of their questions. What is the right inscription for my loved one’s memorial? Which headstone style should I have? What material should the headstone be? The truth is, there are no simple answers in this process. The family should arrange the memorial using […]

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4 Benefits of Choosing a Granite Headstone

At St. Charles Monuments, we’ve served our Long Island community for decades. During times of grief and stress, we provide support and compassion. Of course, losing a loved one is the most painful and disorienting time in a person’s life. However, we make it our mission to deliver unparalleled service that, hopefully, helps you through […]

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Granite Monument with Epitaph

Epitaphs & Meaningful Tombstone Quotes

When making funeral arrangements, selecting an epitaph can be a difficult and emotional process. Selecting a fitting inscription for a personalized monument is as important as choosing the right headstone for your loved one. At St. Charles Monuments, we understand that an epitaph should positively encapsulate one’s life. Inscriptions of various lengths can be included in our monument […]

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4 Important Factors When Choosing a Cemetery

After a loved one passes away, making funeral preparations can be quite stressful. There are a lot of decisions that one must make, which can be especially difficult if they have never done this before. Purchasing a fitting headstone and arranging wake and funeral services can be overwhelming. However, for those who have not pre-planned, selecting the […]

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TESTIMONIALS

What people say about us

“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

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

Pam Carter

“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

“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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