Table of Contents What Happens After Cremation? Understanding Your Memorial Choices Can You Have a Headstone or Monument After Cremation? Cremation Burial Options in Long Island Cemeteries Columbariums: Most Common Way to House Ashes Cremation Urns as Permanent Memorials Can You Have a Family Monument With Cremation? Cremation Monuments vs. Traditional Burial Monuments Cemetery Rules […]
At St. Charles Monuments, we believe a beautiful memorial can go a long way in reminding friends and family about the beauty of life. With each headstone, we do our best to create something that will speak to the power of their contributions throughout life. Although selecting a monument for a loved one can be […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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.””
