There’s no pain like the pain of losing someone you love. Each of us fear losing the people closest to us the most. Of course, the process of grieving is a painful one. However, through this process, healing is inevitable. It might feel insurmountable at times, but every person has within them the ability to […]
Losing someone you love can be overwhelming, to say the least. And the chaotic circumstances in the aftermath definitely don’t help. There’s nothing more distressing, confusing or disorienting than someone we love leaving us. And in the event of a spontaneous, unpredictable passing, it’s doubly hard to navigate. Suddenly, we’re not just grieving for a […]
In addition to contacting friends and family, and scheduling a memorial service, selecting a memorial is difficult. Of course, there are several different options for a memorial, each with a slightly different focal point. At St. Charles Monuments, we believe that a granite memorial bench is an elegant, personal way to honor a loved one’s memory. […]
Countless veterans have given their lives to protect the freedom of our magnificent country. At St. Charles Monuments, we couldn’t be prouder of our patriots or more grateful to be American. Here, we take significant, solemn pride in commemorating our veterans. Of course, this applies to the holidays in which we acknowledge them or during […]
This post was originally published on January 9th, 2015, and has been updated with more information. Losing someone we love is one of the most painful moments in our lives. Of course, we at St Charles Monuments make it our daily mission to provide Long Island with a trustworthy and reputable source for monuments and […]
Originally posted on November 20, 2019, this post has been edited for accuracy and relevancy. Of course, funeral traditions vary across different cultures, countries and religions. These manifold customs and traditions in the wake of a loss are an essential ways for these cultures to navigate, and survive, the grieving process. Over the years, St. […]
This blog post was initially published on October 27th, 2014. It has been updated for clarity and to include additional suggestions. When a loved one’s headstone fades over time, it’s an unpleasant and upsetting reality. Of course, selecting a durable monument material like granite will prevent any fading or discoloration for a considerable length of […]
Originally published on July 14, 2018, this post has been updated for accuracy and relevancy. Regardless of your relationship, losing a loved one is never easy. While support from friends and family can help to mitigate this sadness and distress, your memories of them are eternal. Of course, losing those we love is always perhaps […]
There’s no human experience on earth as harrowing or difficult to navigate as grief. Losing a loved one is truly the most painful misfortune that can befall anybody. Of course, at St. Charles Monuments, we’ve made our mission something much more significant than merely providing headstones. In addition, we make it our highest priority to […]
The Jewish faith has some very specific guidelines when it comes to a loved one’s end of life and subsequent burial. At St. Charles, we’ve provided support and guidance to Long Island’s Jewish community for several decades in times of grief and distress. Therefore, we’ve experienced firsthand some of the manifold traditions surrounding final farewells […]
“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.””
