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Death & Dying Throughout Different Cultures

Within our cultures, we have very specific ways of honoring those we’ve lost. Obviously, for us that involves creating a stunning monument to pay tribute to their lives. Here on Long Island, we create gorgeous memorials, add new lettering, hold funeral services, etc. But throughout the world, many cultures have very different (and equally specific) […]

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Cemetery Monument Cleaning Tips

Many people like to keep the headstones of their loved ones properly maintained. There are several ways they practice this. Activities like bringing flowers, stones, and photos on a regular basis help friends and families keep the gravesite attractive and their loved one’s memory alive. In addition to these, people also find it helpful to […]

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Tips for Choosing a Headstone Inscription

Following the loss of a loved one, you and your family will be tasked with making arrangements. This includes ordering a headstone and etched inscription. While this is a distressing time, choosing a memorial allows you to reflect on the memories you shared with your loved one. Headstone inscriptions can be a symbol of your […]

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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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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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Why You Should Always Visit Your Dying Friends

Death is something we will all face eventually. It’s simply unavoidable. Because of that, we all know that when the time comes, you would hope your loved ones will be present for you in your final days. Part of the reason people feel anxious about visiting a dying friend is because they don’t want to […]

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Finding Gratitude In Times of Grief

At St. Charles, our role within our community provides us a unique insight into how precious and valuable life is – and also, how very challenging it can be. As we help our neighbors honor their loved ones with custom, one-of-a-kind monuments paying tribute to their lives and legacies, we see firsthand the overwhelming love […]

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Columbarium: All That You Need to Know

Losing someone you love means that planning may be the last thing on your mind. When it comes down to it though, there are many choices to be made at the end of life. You shouldn’t have to do it alone. That’s why at St. Charles Monuments we’re here to help you navigate every step […]

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Questions to Ask Yourself to Heal From Grief

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 […]

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A Definitive List of Memorial Necessities

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 […]

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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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