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Traditions For A Jewish Burial

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 […]

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3 Ways to Cope With Grief-Induced Insomnia

At St. Charles Monuments, we know firsthand how difficult it is to lose someone we love. For several decades, we’ve done more than provide Long Island with stunning, one-of-a-kind monuments and granite headstones. In addition, we aim to provide support, wisdom and guidance through the most difficult and stressful times imaginable. Therefore, we often see […]

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How to Handle Grief on Social Media

The death of a loved is an extraordinarily stressful, emotional, and difficult time. In fact, it’s difficult to imagine any scenario we must contend with that’s more challenging or wearying. Obviously, arranging services and ordering an upright monument is important. However, managing your own feelings is equally important. During such an emotional time, it’s natural […]

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End-of-Life Planning: The Basics

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. […]

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Monument Shopping Pointers

Obviously, when a loved one passes away, it’s a very difficult time. Surviving family members feel a sense of loss and a wide range of painful emotions. However, there’s also work to be done. Along with funeral arrangements and casket selection, there comes the task of selecting a headstone for your loved one’s grave. The […]

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Losing a Sibling: What You Should Know

At St. Charles Monuments, we’ve been helping our Long Island community in times of grief for over fifty years. Of course, over the years we’ve provided monuments for those experiencing losses of considerable pain and hardship. No loss is easy, and we make it our mission to try and ease the inherent distress of grief […]

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The Heartwarming Tradition of Grave Blankets

One universal tradition (regardless of culture, religion, ethnicity or nationality) is bringing gifts to a loved one’s grave. Many bring photographs, flowers, or mementos that possess a certain emotional resonance. One of the unique traditions that many find especially comforting is placing a grave blanket on the burial site. This is an enduring custom that […]

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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 incredible difficulty, grief and stress, we maintain a firm commitment towards providing guidance, support and compassion that make your burden a little easier to carry. Of course, losing a loved one is the most painful and disorienting time in a […]

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Why is a Double-Process Monument Better Than a Single-Process Monument?

A monument that reflects the achievements, passions and legacy of your loved one is the best way to commemorate their life. At St. Charles, we work our hardest to make this planning and purchasing process effortless during your difficult time. Guiding our community through a painful period with sensitivity, grace and compassion remains our highest […]

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Why Do We Use 23K Gold Leaf Lettering?

At St. Charles Monuments, our primary goal is always to help alleviate the pain of loss with incomparable guidance and exceptional service. Losing a loved one is one of the most disorienting times in anyone’s life. Therefore, we strive to help our Long Island community with extraordinary monuments that help to make this time a […]

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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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