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Why Do We Use 23K Gold Leaf Lettering?

Table of Contents What is 23k Gold Leaf for Headstones Why Do We Use 23k Gold Leaf for Headstone Inscriptions? Can You Enhance an Existing Headstone with Gold Leaf? At St. Charles Monuments, our primary goal is to help ease the pain of loss by offering compassionate guidance and exceptional service. We understand that losing […]

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Cemetery Monuments for Police Officers and Firefighters

Selecting a headstone that honors your loved one is a meaningful and permanent way to commemorate them. This is especially true when the individual served the community in the police or fire department. Police officers and firefighters selflessly protect those around them, even when the risk is high. For this reason, many families choose to […]

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Mourning Rituals: Helping You Heal From Loss

For generations, humanity has sought ways to cope with the profound pain of losing someone we love. The loss of a loved one is one of the most emotionally challenging experiences we can face. At St. Charles Monuments, we help Long Islanders heal by crafting custom monuments and memorial benches that serve as lasting tributes […]

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How to Use Facebook to Memorialize a Loved One

Nowadays, most of us turn to social media throughout life’s high and low points. Therefore, it’s natural that when dealing with loss, we often turn to social media to help us cope. Social media platforms like Facebook provide us with online communities to support us when we’re grieving. However, did you know that not unlike […]

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In Brief: About St. Charles Monuments

St. Charles Monument’s commitment to the Long Island community we love is unparalleled, and here’s why. Let’s face it… when someone we love passes, we become full of grief, sorrow, and even anger. The stress coupled with grieving can certainly take it’s toll. We at St. Charles Monuments are here to let you know you […]

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St. Charles Monuments Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and this makes it a time of support, conversation, and action. Among women, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed disease. At St. Charles Monuments, we take our role as a fixture in the Long Island community seriously. Our team is committed to reminding the community about the importance […]

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The Unveiling Ceremony

Here at St. Charles, we provide the very best service for all of our clients’ needs. Whether you need a monument or new lettering added to a headstone, we are passionate about providing quality service during difficult times. Once a custom memorial is commissioned and your family has sat Shiva, many choose to hold an […]

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Grieving and Support Systems After a Loss

Regardless of the timing, circumstances, or relationship with the individual, suffering a loss can be painful. When tasked with making funeral arrangements and purchasing a headstone, focusing on coping with these feelings can be difficult. At St. Charles Monuments, our team is always available to help you throughout each step of the process. We make […]

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St. Charles Cemetery Opens Section 88

At St. Charles Monuments, we are dedicated to helping families create a suitable resting place for their loved ones with custom, lasting headstones. Over the years, we have provided countless headstones for families burying loved ones in St. Charles Cemetery in Farmingdale. Located next to our showroom, St. Charles Cemetery is owned and managed by […]

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St. Charles Cemetery Opens Section 44

At St. Charles Monuments, we consider it a privilege to help families commemorate their loved ones with lasting monuments. One of the cemeteries that we serve is St. Charles Cemetery, which is directly adjacent to our store and showroom. St. Charles Cemetery is managed by the Diocese of Brooklyn, and has provided a serene, tranquil […]

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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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