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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
During the grieving process, many people search for the “correct” answer to all of their questions. What is the right inscription for my loved one’s memorial? Which headstone style should I have? What material should the headstone be? The truth is, there are no simple answers for every question in this process. The family should […]
For generations, we’ve collectively been trying to figure out how to survive painful losses. Admittedly, there’s no worse pain than the loss of a loved one. At St. Charles, we help Long Islanders heal by crafting custom monuments that are a tribute to their loved ones’ lives. Furthermore, these days there are a diverse range […]
As different cultural groups evolve, their funeral traditions evolve as well. Burying the body immediately and celebrating their life afterward is a popular custom in the Jewish faith. For Catholics, performing the last rites directly before someone dies is important. However, even within the realm of Christianity, an adjacent faith like Protestantism has different mourning traditions than […]
Did you know that prior to World War I, cremation was prohibited by the Protestant Church? In the Catholic Church, cremation only became an acceptable option in 1963. As a funeral arrangement method, cremation has recently become a much more popular option. Some prefer cremation because it’s quick, and others because it can provide a […]
Right now, times are tough for all of us. The coronavirus continues to have a profound effect on our daily lives. Most of us remain in quarantine, unsure just when we’ll resume our regular routines. In addition, we’ve felt profound losses within the past few months. Unfortunately, we’re still unable to mourn those losses as […]
“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.””
