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 […]
Table of Contents What are the Last Rites? Happens After a Catholic Person Passes Away? What does a traditional Catholic funeral include? What are the customs at a Catholic burial? Is cremation accepted in the Catholic Church? What Should You Wear to a Catholic Funeral? How Long is the Mourning Period in Catholicism? Can Non-Catholics […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
For decades, St. Charles Monuments has worked closely with St. Charles Resurrection Cemetery in Farmingdale, NY. St. Charles Resurrection Cemetery has existed for many years. The history of how the land became the cemetery it is today dates back to the late 1800’s. The Origin of the Cemetery In the early 1900’s, Bishop Charles McDonnell started […]
The internet has obviously changed the world. We can access basically anything by the press of our finger; our favorite music, profiles of our closest friends, photographs, and home videos. Gravestone barcodes have become popular over the last several years, providing a modern way to remember those we’ve lost. On a traditional memorial monument is […]
At St. Charles Monuments, we create beautiful headstones and monuments for families and communities. We are Long Island’s first class choice when it comes to a custom memorial company. In history, however, people have not always marked their loved one’s graves with headstones and memorials at all. The history of grave markers is rich and […]
“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.””
