Questions to Consider when Choosing a Grave Marker in Victoria and Throughout BC
When it comes to purchasing a grave marker, there are many things to think about before you make your final decision in terms of design, material, size and finishes. Here are a few of the most common key questions you need to take into consideration.
1. Which cemetery will the marker be going into?
2. Is the grave a burial or cremation plot?
3. Is the grave marker going on a single plot or double plot?
4. Is the marker for one person or two people?
5. Should the marker be granite or bronze?
Our Options
Our services are available in Victoria, Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, and throughout British Columbia. Have a look at what we can do:
Single Designs
Single marker designs are created to honour one individual and are available in a variety of shapes, layouts, and granite colours.
These designs allow space for a name, dates, and personalized elements such as symbols or inscriptions. Our team helps you choose a style that fits both your vision and the cemetery’s requirements.
Double Designs
Double markers are designed to memorialize two people together, whether for a shared plot or future planning.
These layouts offer balanced space for both names, dates, and coordinated design elements, ensuring a unified, meaningful tribute. We’ll guide you through selecting a size, style, and material that suits your needs.
Lettering Styles
The lettering style you choose plays an important role in the overall look of the marker. We offer a range of fonts and engraving options, from traditional serif lettering to modern scripts, to complement any design. Our team ensures readability, proper spacing, and a style that reflects the tone you want for your memorial.
There are many more lettering styles available, and we have international fonts, including: Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Korean, Greek, Hebrew, Cyrillic, Farsi/Arabic.
The experienced staff at Mortimer's Monumental Works Ltd is here to assist you with answers to these questions and more. Contact us today; we’re here to help.
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