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Cemetery Memorials since 1931

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10/23/2026

Where does my memorial come from? PART 3

The blocks of stone arrive at a production facility to be cut and polished. Here they are cut with a HUGE, wet diamond saw to the correct thickness.

FUN FACT=The HUGE blade can only cut ¾" deep with each pass through the granite, so it takes hours to cut all the way through!

Back to the question...How many people handle my memorial?

8 people from the quarry to the production facility PLUS

2 people unloaded the block,
2 people measure, situate and set up for initial cutting

Total = 12 people have helped make your memorial, AND it is not done yet! How many people do you think will contribute to making your memorial a reality?

Where does my memorial come from? PART 2In a granite quarry, they manually drill and hammer the stone to make the granit...
10/15/2026

Where does my memorial come from? PART 2

In a granite quarry, they manually drill and hammer the stone to make the granite split into slabs small enough to remove. Ready to be lifted out, the slab still weighs hundreds (or thousands) of pounds.

From the bottom of the quarry, the granite is lifted out by a large 🏗, and loaded onto a 🚚, where it heads to a production plant.

So far...
5 people manually worked on your stone to free it from the solid stone of the quarry,
1 crane operator lifted it out of the quarry,
1 crane director (assisted in making sure the stone actually got safely out of the quarry and securely onto the truck), AND
1 truck driver took it from the quarry to the production facility...

That means AT LEAST 8 people have handled your stone so far...
..AND this is just the beginning!

How many people, in total, do you think will handle your memorial by the time it is installed at the cemetery?

Stay tuned to find out!!

Guesstimates courtesy of Jennifer Hendrickson

10/12/2026

Where does my memorial come from? PART 1

This week, I am in Elberton, GA, the granite capitol, learning all there is to know about granite. Or maybe just getting some extra training🙃...

How many people do you think it takes to get a memorial from the ground to it's final home in the cemetery?

My estimate, coming soon....stay tuned!

Every once in a while, something strange shows up...Emily did a project for school and made this rock to show the proces...
10/05/2026

Every once in a while, something strange shows up...

Emily did a project for school and made this rock to show the process of making a headstone without having to take a headstone to school. She did a great job and left me this gift 🎁 so I think if her.

Down to the smallest detail, we can make it happen. Hope you are having a happy day too!

I love coming into work and seeing design creations become reality. We love making something that it perfectly tailored ...
09/10/2026

I love coming into work and seeing design creations become reality. We love making something that it perfectly tailored to YOU!

Every once in a while they let us out of the office. Augie and I went on an adventure...We saw some previous projects an...
08/24/2026

Every once in a while they let us out of the office. Augie and I went on an adventure...We saw some previous projects and planning some future things...

Have you been to Lotusland, Monticito, CA ? The lotus is blooming and the stunning gardens that are worth the trip. Thank you Patricia for showing us around. I can hardly wait to go again!

Did you know we make pet memorials? They are family too! We can add a pawprint to a larger memorial for the cemetery or ...
07/16/2026

Did you know we make pet memorials? They are family too!

We can add a pawprint to a larger memorial for the cemetery or create something unique for you to keep at home.

Come see us and we will find something that feels right.

Photo credit: kid with the kitty (Emily, age 13)

Santa Barbara Monumental will be closed to celebrate 4th of July. We will reopen Tuesday, July 7th.Thank you to all thos...
07/04/2026

Santa Barbara Monumental will be closed to celebrate 4th of July. We will reopen Tuesday, July 7th.

Thank you to all those that founded our country, served in the military and especially those that continue to serve. We wouldn't be here without you!

Photo credit: Emily Hendrickson (age 12)

06/05/2026

Another beautiful day in paradise at Oak Hill Cemetery, just listen to those birds... Enjoy the shade and you will find several beautiful memorials.

The Parisi family memorial is one of my favorites. The gray and black granite compliment each other to bring out the lettering. It highlights the names and the photos on the memorial to create a stunning memorial.

Have you seen us around town? This is our work crew. Vince, John, Ryan and Augie. You might catch them filling gas in Bu...
05/18/2026

Have you seen us around town?

This is our work crew. Vince, John, Ryan and Augie. You might catch them filling gas in Buellton, grabbing supplies at the hardware store or at the cemetery engraving stone or cleaning things up.

Where ever you find them, say hello. We are always happy to see a smiling face or to answer your memorial questions.

Address

3 N Milpas Street
Santa Barbara, CA
93103

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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