TYPES OF MEMORIALS
Traditional hand-crafted memorials can be purchased in many different sizes, shapes, and colors of granite. These memorials are engraved using a sandblast machine. Photographs or bronze plaques can be added.
Companion Memorials
Single Memorials
Laser Etched Memorials
With endless possibilities, laser etchings allow you to create your own images and inscriptions for enduring beauty. You may use one of our standard designs or a photograph of your choice to preserve the memory of your loved one on your family memorial. With this machine our work is only limited by our imagination!
Pet Memorials
West KY Memorials offers a variety of quality memorials for your faithful companions. We can personalize a meaningful memorial for your pet to go in your backyard or garden. We can also laser etch a portrait of your pet on a granite or marble tile. We take pride in every memorial we create no matter what size or who it is for.
Memorial Benches
You may want to consider placing a memorial bench on or near the burial site. Our benches are available in many different styles and colors of granite. Benches can also be engraved with scenes and wording of your choice, making them a very personal tribute.
Bronze Grave Markers
Bronze grave markers are an elegant alternative to traditional granites. It is one of strongest alloys on Earth, ensuring a beautiful monument that will endure the test of time. Our bronze grave markers can be personalized with different border styles as well as epitaphs and emblems. Together, we can design the perfect tribute for your loved-one. We also sell granite bases to attach bronze V.A. plaques to and place them in the cemetery on a concrete foundation.
Flat & Beveled Markers
Crypts & Mausoleums
A crypt or mausoleum can be an ideal way to preserve the memory of an individual or an entire family. Crypt designs are available in a variety of configurations and a walk-in mausoleum can be custom designed for two to eight niches.
STYLES OF MONUMENTS
-Upright monuments come in a wide variety of styles, shapes and sizes, providing a full range of creative and personalized works of art. Granite headstones are the most common in cemeteries. These memorials stand upright. The top piece is much larger and is called a die. The bottom piece is known as a base.
-Slant and bevel markers are midway in height between flat markers and upright monuments. They come in single or double in size and can be personalized with symbols or inscriptions.
-Granite grave markers lay flat, flush against the grass and can be personalized, but the design is naturally restricted by the smaller area.These are quite common in most cemeteries to give them a park-like ambiance.
-Accessories - West KY Memorials offers a wide selection of vases, benches, memorial photos and photo items. We are pleased to help you plan the finishing touches for your memorial tribute.
-Slant and bevel markers are midway in height between flat markers and upright monuments. They come in single or double in size and can be personalized with symbols or inscriptions.
-Granite grave markers lay flat, flush against the grass and can be personalized, but the design is naturally restricted by the smaller area.These are quite common in most cemeteries to give them a park-like ambiance.
-Accessories - West KY Memorials offers a wide selection of vases, benches, memorial photos and photo items. We are pleased to help you plan the finishing touches for your memorial tribute.