Monument Services

Monument Engraving

Every detail of your story deserves to last for generations. Let our expert memorial designers with over 65 years of stone carving experience preserve your story today.

At Riley-Gardner Memorial we carry the highest quality granite and marble in the industry. All of the monuments that we carry have proven to withstand the outdoor elements and therefore meet our one-of-a-kind guarantee.

Laser Design

Riley-Gardner Memorial has been producing our own laser designed monuments since 2004. Before a lasered monument is created, an image must be input or designed in our computer program. This is a very tedious and time intensive process; however, once our artists have created an image, we can duplicate it as many times as needed. The most common color used for laser etching is Premium Black. Premium Black produces the cleanest laser photos and designs one can find. Other colors, such as Catseye Red and Dark Cloud, have proven to work well with laser; those colors show laser artwork very nicely but are not recommended for laser photos. Laser monuments are becoming more and more common in cemeteries. One question often asked is, “How long will the laser design last?” Laser, like sandblast, puts a break in the polish and exposes the raw stone beneath. The laser heats the stone and removes the polish where sandblast cuts into the stone therefore removing the polish. Unless the monument loses its polish or is re-polished the laser design will last for many years to come.

F.A.Q.

Where are you located?

Riley-Gardner Memorial has thirteen outlet locations and is honored to be represented by one hundred and fifty funeral homes throughout Texas and Oklahoma. Please go to our Locations and Authorized Representative pages to find an expert that can help you design the perfect memorial for your family.

How much does it cost to install a monument?

One of the benefits of buying a monument from Riley-Gardner Memorial is installation. All installation of new monuments is included in our pricing and our foundation work is guaranteed for 10 years. Riley-Gardner Memorial has 5 total installation crews that install our families’ monuments throughout Texas and Oklahoma.

Item How long will it take you to produce and install our monument?

Ninety percent of the monuments we sell are kept in stock in our large warehouse and will take 60-90 days from approval, to production, to installation. Some custom monuments, in standard non-premium colors which are not in stock, could take up to 90 – 120 days. Custom sculptured monuments as well as custom premium colors will take 6 – 9 months from order to installation.

What if my monument is damaged in transit or while being installed?

Riley-Gardner Memorial is responsible for your monument from first contact to up to ten years from the time of purchase. Riley-Gardner Memorial prides itself in taking care of our families and customers.

What makes your company different from others?

Riley-Gardner Memorial is a fourth generation, family owned, and operated business. Many of our expert craftsman are family members of craftsman from past generations. Family heritage and values have been close to our heart for many years as we strive to take care of our families with care and dignity throughout the memorialization process.

How long should we wait for the grave to settle after the time of death to purchase our monument?

This is not normally a problem. Our standard order takes between sixty to ninety days to complete from approval to installation. This normally will allow enough time. If the monument becomes unleveled at any time within ten years we will come out and re-level it at no charge.

Do families normally memorialize when the loved one has been cremated?

We have sold many cremation monuments to families over the past few years. Our belief is that it is important to memorialize a loved one, as it offers a location for family and friends to go and honor the deceased. Memorialization has been shown to help families with closure when there is a loss of a loved one. Memorialization also allows future generations the opportunity to find information about their ancestors.

My family has a certain design on their monuments that has been duplicated over the years. Can you duplicate our design?

Yes we can. Our artist are very skilled in monument duplication and have the tools and experience to duplicate your design. Once the design has been duplicated we will be able to replicate the design for years to come.

What is the best material to memorialize with?

Granite is the hardest most durable product used for memorials. Granite does not deteriorate with time. Other materials such as marble can be used for memorials but is softer and can pick up stain and wear faster than granite.

What People Say About Us

Client Testimonials

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   Dorothy Wooley 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It  was so easy to pick and finalize the headstone  for family member. Very quick delivery and set up.
  
 
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   Laurie Stewart 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. For some reason my Mama’s headstone wasn’t ordered by the funeral home. I called and talked to Kimberly at Riley-Gardner Memorial Services and she put a rush on it and it was done before we knew it. It turned out beautifully! Love it ❤️. Thank you so much for everything! They are so professional and courteous. I am so appreciative because you did what you said you would. Thanks again!
  
 
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   Dave Richardson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was a pleasure to work with Charles and Debbie at Brenham Monument Co.  It’s always difficult when you lose a loved one but BMC made our meeting easy.  They were patient, kind, had good ideas and I just felt comfortable sharing my thoughts.  As I waited for the headstone, I had lots of second guesses just seeing it laid out on paper.  I have to say,  the headstone came out beautiful!!   The suggestion of a riser made the monument look grand and I am so glad we had it polished.   I think my parents would like the simplicity and the beauty of the granite.  Thank you to BMC for making our experience memorable!
  
 
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   Vinyard Funeral Home 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've had the privilege of working with Riley Gardner Memorial to provide quality headstones and monuments for the families in our community, and I couldn't be more impressed with their professionalism and care. Their craftsmanship is exceptional-- each memorial is beautifully designed and built to honor loved ones with dignity and lasting quality.

The team is responsive, knowledgeable, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure every detail is perfect.

I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a company that truly combines compassion, quality, and integrity in their work.

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   Sara Sowa 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very nice to work with during a stressful time.  Everyone was helpful with letting me know what was needed and with design of the tombstones.
  
 
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   Mary Heydon 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My father was a WWII vet who had never been awarded a memorial. Holliday Cemetery put me in touch with Richard Boyanton who instructed me on the forms necessary and the steps to take. I filled out the forms and sent them to Riley-Gardner who completed their portion of the forms promptly and submitted the completed forms to the VA.  After processing, the VA sent the memorial stone to Riley-Gardner who installed it promptly on my father's grave.  Richard Boyanton was very compassionate and helpful and made the process easy for me. I appreciate his kindness and professionalism.  Riley-Gardner had installed my parents' joint headstone in 1989 when my father died, then they etched my mother's date of death on the stone in 2006. They have provided excellent service whenever we called on them.
  
 
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   Charlie B 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A BIG shoutout to Riley Gardner Memorial for the beautiful headstone they made for us…It arrived sooner than we expected and their service was A+…I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a memorial; fast , friendly service at a very reasonable cost .. Hannah went above and beyond to help us with the finished product  and to answer our many questions… We couldn’t be more happier with their service !
  
 
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   Mikii Audish 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The staff was very friendly and easy to work with.  The work requested was quickly completed and very good.  Communication was excellent!
  
 
  
  
 
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