If you lost a loved one due to COVID-19 but were unable to purchase a headstone, now may be the right time to do so. Beginning today, April 12, 2021, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) is offering up to $9000 per victim in federal aid for burial related expenses, including headstones. Individuals can use these funds to purchase a headstone now or apply for reimbursement for expenses already paid out of pocket. Call our office for a free copy of our program overview or visit FEMA's website via the link below for more infomation.
FEMA Funeral Assistance Website
Purchasing a memorial is a unique experience. You are making decisions that will endure for generations. Very often, those decisions must represent the varied wishes and opinions of family members. At Lancaster Monument Company, our trained professionals can help guide you through the important decisions involved in creating a memorial of everlasting beauty.
Step One
Determine the requirements and regulations of your cemetery. Many cemeteries have monument size and shape requirements based on the number of graves a family owns. Some cemeteries only allow specific colors of granite, while others require bronze markers. For help finding your cemetery's requirements, refer to the cemetery information provided in our website or call us.
Step Two
Select the color of granite for the memorial. Granite color varies depending on where it was quarried. We import granite from all over the world and offer a selection of beautiful granite colors from North America. In fact, we have the largest selection of colors available. Memorial price depends, in part, on your choice of granite.
Step Three
To make a memorial design your family's personal tribute to a loved one, please consider several important questions:
1) What shape of stone do you prefer?
2) What design elements should your memorial feature?
3) Would you like to inscribe a family saying or religious verse?
Inspiration and Words of Comfort.
4) What other personal elements are important for your memorial?
The best way to answer these questions is to visit our showroom and let our designers guide you through the process. Our Freeport location has an extensive display of premier monuments. Click for directions to our location.
Depending on style and granite color, your memorial can take from six weeks to six months to be made. Popular granite colors and sizes are often already in inventory, so many memorials can be delivered in 8-12 weeks. We are one of the few monument companies in the region with our own manufacturing plant, which ensures that your memorial will be of superior quality.