I Asked 5 Monument Companies For A Quote. The Prices Made No Sense.Only One Was Worth The Money.
Here's what most families don't know about buying a headstone. And what to look for before you spend thousands.
When my father passed, I assumed buying a headstone would be straightforward. It wasn't. The funeral home quoted me over $3,000 for a basic flat marker with no photo. A local monument company wanted $2,500 and said the engraving would take 12 weeks. Another offered a cheaper price but used thin, low-grade granite that chips and fades within years. Most families don't know that headstone pricing is wildly inconsistent, that not all granite is the same quality, and that many companies charge hundreds extra for photo engraving. I found a company that uses only premium tight-grain granite, includes photo engraving for free, backs every stone with a 500-year guarantee, and delivers it to your door with free shipping. All for $897.
100+ years of craftsmanship. Here's why families across America trust Legacy Headstones.
1.The Photo Engraving Was Free. Everywhere Else Wanted $300 Extra.
Most monument companies charge $200 to $500 just to add a portrait to the stone. Legacy Headstones includes it at no extra cost. Upload your favourite photo and their team laser-engraves a detailed, lifelike portrait directly into the granite. No extra fees. No grainy, low-resolution results. Just a clear, lasting image of the person you love.
The portrait stays as crisp decades from now as it does on the day it's placed. That's what premium engraving on tight-grain granite does.
2.Not All Granite Is The Same. This Is The Kind That Lasts Centuries.
Cheap headstones use porous, low-grade granite that cracks, chips, and fades within years. Legacy Headstones uses only premium tight-grain granite, sourced specifically for its smooth finish, density, and ability to hold detailed engraving for generations. This is the same grade of stone used in government monuments and national memorials.
The difference between cheap granite and tight-grain granite is the difference between a memorial that weathers and one that endures.
3.Their 2-Step Engraving Process Is Why The Letters Stay Sharp Forever
Most companies use a single engraving method. Legacy uses two. Deep sandblasting cuts the text and design into the stone, then precision laser detailing adds the fine lines, portraits, and finishing touches. The result is engraving that's crisply defined, resistant to weathering, and remains legible for centuries, not just decades.
Every name, every date, every detail is engraved to last. Not printed, not etched on the surface. Cut deep into the stone itself.
4.A 500-Year Guarantee. Not 5. Not 50. Five Hundred.
Most headstone companies offer a vague "lifetime" warranty or nothing at all. Legacy Headstones guarantees every memorial against natural deterioration, cracking, and discoloration for 500 years. That's not marketing. That's confidence in the materials and craftsmanship behind every single stone they produce.
Your family's memorial shouldn't have an expiry date. This guarantee means it won't.
5.Made In America. Carved In America. By Families Who Understand.
Some companies import pre-carved stones from overseas and call it custom work. Every Legacy Headstone is engraved and carved in the United States by a team with over 100 years of combined experience. When you call their specialist line, you speak to a real person who understands what you're going through.
Headstone Specialists available at (800) 611-1340. Not a call centre. Real people who guide you through every step.
6.Free Shipping To Your Door. No Hidden Fees.
Some companies charge $200 or more just for delivery. Legacy Headstones includes free shipping to all lower 48 states. Every memorial is safely crated in wooden and cardboard packaging, shipped through common carriers, and a delivery representative calls ahead to ensure it arrives on time and safely.
No surprise fees at checkout. The price you see is the price you pay. Shipping, engraving, and photo portrait all included.
7.You Design It. Their Team Brings It To Life.
You're not just picking from a template. Legacy's professional graphic design team works with you to create a fully custom memorial with portraits, graphics, text, and layouts that honour your loved one exactly the way you want. Upload photos, share your ideas, and they'll send you a proof to approve before anything is carved.
Every design is reviewed and approved by you before production begins. No surprises. No settling for something that doesn't feel right.
8.Trusted On Trustpilot By Families Across America
Choosing a headstone online feels like a leap of faith. That's why trust matters more here than almost anywhere else. Legacy Headstones is verified on Trustpilot with reviews from real families who share their experience with the quality, communication, and care they received during one of the hardest times of their lives.
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9.The Funeral Home Quoted Me Three Times This Price. For Less Quality.
Funeral homes often mark up headstones by 200% to 300% because families don't know they have other options. You are legally entitled to purchase a headstone from any provider you choose. Legacy Headstones gives you the same premium quality at a fraction of the funeral home price. No pressure. No upselling. Just honest pricing for a dignified memorial.
You don't have to buy from the funeral home. That's not a loophole. It's your right. And it could save you thousands.
10.$897 for a Memorial That Lasts 500 Years. That's Less Than Most Companies Charge For One That Won't.
Premium black granite. Free photo engraving. Free professional design. Free shipping. A 500-year guarantee. All for $897, down from $1,299. That's $402 saved on a memorial that exceeds industry standards in every way. Your loved one deserves something that endures. This does.
Speak to a Headstone Specialist at (800) 611-1340. They'll walk you through every step with patience and care.
