Custom Designs
Created for your memorial
Designs
At Kerndt Monument Works, we understand the importance of creating custom memorials that truly honor your loved ones. From intricate etchings to personalized artwork, we ensure every detail reflects their individuality. Before we engrave the stone, we will provide a proof of the design layout for your approval. We won’t proceed until you’re completely satisfied, and we’re happy to make any adjustments to ensure the design perfectly fits your loved one. Whether you are looking for a small, intimate marker or a larger monument, our team works closely with you to craft unique designs that capture the essence and legacy of those being remembered.
Engravings
Sandblasted engraving is our primary method. This process allows us to carve the selected design or text deeply into the memorial's surface. We offer a diverse selection of stock engraving designs, including roses, flowers, crosses, religious symbols, tractors, and animals. If you don’t find a design that fits your vision, we can create a custom design based on a photo you provide. The price of the memorial includes this engraving on one side, ensuring our customers can personalize their tribute without the concern of extra charges for standard customizations.
Impact Etching
Impact etching, available exclusively on Jet Black granite, is a cutting-edge technology used in the memorial industry to create intricate, lasting designs on granite surfaces. This technique uses a diamond-tipped needle to impact the stone, producing highly detailed images with fine lines and shading for a professional, elegant finish that is durable and weather-resistant. We offer a variety of stock designs, or you can provide a photo for us to turn into an etching. The precision of impact etching also allows us to create portraits of your loved one directly on the stone. An additional charge applies to cover the complexity and extra steps involved in the process.
