Crafting Timeless Memorials with Laser and Hand Etching

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Enhanced Etching

Enhanced Etching is a combined process of laser and hand etching that we have developed to ensure the absolute best detail and visibility for portrait etchings. Our supplier's hand etchers are top-of-the-line artists who create custom portraits and scenes. We have a library of high-quality designs. Each design has been selected for the absolute best imagery when etched on granite. You can also choose from photos of your own that have special meaning to you and your loved ones. Here you will see some of the custom memorials we have produced.

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It's Simply a Matter of Caring

When you work with Century Monument, you'll receive customized gravestones and monuments that memorialize the important people in your life. We use quality materials to craft a headstone that allows your loved one's memory to live on eternally. Our professional memorialists are highly experienced and skilled in designing a headstone that meets your every need. We would be honored to assist you during the memorial process and would be more than happy to give you a free consultation today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about our services? We're here to help.

  • Why is Century Monument so popular?

    Century Monument has been serving the Rensselaer area for over 30 years. We take great pride in providing our customers with exceptional monuments and headstones. We only use high-grade materials to craft our monuments, so you can rest assured you'll receive the best and most qualified memorial service. With professional care and consideration, our staff is here to design personalized monuments to fit your family's needs. 


    Contact us today if you want to give your loved one a custom-crafted monument in honor of their memory. 

  • What services do you offer?

    At Century Monument, we provide our clients with high-quality family memorials, monuments, and headstones. We make it our mission to honor the legacy of your loved ones with compassion, care, and courtesy. From engraved lettering to routine maintenance, we take care of the memorials we provide. Please feel free to contact us for a free consultation today. 

  • What is the best way to get in touch?

    There are several ways to contact us at Century Monument. You can call us at (518) 462-9444. You can email us at centurymonument34@aol.com. You can also message us by filling out one of our contact forms. Whatever way you choose, someone will be in touch with you as soon as possible. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. 

  • What is the purchasing process?

    There is a process and things you should know before you purchase a memorial.

    1. How many graves are there in the lot? Most cemeteries have size restrictions that pertain to the number of graves there are. 2 grave lots, 4 grave lots, and so on. If there is already an upright monument, chances are you can only purchase a flat marker. Knowing this will ease the process for you.
    2. Once we determine the size, the next step is the color. We have a color chart here for you to see. Prices vary with regard to the color you choose.
    3. The design. There are basic shapes, and we have design books here that you can go through that range from Catholic designs with crosses and flowers to plain designs with borders only or just flowers. If you have a plan in mind, we can also do that.
    4. The sketch. Once you decide on your memorial, we will have a sketch done with everything you have chosen, along with names and dates, for you to see and approve. If there are changes needed or if you want a different design, feel free to do so. We will not rush you or push you into something you are not comfortable with. This is your memorial, and it should be done properly, the way you want.
    5. Once approved, the details are sent into production. Your monument will be handled by what I believe are the best craftsmen and women in the industry. When finished, it is shipped to us and set on your family lot for you to visit for many years to come.

  • What is your warranty policy?

    Heirloom® Memorials

    Heirloom® Memorials are simply the best, period. These granites have weathered the test of time and have proven to be the very finest quality for cemetery memorial use. They offer the highest luster quality for polishing, the most uniform grain in texturing, and the finest color contrast for carving and lettering. All of this is backed by the Heirloom® Full Perpetual Warranty Program, which not only guarantees the granite but also assures you of the finest craftsmanship on all surfaces. Look for the Heirloom® Seal to be engraved on every Heirloom® memorial as your symbol of confidence and protection. 


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    Artisan® Memorials

    The Artisan® brand of memorials is also of excellent quality. The granite selected for these products will have very high luster in polishing, uniform texturing, and strong contrast for carving. These granites are second only to Heirloom, and the Artisan® Seal is your assurance that this product is backed with an Artisan® Full Perpetual Warranty Program.


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  • What type of image is best for etching?

    The quality of the image greatly determines the quality of the etching. Many images are acceptable for laser etching; some are not. If the image is not of the highest quality to laser etch, we have highly qualified artists who can and will hand etch the image. This may be necessary to achieve the highest-quality monument.


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