Plan Ahead with Confidence
Pre-planning a memorial gives you time to make thoughtful decisions about the granite, design, inscription, and cemetery placement without the pressure of an immediate need.
Your choices are clearly documented, helping ensure the memorial reflects your wishes while reducing difficult decisions for your family later.
What Is Memorial Pre-Planning?
Memorial pre-planning means selecting and approving a monument before it is needed. You can choose the granite, memorial style, artwork, lettering, and inscription while also documenting cemetery requirements and future lettering needs.
Depending on your preference, the memorial may be produced and installed now or planned for production at a later time.
What We Help You Plan.
- Memorial style and granite color
- Custom artwork and design layout
- Names, inscriptions, and future dates
- Cemetery lot requirements and approvals
- Production and installation timing
- Payment or layaway options
- Secure documentation for your family
Benefits of Planning Ahead
1. Removes Family Burden
Your family won’t have to make rushed decisions during a difficult time.
2. Locks in Today’s Pricing
Avoid future cost increases on materials and labor.
3. Ensures Accuracy
Names, dates, and design preferences are documented exactly how you want them.
4. Gives You Full Control
You choose the style, message, and legacy without pressure.
Memorial Pre-Planning Options
Design and Install Now
Complete the design, production, and cemetery installation now so the memorial is already in place.
Plan Now, Produce Later
Choose and document the memorial design now, with production and installation scheduled for a later time.
Companion Planning
Plan a coordinated memorial for two people, including shared design elements and space for future lettering.
How Memorial Pre-Planning Works
Who Should Consider Pre-Planning?
Individuals planning ahead
Couples wanting a unified memorial
Families managing estate planning
Anyone wanting to reduce stress for loved ones
Memorial Pre-Planning Questions
Start Planning Your Memorial
Pre-planning begins with a conversation. There is no need to have every detail decided. Visit our Clay Center, Holton, or Marysville location, or call 800-369-6449 to discuss memorial options, cemetery requirements, and payment or layaway choices.