Memorial Selection Process

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Making Your Selection

For most, selecting a memorial for a loved one can be a very emotional and stressful time. It is a new and unfamiliar experience, which can make selecting the right monument very difficult. The perfect dedication is never easy, but it is a very important part of your family history.

We at Yolkowski Monuments are here to provide you with all the support and time you need to make the right choices for you and your family. Our professional staff is caring and dedicated to assisting you with every aspect of this journey and we offer a non-stress and no-commitment atmosphere. We understand that a monument should be a tribute to life and a place for your family and friends to find peace.

Feel free to use our inspirations, pre-planning and check-list resources to assist you in this process and let us help you create that special memory.

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Please contact us to learn more about creating a memorial or to make an appointment to discuss your needs.

Questions to ask your cemetery staff to prepare

  • What are the cemetery regulations?
  • What type of stone can I have: an upright monument, flat or sloped marker, or a bronze marker?
  • What is the minimum and maximum size of stone I can have on my plot?
  • Can I have lettering on the back of the stone?
  • Do I need a foundation?
  • Are corner posts required? How many?
  • Are there any additional costs such as staking fees or installation charges?
  • Are footstones required or allowed?

Questions to ask yourself to clarify what you want

  • What colour/size/shape of stone do I want?
  • Do I want an etching (detailed drawing)? If so, a dark stone is required to show off etching. Almost anything can be done provided there is room, and the stone is the right colour for contrast purposes.
  • What lettering (inscription) is to go on the monument?
  • How do I want it displayed?
  • Will there be future engravings on the monument? (There needs to be enough space for anything you would like engraved later).
  • How do I want to personalize my monument to create an everlasting tribute to my loved one?
  • What size of stone best suits my needs and wants and fits within the cemetery regulations?

A monument is not an everyday purchase and we at Yolkowski Monuments understand the stress and emotions involved in this process.

We will help to make the decision making as simple as possible. Our philosophy is to make the whole process of choosing a dedication of life truly simple.

With over 30 years serving the industry our craftsmen take great pride in their craft.

After hours appointments available, including in home Saturdays and Sundays.

Please contact us to learn more about creating a memorial or to make an appointment to discuss your needs.

Kind words from our clients ...

Very pleased

Thank you for repairing the monument in the Maple Grove Cemetery for us. Very pleased with the results.

Sincerely, Mary

Thank you!

Absolutely wonderful.  Thank you!

Kathryn

I think she would be very pleased

Thank you for your email and photo confirming that my mother’s monument is installed with the wording and vases she chose. I think she would be very pleased with her choice: thank you to you and your team.

With appreciation, Joanne

Very impressed with your work

All the family has replied and are very impressed with your work. Everyone is happy with the finished product. My youngest son, in Alberta, was, I think, a little upset since his last comment was that it is depressing. I told him all is good and that it is something everyone has to consider at some point so not to worry.

Thank you, Brian

Thank you for your devotion

John & I visited St Mary’s Wilno Parish Cemetery this past May and were deeply touched by Jan’s headstone design, the exquisite engraving on his monument and on my late father Tomir’s existing monument. Thank you for your devotion to your bereaved clients. Our family and friends admire the artistic perfection on the headstones. Hoping we may be in your area one day to have the pleasure of meeting you in person.
Bo

I am so happy

This is perfect. I can’t thank you enough, all of you have done a fantastic job I am so happy this is exactly what I had hoped for … Thank you once again

Brian

Very nice, fantastic job

Very nice, fantastic job and thank the crew. Have an awesome day

Don

A job done professionally

We had contacted Yolkowski’s to update the information on our grandfathers 60 year old monument at a cemetery in Calabogie. They did an excellent job of matching the original lettering style and detail. A job done professionally and a pleasure to deal with their staff.
Michal

They were very thoughtful

The service was courteous. Timely and efficient. They were very thoughtful in helping us to plan for our families monument I would highly recommend.
Kim