Understanding the Memorial Design Process

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A Transparent, Guided Design Experience

At Columbus Memorials, we believe in transparency, communication and accessibility, which is why we make the tombstone design and installation process as straightforward as possible. From your initial consultation until your memorial is fully installed, we guide you through every step and take care of all the heavy lifting to ease your burden through this challenging time.

Our Headstone Design Process in Central Ohio

We understand that creating a memorial and choosing the right design is a weighty decision, and with more than 40 years of experience, we consider it an honor to support Central Ohio families through each step of the monument design. Our three-phase process helps you know exactly what to expect when you choose us to create your memorial architecture.

Consultation
Design and Approval
Creation and Installation

Consultation

Our first step in the design process is a consultation. During this initial meeting, we invite you to tell us all about the person the memorial is for. While this is likely someone who has passed away, we also work with living individuals interested in planning their final resting place and groups looking to establish public memorials. You’ll speak directly with our design team regarding materials, inscriptions and requested features so they have all the information they need to create a custom monument.

Note that this consultation is in no way a confirmation that you must use our services. Even if we simply help you learn more about the headstone design process, our Central Ohio team will consider it a job well done.

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Design and Approval

Following your consultation, the design team will use your notes to develop some sample drawings of your memorial. They may present you with a few ideas to choose from or adjust to your preference. We are passionate about helping our clients get the bespoke creation their loved one deserves – no matter how many drafts it takes, you can feel confident that we are committed to your vision.

During this phase, we will also be working behind the scenes with your funeral home, cemetery and local authorities to secure the necessary permits and ensure everything is prepared for the next steps.

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Creation and Installation

Once we receive your final approval on the design, we bring it to life. Our local skilled craftsmen work with the highest quality of materials and take their time to perfect every detail so that the result is everything you want it to be. We also take care of the entire installation process so that once you approve the design, all you have to think about is seeing the outcome.

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Schedule Custom Memorial Creation in Central Ohio

As a local family-owned business, Columbus Memorials takes care of our community. We truly want to develop the custom memorial creation you want within your budget, and we will work with you to make sure it happens.

Whatever design you decide on for yourself or your loved one is the right choice, and Columbus Memorials will treat each decision with the weight it deserves. Contact us online or at 866-451-7052 to request your consultation. We will explore our full range of monuments until you find the ones that speak to you.

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