 A Memorial
is created because someone lived. It becomes a symbolic expression of love and remembrance of the person.
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 The
price
of a granite or marble cemetery memorial is
determined by
the
type and quality (Grade)
of it. The next factors determining price are the
size and number of finished surfaces
and the type of finish used on the surfaces. Obviously, a
polished surface is going to cost more than a plain sawed surface. Other factors are
freight, special cuts, the amount of lettering and carving,
delivery, installation, etc. |
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| Quality of Granite is expressed in grades much like lumber. You have different kinds of granite just like you have different kinds of trees that produce lumber. Each kind of tree or granite has it's own characteristics and is better for certain uses. Each kind of tree produces different grades of lumber from top grade down several steps to the lowest grade. The top grade of lumber is more uniform in grain, clarity, and texture and will produce the highest quality of finished product. The lower grades, although they can be used to make the same product, will not finish out with the quality of the top grade. This fact is also true in granite. When you purchase a K-J Gems or Heirloom memorial from Hagarty Monuments, you are assured of the top grade. | ||
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 Kallin-Johnson was one of the early monument industry pioneers in the use of computers. We were one of the
first to use computers
in our office and probably tenth in the nation to use
computers for design
and
computers in our production
department. The result of this is that we have a lot of know how and thousands of
floral designs, fraternal, religious and professional emblems, scenes, crosses, memorial layouts, lettering styles
and many other items in our computer library. With this
extensive computer data base
of information, many of the designs that used to be custom are now standard and give you a much wider choice of specialized memorials at a
standard price.You may surf through my website to find the different types of cemetery monuments, please use the buttons on the left of the page. |
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K-J Gems
and
Heirloom
memorials from Hagarty Monuments are a fitting choice in achieving this expression.
To the left via the smaller buttons are a few of the many types and shapes of memorials we offer. Almost all are
available in standard designs and lettering
as well as
customized designs and lettering
to bring to reality those special ideas you might have. You
ask it - Our
Art Staff
can create it. All of our memorials are available in a
large selection of granite colors.
Kallin-Johnson is one of the few monument companies in the Mid-West that has a
full time Art Staff.
Our Artists can take your
special ideas
and create a memorial design that carries out the personal look you want. By working with one of our
Artists
you will see through
sketches
what the final effect will be long before the granite memorial is carved. You will be pleasantly surprised that this use of our artists
talents
and
skills
is very
affordable in cost
and your
satisfaction
will be enhanced immeasurably. For more information on custom design, sculpturing, hand etching, photo and laser carvings, and many other concepts, go to the