Requesting a Quote for a Memorial Monument: A Complete Guide
Requesting a quote for a memorial monument is the first and most important step when planning to order a monument to commemorate a loved one.
A monument is more than just a building element, but a symbol of memory and respect, so it’s important to understand the cost and how to choose the best option.
What influences the price of a monument:
The cost of making a memorial monument depends on several key factors:
Material
- Granite is the hardest material, only diamond is harder.
- Gabbro is the most popular option: strong, durable, and weather-resistant.
- Marble is an aesthetic and noble material, but it requires more care.
- Polymer – A mixture of polymeric materials, mainly natural stone chips with epoxy resin
- Granite chips – A mixture of concrete and granite chips, service life up to 10 years.
- Concrete is a budget option with a shorter service life.
Each material has its own price range, and the choice of material accounts for a large part of the overall cost.
Shape and size
- Larger sizes mean more material consumption and more complex work.
- Engraving and portrait
- Adding inscriptions, artistic engraving, portraits, or symbols increases the price, but makes the monument individual and meaningful.
- Installation and delivery
- Installation at a cemetery by workshops requires additional costs: delivery, site preparation, installation on the foundation.
How to ask for a price correctly:
To obtain an accurate cost estimate for the monument, it is important to indicate the following when making your request:
- Monument type: single, double, family.
- Dimensions – height, width, thickness.
- Material – granite, marble, concrete, color.
- Engraving details: text, date, portrait, images.
- Installation – is installation required or just manufacturing.
A correct price request helps to reduce correspondence and receive an accurate offer from the manufacturer.
Example of a price request
Here’s a template you can use when making your request:
“Hello. Please send me the cost of making a memorial monument:
— Dimensions: height ___, width ___
— Material: ___, color ___
— Engraving: text/portrait
— Installation required: yes/no
— Production time: ___
Thank you.”
This request allows you to receive a fair and accurate price without asking any clarifying questions.
Average prices: approximate values
Important: Estimated prices may vary depending on region, manufacturer and materials.
- Budget monument (concrete) – below average cost
- Standard size granite monument – optimal price/quality ratio
- A monument with a portrait and carvings is above average in price.
- Individual design – upon agreement
To get an exact price, request a commercial offer from the craftsmen or manufacturing companies.
How to choose a monument manufacturer
When choosing a company, pay attention to:
- real examples of work
- customer reviews
- the presence of a contract and guarantee
- production time
- installation options
A good monument maker always responds to inquiries in detail, providing price estimates and deadlines.
Conclusion
A request for a price quote for a memorial monument is not just a figure, but a basis for making a decision. Clarifying all the details helps you choose the best option in terms of budget and quality.
If you have a drawing, a photo of an example, or precise parameters, please send them along with your request, and you will receive the most competitive and accurate commercial offer.