Cemetery Monuments are items that many people never have to shop for. However, if you ever do need to find an appropriate memorial for a loved one, you should have some idea of what questions to ask before you purchase. Here at Quiring Monuments, we know it is a difficult task to find the just the right company to help you design just the right memorial stone. read more

Few places on Earth have the right conditions to form high-quality memorial granite, requiring specific minerals and slow cooling over thousands of years. read more

For centuries, artists and craftsmen have worked hard to transform raw slabs of various kinds of stone into beautiful memorials that use words and images to lovingly preserve the lives and legacies of those who have gone before us. read more

Some folks in my company, Quiring Monuments, Inc. in Seattle, WA had a few technical questions about granite coloring/contrasting products, so I decided to go to the source for answers. The decision to add contrast and color begs the question of "How"? How do we add beautiful and lasting color and contrast to the stone? read more

Pets give so much and ask for very little in return. Because each pet is unique and we want to reflect that in the memorials we create for them, let us introduce you to some options for creating the perfect pet memorial. read more