How to Use the Monument Builder
This quick guide shows customers how to choose a memorial, add wording, upload images, select background art, save their progress, and move forward to the next step.
Builder Screen Overview
The left side contains the design tools. The right side shows the memorial preview where text, images, and layout changes appear.
What Customers Can Do
Choose a memorial
Select the monument, urn, or memorial style they want to personalize.
Select granite
Pick the stone color that best fits the look they want.
Add wording and artwork
Type in names, dates, headers, verses, and add photos or artwork.
Save and continue
Save the design to the browser, review it, and move to the next step.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Pick the memorial type
Start by choosing whether the memorial is for one person or two people. Then choose the monument or urn style you want to customize.
Choose the granite color
Select a granite color from the available swatches. This changes the look of the memorial in the preview area.
Add text to the memorial
Use the font selector and font size slider to choose the look of the wording. Type your text into the text box, then click Add text. If you click an existing text item first, you can edit it and click Update selected.
Add emblems and images
Choose a preset emblem or upload a custom image. For portrait areas, click one of the Add Image boxes on the stone first, then upload the image and place it into that selected slot.
Choose a background art scene
Select one of the saved background art options or upload a custom background image. This fills the face of the monument behind the text and image areas.
Use the preview tools
In the preview area, you can select items and use the controls to bring an item forward, send it backward, or delete it. This helps clean up the final layout.
Save your design
Click Save draft to this browser if you want to come back later on the same device. You can also load a saved draft or clear it if you want to start over.
Continue to the next step
When the design looks right, click Continue to Your Info. From there, fill in the cemetery and customer details, review the design, and continue when ready.
Simple Customer Reminder
A saved draft is stored in the current browser on the current device. If someone switches computers or clears browser data, that draft may no longer be available.
Best Results for Photos
- Use clear, high-quality images.
- Use cropped portraits when possible.
- Avoid blurry or very dark uploads.
- Use simple backgrounds for cleaner engraving proofs.
Best Results for Text
- Keep names and dates easy to read.
- Use header style for family names or memorial titles.
- Check spacing before moving forward.
- Keep longer sayings shorter on smaller memorials.