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A Simple Guide to Popular Headstone Symbols

If you visit a cemetery, you will notice a lot of symbols engraved onto many headstones. You may think that these symbols are chosen for headstones at random, but that’s far from true. Each symbol that is etched onto a gravestone has a very specific meaning. Usually the symbol has some sort of significance to […]

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4 Things to Consider When Purchasing a Headstone

St. Charles Monuments, Long Island’s leading headstone company has over 50 years experience in the industry. Our Long Island roots run deep, providing exceptional monument and memorial services is always first on our priorities. We understand this is can be a difficult time for you and we’re here to help you each step of the […]

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St. Charles Cemetery Opens Section 88

At St. Charles Monuments, we are dedicated to helping families create a suitable resting place for their loved ones with custom, lasting headstones. Over the years, we have provided countless headstones for families burying loved ones in St. Charles Cemetery in Farmingdale. Located next to our showroom, St. Charles Cemetery is owned and managed by […]

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St. Charles Monuments Reflects on 9/11

17 years ago today, our nation suffered a tragedy that continues to impact our lives. The Al-Qaeda attack on the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. and Shanksville, Pennsylvania was unprecedented, and devastated our nation. This tragic event in our nation’s history caused the deaths of thousands of Americans, […]

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6 Traditions of Eastern Orthodox Funerals

While each sect of Christianity has the same underlying belief system, the traditions can vary quite a lot. For example, Catholic funeral services are conducted by a priest, with minimal interaction from those in attendance. Protestant funeral services, on the other hand, incorporate eulogies during the funeral service before laying the body to rest alongside […]

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4 Important Factors When Choosing a Cemetery

After a loved one passes away, making funeral preparations can be quite stressful. There are a lot of decisions that one must make, which can be especially difficult if they have never done this before. Purchasing a fitting headstone, arranging wake and funeral services, and choosing a cemetery can be somewhat overwhelming. In this post, […]

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Monument Cleaning Tips: Part Two

This blog post is intended to supplement a previous post about Cemetery Monument Cleaning Tips. After installation, your loved one’s monument will be a striking testament to the incredible, experience-filled life they lived. With a sandblasted surface, detailed lettering and a poignant epitaph, your loved one’s monument will help you to appreciate and remember every […]

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Sandblasting Monuments: How Does it Work?

At St. Charles Monuments, we believe a beautiful memorial can go a long way in reminding friends and family about the beauty of life. With each headstone, we do our best to create something that will speak to the power of their contributions throughout life. Although selecting a monument for a loved one can be […]

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Epitaphs & Meaningful Tombstone Quotes

When making funeral arrangements, selecting an epitaph can be a difficult and emotional process. Selecting a fitting inscription for a personalized monument is as important as choosing the right headstone for your loved one. At St. Charles Monuments, we understand that an epitaph should positively encapsulate one’s life. Inscriptions of various lengths can be included […]

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St. Charles Resurrection Cemetery: A Brief History

For decades, St. Charles Monuments has worked closely with St. Charles Resurrection Cemetery in Farmingdale, NY.  St. Charles Resurrection Cemetery has existed for many years. The history of how the land became the cemetery it is today dates back to the late 1800’s. The Origin of the Cemetery In the early 1900’s, Bishop Charles McDonnell started […]

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TESTIMONIALS

What people say about us

“Thank you Marcus. We drove by the monument yesterday afternoon. My husband and I were very pleased. Thank you for giving us a gift of comfort and peace.”

Mary Amber

“Thank you so much. It has been a comforting and pleasant experience working with St. Charles Monuments. The memorial set looks great.””

Pam Carter

“The headstone is beautiful. They did a fantastic job. Again my family and I thank you for all your help with suggestions and with the arrangements.”

Laura Leddy

“My family and I visited my husband’s grave today. We were very pleased with the results. It looks very nice. Thank you.””

Mrs. Guginsky

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