Proof approval
See it before production starts
Every design comes back as a proof with a trade quote in 7 to 14 days. Nothing goes into production until you approve it.
What you receive
What a proof shows you
Each proof is a scaled drawing of the finished memorial, with everything you need to check in one place.
Drawing
The full layout of the memorial as it will be made.
Lettering
Font, size and style.
Dimensions
The size of each piece, such as die and base.
Finish
The finish on each face of the stone.
Material
Granite color, or bronze.
Name position
Whose name sits over which grave. Matters most on companion and family memorials.
Before you approve
Spelling and dates checklist
Review these with the family before you approve. Once a proof is approved, we produce exactly what it shows.
Names
Full names, spelling, middle names or initials, and any nickname.
Dates
Every date, including month, day and year, in the format the family wants.
Name position
Each name sits over the correct grave.
Epitaph and verses
Wording, punctuation and line breaks.
Symbols and emblems
The right emblem in the right place.
Browse symbolsGranite color and finish
The color and finish the family chose.
See granite colorsHow the proof process runs
The first 2 revisions to a proof are free. Further revisions are charged. A design request that does not become an order carries a $50 design fee, credited back if you later order.
Send your design request
Email designer@gemstonememorials.com or use the Design a memorial form.
Receive your proof and trade quote
Both arrive together, in 7 to 14 days.
Confirm with the family
Work through the checklist above with the family and mark any changes on the proof.
Approve
Approve the proof and place the order. We produce exactly what the approved proof shows.
Cemetery rules
Check the cemetery's rules first
Each cemetery sets its own limits, so check them before the family chooses. Our Sample Cemetery Request Form asks the right questions; fill it in and send it to the cemetery.
Start with a design request
Send names, dates, product type, granite color and the cemetery. Our designer does the rest.