Memorial Guide
Our simple guide to assist you with the steps of creating a beautiful monument
Your Story
Telling the story of a loved one can bring back many warm and wonderful memories. Let us help by designing for you a way to carve those memories of life into a beautiful monument.
Granite Colors
Granite comes in many impressive and vibrant colors from all around the world. Stop in and let us help you choose the perfect color to compliment the artwork, photo, and lettering of the ones you care about.
Shape
Choosing the shape of the memorial can vary from the more traditional to the unique. We feature a wide variety of shapes in our display for you to view in person. Then we can visit with you to design something that helps tell the story.
Inscriptions, Artwork, Photo’s
Being able to capture your loved ones story in beautiful artwork, a favorite photo, or a verse can personalize and enhance the memorial and provide comfort.
Placement
Keep in mind many cemeteries have rules and regulations for size, shape, & placement.
And most importantly
Choose a reputable and compassionate memorialist whom provides guaranteed work, and shows longevity to follow through with that guarantee.
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Terrance Schuldt
18:19 20 Apr 21
My wife and I had a very... good meeting at Shafer Memorial. We have done business with them in the past and we find them very informative and courteous to our needs. I would highly recommend them to anyone who has their needs.read more
Russell Mosemann
17:26 09 Dec 20
The people of the... establishment are very friendly and easy to work with. They knew exactly what needed to be done, which is great in time of some distress after losing someone. They have a full selection of beautiful products, which is also nice. I would highly recommend them.read more
Ross Determan
15:14 14 Aug 19
They know there stuff... here. They have been in business for over 100 years and you can see the quality in the work. Best place to get a monument to commemorate the ones we love.read more
Albertson Family
03:54 28 Jan 19
Very caring and helpful... during a time of sorrow and loss.read more
Kay Shafer
18:33 16 Sep 17
Best Designers of your... peronal Family Monument. Quality granite, engraved on site , placed by a Shafer-Swank, who are the owners of the business.A Local Monument Company. They give Friendly Counsel, without obligation. You can stop by for a consultation, without a high pressured sales person pushing you to order, when you may not be ready.You are welcome to visit for a Consultation., view many Designs created on A Computer Layout & Printed to take home and view at home, in a leisurely atmosphere. It will have the contour of your granite monuments you are considering, with your inscriptions to see how they fit and all the Artwork.read more