Engraving styles

Sandblasting the most common technique used to engrave granite. It involves using a high-pressure stream of abrasive particles to carve the desired design into the surface of the granite. (our preferred method). Sandblasting works well on all colors of granite.

Laser technology is also used for engraving on granite. High-powered lasers can create designs on the surface. Laser engraving works best with black granite

Both methods will remove the polish from the surface of the Granite, Sandblasting will however will engrave deeper.

Flat headstones will accumulate water dirt and water stains. Deeper engravings remain visible better year over year.