A Gentle Look Into the Heart of What We Do

Have you ever wondered how to get the moss and limescale off your headstone? Its easier than you might think!

Make sure you know what quality granite looks like, what kinds of companies you can trust, and the important process of creating a unique story.

In this episode we explain the difference between a normal Slant marker and a Western Slant marker. The Western Slant has a historical significance but can also be used for a more polished look with larger designs.

Patten’s Michigan Monuments explores the variety of granite headstone colors available, discussing their origins and significance to help you make an informed choice for your memorial.

Patten’s Michigan Monument Company discusses the art of hand etching on headstones, showcasing the intricate process of creating detailed artwork on granite memorials.

The process begins with a standard photograph being scanned in to an editing software (such as Photoshop) where it is manipulated and prepared for the computerized machine.

Patten’s Michigan Monuments demonstrates the technique of frosting a headstone, a process that enhances the visibility of inscriptions by creating a frosted effect on the granite surface.

Patten’s Michigan Monuments showcases the arrival of new granite slabs, highlighting the quality and variety of materials used in crafting custom memorials.

Enrich your holiday season by honoring the people that have shaped your life.

This video shows one couple that has chosen to change the way they will be remembered.

A scene on a monument can come to life in the thoughts and memories of loved ones.

Why do we choose to remember? Because remembering is beautiful and ennobling.

Memorialization is about healing the people that few people that mourn your loss and recording a little bit of the flavor of your character for the many people who will follow after you.

Remembering and recording the lives of loved ones that were cremated is as important as remembering and recording the life of a person that received a traditional burial.

Memorialization is about making memories permanent. This video portrays the story of a father, a son, and some tender moments that were recorded in stone for the generations to remember.