Currently in the United States there are more than 160,000 cemeteries, each with varying regulations, restrictions and requirements. No comprehensive data base of cemetery policies, restrictions and guidelines exists. It is therefore impossible for Rock of Ages or for any other memorial retailer to sell you a memorial online and assure you that it will meet your local cemetery’s requirements. This dilemma highlights the consumer’s need to work with an experienced, reputable company to insure that whatever monument is designed and purchased will not be rejected by the local cemetery board. Rock of Ages Authorized Dealers have this experience and expertise.

In addition to the technical impossibility of online selling due to varying cemetery requirements, standards and regulations, there is another important consideration – customer care. There are noted online booksellers who provide great pricing, a wide selection and exceptional customer service. But a memorial is a highly specialized purchase. A memorial is not a book. There are many considerations when designing and crafting a memorial. We at Gidden Rock of Ages are passionate about providing our customers with personalized, quality care. We choose not to sacrifice this value for mere expediency.