Continuing to serve our community and customers through COVID-19.
Arlington National Cemetery, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons When memorializing a Veteran of the United States Military, family members have a couple of different options. The most affordable option is applying for a Government issued headstone, or grave marker, through The Department of Veteran Affairs. Government issued headstones and grave markers are uniform in style, …
Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons When visiting the gravesite of a deceased loved one it is not uncommon to bring something to rest on, or place at the base of, their headstone or grave marker. This act is simply a way of paying one’s respects to the deceased. The two most common …
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From the ancient days in Egypt when Pharaohs were entombed in the great pyramids, to the national cemeteries memorializing today’s veterans and historical figures, burial monuments have been and still are an important part of our memorial process. Though you may not be looking to install something as large and extravagant as a pyramid, there …
When someone who served their country falls it is just as important to memorialize that service as it is the other wonderful aspects of the life they lived. Whether you have chosen interment of your fallen service member in a private cemetery or one of the many national cemeteries created for this purpose there are …
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COVID-19 Update
We are continuing to practice social distancing and following CDC guidelines, to protect our community and staff. However, we are open and available to serve you. Todd and our engravers are back on premises working and we are accepting appointments during our normal operating hours. To schedule an appointment with us please call our office at (703) 527-7774 or email us at todd@cgmemorials.com.
Thank you for your understanding during this time. – The Columbia Gardens Memorials Staff
