Continuing to serve our community and customers through COVID-19.
Every morning at precisely 9:37 AM a moment of silence descends upon the grounds of the Pentagon Memorial. The water that flows into the strategically placed reflective pools ceases and for 1-minute the tragic loss of 184 American lives are remembered in silence. Located just outside the Pentagon, the construction of the National 9/11 Pentagon …
Many years ago, crafting a memorial from granite was a very labor-intensive process. However, with today’s advancements in technology and with the use of motorized tools, monument builders are now able to design and build detailed monuments more efficiently. A memorial is the last impression made by the deceased and is often used to share …
Cremation is not a new alternative. In fact, modern cremation originated in 1873, over a century ago, in Italy. However, America didn’t adopt cremation until a few years later in 1876. For decades in-ground burials have been the go-to for eternal rest; because, they provided friends and family with a place to mourn and pay …
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, …
Dwkaminski, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons When it comes to burial monuments for family plots, there are a few options to consider. Mausoleums and upright monuments are the two most common choices; however, lawn level, bevel, and even slanted markers have enough room to memorialize two people. When considering options for family monuments, it …
Civic monuments, also known as community monuments serve as a beautiful reminder as they combined history, art, and culture into one decided master piece. Community monuments are often erected in honor of, or to pay tribute to an important person, group of people, or an event that played a significant role in history. Community monuments …
We recently made an amazing discovery that we would like to share with all of you. In the process of having the offices here at Columbia Gardens Memorials repainted, our amazing staff stumbled on a piece of our monument company’s history. We discovered an old newspaper article written by Robert (Bob) Thomas, owner of Columbia …
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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
