Learn About Our Creation Process

Get To Know The Kline Memorials Difference

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6 Simple Steps to The Personal Memorial Creation Process

Step 1: Meet & Customize

Schedule a meeting with one of our designers by phone or in person, to create a perfect memorial for your loved one.

Step 2: Choose Your Material

Granite, Marble, Slate or Bronze, are all excellent choices for creating a beautiful monument

Step 3: Design Rendering

We will render your design based on your input and collaboration on our state-of-the-art CAD system.

Step 4: Approval and Payment

Once you approve your design, you will sign a contract and, submit a deposit.

Step 5: Engraving & Fabrication

Our expert craftsmen will create your stone and prep it for installation.

Step 6: Site Preparation and Installation

Your stone is then expertly installed according to all cemetery regulations and specifications, and you will receive notice when the memorial is fully set.

To further assist you, please review our frequently-asked questions and answers.  If you have additional questions or require more information,  please contact us at 703-368-5013 or info@klinememorials.com. A member of our staff will be pleased to help you.

Our Process
Commonly Asked Questions

Yes, we provide monuments for the private monument sections in Arlington National Cemetery and have an excellent working relationship with them. We are very well versed in their rules and regulations. Please view the Arlington National Cemetery page on our website for examples of our extensive work in the cemetery.

Our years of experience allow us firsthand knowledge of the rules and regulations of most of the cemeteries in the VA, DC and MD area. We are kept up to date on any changes that occur in cemetery regulations. If we are not sure of regulations, we will check with a cemetery prior to designing a monument for you.

Depending on the memorial you select and upon approval of the design, it will take anywhere from 3-8 months to complete and install. Kline will work closely with you to accommodate your timing needs and will do our best to expedite the process, whenever possible. Because of our large inventory, we can occasionally carve and install a memorial in a short amount of time to accommodate special requests but It is important to keep the average timing in mind when deciding when to purchase a memorial for a loved one.

The first step is to schedule an appointment or visit our office where our kind and experienced designers will walk you through it, step by step. If possible, bring the name of the cemetery, the location of the gravesite, and information about the Deceased. Most memorials include the name of the Deceased and date of birth and passing. Others also include symbols, pictures, and/or epitaphs. Our highly experienced designers will work closely with you and help you decide exactly what you would like to include on the monument. Once the design is determined, we will provide you with an exact drawing for your approval. Kline Memorials is involved in every step of the process and will patiently walk you through each stage of design, fabrication, and installation

No, by law all cemeteries must accept monuments from reputable monument companies who have an excellent reputation. However, some do charge an administration fee. Kline Memorials has an excellent relationship with area cemeteries and will work with them to keep fees to a minimum.

It is helpful to know the name of the cemetery, the location of the gravesite, and whether you need a memorial for one or more individuals. This lets us help you choose the correct size and style. In addition, it is helpful to have the name of the deceased, date of birth, and date of passing. If you do not have this information, we can help you access it. Rest assured, we will walk you through the process every step of the way.