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Patten Monument

Established in 1917, Patten Monument is MI and IN's largest provider of cemetery monuments. Patten Monument is an industry leading memorialization company.

Since 1917 we have provided Michigan with the highest level of quality and customer service to our families.

11/26/2025

Our office is Closed on Thursday & Friday to be with our families.

11/25/2025

November is Family Stories Month.
As we gather for the holidays, it’s the perfect time to share the stories that make our families who they are. Ask questions, listen closely, and record those memories—big or small. Adventures, traditions, romances, and even the funny little moments deserve to be preserved for the generations still to come.

11/20/2025

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A Sweet + Surprising Piece of Cemetery History for Babies

SCULPTURE IN CEMETERIES

If you’ve ever walked through a historic cemetery and noticed a little baby nestled in a scallop shell, you’ve found one of the most unique and tender monument styles of the Victorian era: the baby-in-a-half-shell memorial.

From the 1870s through World War I, these sculptures were placed almost exclusively on the graves of children under six. Monument artisans—from local stone carvers to Vermont marble companies to even the Sears, Roebuck catalog—offered versions in many sizes and styles, making them accessible to families across the U.S.

Why a baby in a shell?

Victorian families saw childhood as precious, innocent, and fleeting. With heartbreaking child-mortality rates, parents often chose a symbol that blended comfort, faith, and imagination. The scallop shell represented transformation and safe passage, while the peacefully sleeping baby suggested innocence and the hope of awakening in the hereafter.

These monuments also echoed the era’s beloved children’s books and illustrations—fantastical, gentle, and dreamlike. And because rural cemeteries were family gathering places, children themselves often encountered these markers during Sunday walks and picnics.

Today, these sculptures stand as touching reminders of how deeply families loved and honored their little ones more than a century ago.

📸 Photos: Examples of baby-in-a-half-shell monuments from 19th-century cemeteries

11/18/2025

Q & A When someone comes through our door to ask for a brochure we say yes...but...
A monument is a deeply personal and beautiful tribute. We don't "sell" from a catalog, we design with compassion.

11/17/2025

A beautiful tribute doesn’t have to come with a premium price.
Our North American Rose Tablet Special, sourced from Canada, is available at a limited-time special price through the end of the year.

This soft rose-colored granite is both elegant and durable, and our standard monument size is ready for personalized engraving.
❤️ A timeless memorial at an affordable price.

11/13/2025

It was a gorgeous fall day for setting an incredible columbarium! We were grateful to have the opportunity to help a local cemetery with limited space find solutions to continue serving its community. Finding new ways for families to honor their loved ones close to home is important to us.

11/11/2025

Thank you to all Veterans for your service!

Small gestures. Big gratitude. ❤️🤍💙
Here are a few simple, meaningful ways to honor those who’ve served:

1️⃣ Visit a veterans memorial or cemetery and take a quiet moment of reflection.
2️⃣ Personally thank a veteran — a few sincere words can mean a lot.
3️⃣ Support a veterans organization through a small donation or volunteer time.
4️⃣ Learn a veteran’s story or read about military history, then share what you discover.
5️⃣ Fly the American flag proudly and properly today.

11/10/2025

Fall’s still on the calendar, but winter missed the memo. How's your Monday going?

11/05/2025

Q & A We get this question by loving family members who discover an unmarked grave. The final resting place just doesn't seem complete with out one.
If you have a grave that needs a marker, visit us for options. Place an order now to lock in 2025 pricing and we will have it ready for spring delivery.

11/03/2025

The air is getting crisp and November is officially here. 🍂
This month offers a gentle reminder to pause, remember, and be thankful for the love we’ve shared with those who have passed on, and to love and show gratitude for those around us daily. From Veterans Day to Friendsgiving, meteor showers and leaf piles - We hope you enjoy November with a full heart.

10/30/2025

Set a Columbarium this morning!

10/28/2025

🔸Sunset Mahogany is a large grain granite with deep brown tones accented with dark blue and black spots with long streaks of orange. This high quality granite is prefect for anyone wanting a unique look along with a high contrast🔸 Don't miss out on a special price from now until the end of the year! Call or stop by and ask about the Sunset Mahogany Special!

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3980 W River Drive NE
Comstock Park, MI
49321

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

(616) 785-4141

Website

http://www.pattenmonument.com/

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Our Story

From humble beginnings to a leader in the cemetery monument and markers:

Originally a small shop on Plainfield Ave in Grand Rapids, we have become the leading cemetery headstone provider in Michigan and Northern Indiana, simply by helping families, tell stories of loved ones in granite for over 100 years. Our current locations include Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Holland, Cadillac, Comstock Park, Grand Haven, Muskegon, Traverse City, and Warsaw Indiana.

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