Hammond Memorial Design

04/05/2026

We hope you are able to enjoy the day with family and friends.

04/02/2026

Big shout out to a friend's business. Dinosaurs of the Hell Creek Museum opened last year just north of Rapid City South Dakota. They are a new museum and also run PALEOADVENTURES DINOSAUR DIGS where you can join as a field assistant and dig up your very own dinosaur fossils. Our son has been a client and/or employee there for over 10 years. They are doing great things and we want to take a moment and recognize our good friend Walter and all his hard work.

03/20/2026

We love our local community and the many beautiful cemeteries we work with every day. ❤️

Most of these partners are fantastic, but we want our neighbors to be aware: a few cemeteries in our area try to make the process difficult if you don't buy directly from them especially when it comes to bronze-on-granite memorials.

We want you to know that you have options. Our team is dedicated to navigating these hurdles for you. We will stay on top of the cemetery management visiting their offices and advocating for your family to ensure your memorial is installed without illegal delays or extra stress.

Questions about cemetery rules? Give us a call. We’re here to help.

03/17/2026

Check out this fabulous work by Rock of Ages.

03/09/2026

We are proud to share that Owner, Ian Turpin, has joined the Monument Builders of North America (MBNA) (MBNA) Board as a District Trustee. In this role, he’ll support monument companies across Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Kentucky, and West Virginia—helping guide industry questions, challenges, and growth.

Ian also serves as Treasurer of the Southern Monument Builders Association , where he has previously held roles as Director, Vice President, and President.

His dedication to our industry continues to make a meaningful impact.

03/06/2026

Last weekend we attended our National Monument Builders of North America (MBNA) convention. We met with vendors, suppliers and dozens of other retailers to discuss industry trends, new products and software to better manage our business and improve our ablilty to work with families along with 5 hours of educational classes.

We also ordered some new stock items for our display and are excited to implement new ideas and processes.

Education matters in every field, if you aren't learning and collaborating with peers you are falling behind.

Stop by to see what we have to offer.

02/27/2026

Attending our national MBNA convention to better serve the families work with.

02/19/2026

This has become one of our more popular choices for a cremation memorial. It provides a space for ashes along with an alcove for flowers or room to place a statue. It is available in many sizes and configurations.

02/17/2026

Looking for a epitath, verse or saying?

A list of over 250 beautiful and tasteful memorial quotes, epitaphs, verses for headstones- advice, inspiration, ideas and photographs.

02/14/2026

Feeling grateful today for all the big and small reminders that love leaves its mark on the world. These heart‑shaped monuments are a perfect reminder that love isn’t just a feeling—it’s something we build, share, and leave behind for others to find.
Wishing everyone a Valentine’s Day filled with connection, kindness, and moments that make your heart stand still.

02/06/2026

It’s amazing how reshaping a simple stone from its traditional form can completely transform its impact.

02/02/2026

Thank you to the Johnson family for trusting us to to work with them on Jenna's beautiful memorial.