For centuries, artists and craftsmen have worked hard to transform raw slabs of various kinds of stone into beautiful memorials that use words and images to lovingly preserve the lives and legacies of those who have gone before us. read more

Some folks in my company, Quiring Monuments, Inc. in Seattle, WA had a few technical questions about granite coloring/contrasting products, so I decided to go to the source for answers. The decision to add contrast and color begs the question of "How"? How do we add beautiful and lasting color and contrast to the stone? read more

When admiring a monument or memorial, it's helpful to know some important facts about symbolism. In previous posts, we've explored significant symbols and their meaning as well as religious symbols. However, there are usually less obvious elements of significance and symbolism. read more

Pets give so much and ask for very little in return. Because each pet is unique and we want to reflect that in the memorials we create for them, let us introduce you to some options for creating the perfect pet memorial. read more

Read about my trip to Thailand and China with John Provines, owner of VJ Memorials in Chino, CA. Check out the first half of our adventure! read more