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Want to know more about the best way to honor your loved ones? Discover our articles to learn more about the world of funeral monuments. Practical advice, industry trends and granite expertise: we share our know-how to help you make the most of the important step of acquiring a tombstone.
Tombstone accessories
Un large choix d'accessoires et d’ornements adaptés à chaque pierre tombale L’ajout d’accessoires funéraires permet de personnaliser une pierre tombale ou un lieu de sépulture. En outre, il peut...
Flower arrangements for headstones
L’importance des arrangements floraux sur une pierre tombale Les fleurs jouent un rôle essentiel dans plusieurs étapes des rites funéraires. En effet, déposer un arrangement floral sur une pierre...
MG wins CNESST health and safety award
En juin 2023, Monuments Gagnon a été honoré en tant que Lauréat régional dans la catégorie Innovation PME lors des Grands Prix de la CNESST. Cette distinction souligne l'engagement de l'entreprise...
Tombstone cleaning and maintenance
Pourquoi nettoyer un monument funéraire ? Avec le temps, les pierres tombales accumulent des dépôts de saleté, de mousse, de lichen et de pollution, altérant leur apparence. Donc, un entretien...
Factors influencing the price of a funeral monument
Color and origin of granite First of all, granite, the basic material for tombstones, comes in a range of colors. The choice of granite influences the final price of the monument. Local granites,...
The columbarium: Designed to store funeral urns
A monument adapted to the rise of cremation With the growing popularity of cremation in Quebec and Canada, the columbarium has become a preferred choice for storing funeral urns. This commemorative...
Photos on tombstones: it’s possible!
Personalize a monument with a photo First of all, did you know that it's possible to add a photo to a tombstone? It creates a unique and lasting tribute. In addition, this visual personalization...
Tombstone designs: infinite possibilities
Expressing a story through drawing Choosing a design to decorate a tombstone gives it a soul. Whether religious symbols, floral motifs or landscapes, each engraving reflects the personality, beliefs...
Urns and cinerary jewelry, jewels for keeping in touch
A personalized and accessible choice Basically, choosing a funeral urn is an important decision. It's also true that choosing an urn bearing the image of the deceased creates a powerful symbol. It...
Granite benches for every space
Timeless, versatile furniture Granite benches combine aesthetics and sturdiness, blending perfectly into parks, cemeteries, golf courses and footpaths. Their solidity makes them an ideal choice for...
Tombstone lettering directly at the cemetery
Un service de gravure directement au cimetière Le lettrage sur pierre tombale représente un élément essentiel pour rendre hommage aux défunts. Il s'agit de conserver l'accès aux informations...
Tombstone maintenance and restoration: preserving memory
Professional maintenance to extend the life of monuments Funerary monuments are designed to last, but are nevertheless subject to the effects of time. Regular maintenance helps prevent...
Large-scale granite projects: Beyond funeral monuments
Diversified expertise in granite work In Quebec, tombstones represent a major part of the granite industry. However, many large-scale projects also make use of this noble and durable material....
Why plan your funeral pre-arrangements?
Planning to ease the burden on relatives Planning funeral arrangements is often a subject we put off until later. And yet, organizing the choice of a funeral monument in advance can save loved ones...
The essential steps before buying a headstone
Check with the cemetery to anticipate constraints Before you buy a headstone, check the regulations of the cemetery where it will be installed. Each cemetery has its own specific requirements. These...
Why contact the cemetery before buying a monument?
Respect cemetery regulations to avoid unforeseen costs Every cemetery in Quebec has its own set of internal regulations, specifying the rights and obligations of lot owners. Generally speaking,...
Granite tombstones, their colors and origins
A unique stone shaped by nature Granite is an igneous rock. In fact, it was formed hundreds of thousands of years ago as a result of the cooling of magma beneath the earth's crust. Moreover, its...