The Ashford and Oliver Mortuary
and Memorial Chapel
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What is Granite?
- Granite is a tough, durable rock composed primarily of three different minerals.
- These minerals are easy to see due to their different colors.
- The white mineral grains found in granite are feldspar.
- It is the most abundant mineral found in granite.
- The light gray, glass-like grains are quartz, and the black, flake-like grains are biotite or black mica.
Quality Granite!
- The Stone Industry recognizes granite as one of the hardest of all-natural stones.
- Granite has been a stone of choice for public and private memorials as well as countless commercial uses for almost 200 years.
Monument Builders of America
Custom Werks
Important?
There are different quality levels of stone (granite); some have (A LOWER QUALITY) a higher level of impurities, such as iron ore, which can actually RUST, over time, and cause a stone to discolor!
Other lower quality stones can have large streaks or spots, and others can have small fissures (internal), which can show years later!
We DO NOT OFFER INFERIOR QUALITY. GUARANTEED!
Green Burial
A Green Burial is a cremation alternative, and a viable alternative to "traditional" burial practices in the United States. It is an earth friendly option when considering burial vs cremation. Many families choose cremation because it's seen as more environmentally friendly than traditional burial. The simplicity of a green burial is in tune with nature and need not be expensive.
What is Green Burial?
Simple and natural. Green burial, or natural burial, ensure the burial site remains as natural as possible in all respects. Interment of the bodies is done in a biodegradable casket, shroud, or a favorite blanket. No embalming fluid, no concrete vaults.