Common Questions

• We don’t have standard pricing for headstones because every memorial is different. How much a headstone costs depends on what you want.
• There’s no quick answer to the question “How much does a headstone cost?” There are many factors that affect the price of a monument. The style (e.g., flat, upright, pillow), colour, size, and shape all affect the price. The cost also depends on how complex the design is and where the granite comes from (e.g., Canada, USA, India, China). If you want custom artwork or laser etching, this also affects how much headstones cost.
• Please call us to talk about exactly what you want and we can tell you about different options and how much the headstone will cost. All delivery, installation, and permit fees are included in your quote.

• Sometimes we’re able to install a monument within weeks. It depends on whether we have the monument in stock, when you approve the design, where the monument will be installed, what the weather conditions are like, and what the cemetery’s timeline for installations is.
• If you need a monument installed quickly, we can install it within 48 to 72 hours if we have the stone in stock (a surcharge will apply for this service).
• Talk to the sales team if you have certain requests around the timing of having a monument installed.

• We need you to put down a deposit to start your order for a monument. You don’t need to pay off the balance for your memorial until after it’s been installed.

• We offer a no-hassle warranty if there’s an internal flaw in the granite itself. If this happens, we create a new monument (including the inscription) for no cost.

• We can add inscriptions to monuments even if you didn’t buy them from Sunset.
• To do this, the monument can stay where it is. Our team goes to the cemetery and traces the writing on the monument. This is called a rubbing. We do it so the new inscription will match. Once we know that the font/design matches, we go back to the cemetery and sandblast the stone on site using a template that’s been created. The grave/ground is not disturbed during this process. Rarely, we have to bring the monument to our shop to do this the work. If this happens, our team will re-install the monument once the added inscription is done.
• If you have any questions about certain monuments or cemeteries, talk to our sales team.

• The colour of the granite you choose can affect how much the headstone will cost.
• Certain granite colours come from specific places. Sunset works with suppliers around the world and we can get different colours that aren’t commonly offered in North America. For example, red colours (e.g., India Red, Panda Red) come from countries like India and China, blue colours (e.g., Blue Pearl) come from Norway, and some black colours (e.g., Absolute Black) come from Africa. Each monument needs detailed cutting and polishing. Factors like shipping costs and the rarity of the stone will affect how much a headstone costs. Because Sunset has excellent working relationships with suppliers all over the world, we’re able to get high-quality stones at the best possible prices.
• At Sunset, our service is based on exactly what you want or need. Our sales team don’t work on commission, so there’s no pressure for you to spend extra money or to rush in making your decision. We want you to take your time and make a decision that’s right for you when you’re ready. Meeting your needs is our top priority.
• When you ask us “How much does a headstone cost?” you know that you’ll be getting a high-quality product designed and manufactured by our expert team for the best price.

Every columbarium is different and there are many factors that affect how much a columbarium will cost, including:

• how complex and customized the design is
• how many columbarium niches you want
• the granite colour
• the size of the foundation footprint
• shipping and installation needs
• currency exchange rates
• At Sunset we know that every columbarium design is unique. If there’s a model that appeals to your board or committee, we can usually give you a quote within a few business days.
• We provide our customers with a firm columbarium cost that we will honour for 6 months from the date of the quote. If you can tell us which columbarium model you prefer, the number of columbarium niches you’d like, and what granite colour you’d like, we can give you a total price (including installation and shipping fees). If you’re looking for a certain size or number of columbarium niche configurations, we have lots of options with most of our standard models because of our custom design and manufacturing capabilities.
• Buying columbarium niches in larger quantities can lower the average cost of a columbarium, however we recommend that you build your cemetery or church columbarium garden in phases so you don’t invest in too much inventory all at once.
• We value long-term relationships with clients. We want to make sure you get the best rate of return on your investment and ensure the average cost of a columbarium niche is at the lowest rate possible. We can help by giving you the best columbarium niche configuration possible to reduce the overall columbarium cost for your location.

• Landscaping is a very important part of staging a columbarium garden.
• If you’re asking, “How much does it cost to build a columbarium?” you’ll need to think about the costs of landscaping requirements (e.g., foundation, sidewalks, benches, foliage). This part of the columbarium garden investment affects the overall columbarium cost, but this investment adds value to the cemetery or church columbarium In our experience, a well-designed columbarium garden attracts attention, impresses visitors, and attracts future customers.
• At Sunset our service is based on exactly what you want or need. Our sales team don’t work on commission, so there’s no pressure for you to spend extra money or to rush when making your decision. Meeting your needs is our top priority. You don’t need to worry about dealing with a high-pressure sales team when you’re looking for the average cost of a columbarium. We work around your timeline and needs.
• If you’re wondering how much it costs to build a columbarium, fill out the contact us form (or call us toll-free). Tell us the model you prefer and your columbarium niche numbers and the address for delivery. We can give you a quote and talk about planning for the cemetery or church columbarium garden you want to create.