Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Monument & Engraving Solutions
Established in 1897, we are the oldest full-service monument and engraving company in Gananoque, Ontario. Our team of experienced memorial consultants provides personalized guidance to help families create lasting tributes within their budget. We specialize in crafting high-quality granite headstones, monuments, and flat markers using traditional techniques and premium materials sourced globally. Our commitment to no-pressure sales ensures families feel supported during difficult decisions, with free artwork proofs and hand-drawn diamond etching options for custom designs.We guarantee all products against defects indefinitely, including legibility of lettering and durability against environmental exposure. With over 400 monuments on display, we offer one-on-one consultations at our facility or in clients' homes for convenience. Our engravers meticulously replicate designs and text to create enduring memorials that honor loved ones' lives with precision and care.
Services
Granite Monuments
Flat Markers
Specialty Monuments
Custom Engraving
Pet Memorials
Highlights and features
- We offer over 125 years of dedicated monument craftsmanship experience
- Our no-pressure sales approach prioritizes family needs during difficult times
- We guarantee all monuments indefinitely against material defects and fading
- We provide free artwork proofs for informed design decisions
- Our team includes specialized graphic artists and master engravers
What people say
Compassionate service
Quality craftsmanship
No-pressure approach
Extensive selection
Personalized attention
Services
Granite Monuments
Our premium granite monuments are crafted from high-quality materials sourced globally. With over 400 on-site options, families can select from various shapes and colors. Our engravers replicate text and designs with precision, creating lasting tributes that withstand environmental exposure. Each monument includes a free artwork proof for approval.
Flat Markers
We offer flat grave markers in multiple shapes and colors for human and pet memorials. These markers provide a subtle yet enduring tribute option. Our team ensures precise engraving of names, dates, and custom designs while maintaining affordability and quality craftsmanship.
Specialty Monuments
Our specialty monuments incorporate unique designs reflecting the deceased's personality. Using hand-drawn diamond etching, our graphic artist transforms photographs into detailed replicas. These custom pieces combine traditional techniques with modern artistry for personalized tributes.
Custom Engraving
Our engraving services ensure precise replication of text and images on granite. We offer free artwork proofs with unlimited revisions until approval. The process maintains legibility and detail, with guarantees against fading or deterioration over time.
Pet Memorials
We create dedicated flat markers for pets, recognizing their special role in families. The process includes consultation for design choices and engraving of personalized details. These memorials use the same quality materials and craftsmanship as our human tributes.
People
Doug Wilson
Owner / Memorial Consultant
Doug has led Leeder Monuments since 1982, combining business ownership with direct client consultation. He ensures the company maintains its founding principles of quality craftsmanship and compassionate service.
Susan Wilson
Owner / Memorial Consultant
Susan co-owns Leeder Monuments and provides personalized memorial consultation. With decades of experience, she helps families navigate monument selection while maintaining the company's heritage of excellence.
Brenda Struthers
Graphic Artist
Brenda specializes in transforming photographs into hand-drawn diamond etchings for custom monuments. Her artistic expertise creates detailed replicas that capture individual personalities in memorial designs.
Questions
What services does Leeder Monuments offer?
We provide granite monuments, flat markers, specialty memorials, custom engraving, and pet memorials. Our services include consultation, design proofing, and installation.
How long has Leeder Monuments been in business?
We've served families since 1897, making us the oldest established monument company in Gananoque with over 125 years of continuous operation.
Do you offer custom monument designs?
Yes, our graphic artist creates hand-drawn diamond etchings from photographs for personalized monuments. We also offer free artwork proofs for all custom designs.
What guarantees do you provide?
We guarantee all monuments indefinitely against defects, fading lettering, and environmental damage. Our engraving legibility is also guaranteed for life.
Can you assist with cemetery regulations?
Yes, we help navigate cemetery rules and requirements to ensure your chosen monument complies with all guidelines and restrictions.
Do you offer home consultations?
Yes, our consultants provide home visits for those unable to travel to our Gananoque location, offering the same personalized service at your convenience.
Reviews (1)
Christine M.
Sep 18, 2020
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Beautiful work, excellent service, and very quick turn around (even with COVID delays). The whole process was easy thanks to the dedicated team. Blown away at how well the artist captured the images. Highly suggest this business. They turned a difficult purchase into meaningful memoriam for our loved one.
