Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Cemetery Memorials & Monuments in Kitchener
Nelson Stone Centre has been crafting family memorials since 1909, establishing itself as Ontario's largest professional monumental stone working company. Our family-owned business specializes in designing and manufacturing cemetery memorials, monuments, and related accessories, with all work completed in-house. With over a century of continuous operation, we combine generational expertise in granite quarrying, stone working, and cemetery regulations to deliver personalized solutions.Our 16 Certified Master Memorialists ensure exceptional craftsmanship, supported by a 6,000-item inventory and modern equipment for efficient delivery and installation across Southwestern Ontario. We maintain traditional values while embracing innovation through laser etching, restoration services, and a network of 12 locations serving communities from Kitchener to Niagara Falls.
Services
Cemetery Memorials
Monument Restoration
Granite Signs
Bronze Plaques
Ceramic Memorial Pictures
Details
- Year established: 1909
Highlights and features
- 110+ years of continuous family ownership and operation
- Ontario's largest inventory with 6,000+ memorial options
- 16 Certified Master Memorialists on staff
- Free delivery and installation in Southwestern Ontario
- Full-service in-house design, manufacturing, and restoration
Services
Cemetery Memorials
We design and manufacture custom cemetery memorials using premium granite materials. Our memorials include personalized engravings, laser etching, and traditional carving options. Each memorial receives expert craftsmanship in our Kitchener facility, with free delivery and installation available across Southwestern Ontario.
Monument Restoration
Our restoration services preserve historical monuments through professional cleaning, crack repair, and structural reinforcement. Using specialized stone working techniques developed over 110 years, we restore memorials to their original condition while maintaining historical integrity and cemetery regulations compliance.
Granite Signs
We create durable granite signs for cemetery identification and directional purposes. Available in multiple sizes and finishes, our signs feature permanent etching and weather-resistant construction. Custom designs accommodate cemetery-specific requirements and aesthetic preferences.
Bronze Plaques
Our bronze plaques offer elegant memorialization options with engraved text and artwork. The plaques feature corrosion-resistant materials designed for long-term outdoor use. We provide complete installation services for cemetery-approved placements.
Ceramic Memorial Pictures
We produce ceramic memorial pictures that permanently capture loved ones' images on durable porcelain panels. The process ensures colorfast reproduction protected by UV-resistant glazing. These personalized memorials integrate seamlessly with existing monument designs.
Questions
What memorial options are available?
We offer granite monuments, bronze plaques, ceramic photo memorials, stone benches, and custom engraved markers with over 6,000 options in stock.
Do you deliver outside Kitchener?
Yes, we provide free delivery and installation throughout Southwestern Ontario, covering locations from London to Niagara Falls.
How long have you been in business?
Our family-owned business has operated continuously since 1909, providing three generations of memorialization expertise.
Are your staff certified professionals?
We employ 16 Certified Master Memorialists, more than any Ontario competitor, ensuring exceptional craftsmanship and service standards.
Can you restore old monuments?
Yes, our restoration specialists handle cleaning, repair, and structural reinforcement of historical memorials using professional stone working techniques.
Reviews (4)
Lin S.
Jul 29, 2021
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Great service. Very attentive to my needs. Best to make an appointment as they spend time to make sure I ordered exactly what I had in mind. No pressure. My stone is beautiful!
J. H. Brown
Jan 06, 2020
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Incredible selection of customized and unique monuments and grave stones professional accommodating service. The best out of all I spoke with very knowledgeable and understanding staff .
Brad Patterson
Jun 30, 2019
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Over promise, under deliver! My sister and I purchased a slab that was to be an add on to our grandmothers headstone when our father passed away. Upon making arrangements and paying, we were told it would take 8 weeks for the stone to be installed at the cemetery. 17 Weeks later, (after having to call the Kitchener location because this branch had a busy signal all day long for weeks on end)- they gave us an update and said they would have the St. Catharines store get in touch with us. Once they did call I voiced my concerns about the length of time it was taking, the associate agreed it was taking
Nikki Henry
Nov 26, 2017
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I'd like to put 0 stars we went in and there was a couple being served we were asked to come back in 20 mins. We came back and there was another gentlemen waiting when the couple left she served the man asking how she could help him we decided to leave I called and told the lady that it was rude she tried to lie stating he had an appointment so I asked then why not tell me that not 20 mins or say do u mind waiting a minute rude very rude
