Today, more than ever, people understand the wisdom of planning ahead by taking out insurance policies, setting aside savings and making out a will. Advance planning for a memorial is no different. In each case, it's the wisdom of planning now to make sure the future won't be so uncertain.

There are countless good reasons for making your memorial choices ahead of time. Here are just five we believe are especially important.

The choice will reflect your wishes.
Your choice of a home, car or vacation spot reflects your personal preferences, your tastes and wishes. Why let others select your memorial? Portage Marble and Granite will work with you to personalize your family memorial so that it tells a story in stone--one that reflects your family members' lives, your interests, your beliefs and your accomplishments.

Your heirs won't be left guessing.
It is both unwise and unfair to burden your heirs with the task of choosing your memorial. They can only guess at your wishes.

The decision won't have to be made at an emotional time.
At times of grief and loss, it can be very difficult to make important decisions. Why place even more stress on your family? Not only may they find it difficult to think clearly about your wishes, but they may overlook such issues as quality and craftsmanship and the soundness of a strong guarantee. By working with Portage Marble and Granite now, you'll be assured of the finest quality granite and the finest quality workmanship--all backed by the strongest guarantee possible: the Rock of Ages Full Perpetual Warranty.

No matter what happens, memorialization will be assured.
No one can predict the future. Financial troubles can delay memorial purchases by families, sometimes indefinitely. Disagreements can have the same effect. Pre-purchase is your protection against these uncertainties--your guarantee that your memorial will happen as you want it to. Rock of Ages can continue that guarantee for you--because our unique warranty is valid forever, without limitations or exceptions.

A Portage Marble and Granite memorial is now easier to afford than ever.
Portage Marble and Granite can help you with a financing plan designed to make America's finest memorials easier than ever to purchase in advance. When you purchase now, you'll have a payment schedule that allows you to spread the cost over three years. The price you receive will be today's price--and it's guaranteed not to increase. Naturally, you will still be able to personalize your own memorial and you still receive the same guaranteed quality that only Portage Marble and Granite offers.