Memorial stonemasons have an important task of carving out stone grave markers and monuments. Given that these represent loved ones, you’d want an experienced and qualified memorial mason in charge of the task. We’ve collated some guidelines to aid you in selecting the best mason for the job.

Yellow Pages lists stonemasons by relevance and location, so that you can see all the masons that are listed in your area.
View each listing’s ratings, reviews and locations to create a shortlist of services.
If you are unable to find a review online, ask for a recommendation from a city council or cemetery.
Find out if your local stonemason is approved by the monumental mason association.
Confirm dates and if there are any special needs. Schedule a preliminary site visit.
Have a walk through the cemetery and look at existing memorials that you like. Pay attention to the material used, the shape, colour and other features.

With this guide in mind, you’ll be able to ensure that you’ll have a better understanding of the situation when finding local monumental masons.