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Granite Ridge Memorial
Braham Gilmer Memorials is a full-service company with access to most any memorial product, technology, or equipment available. From design to installation, we can take care of it all.
Gilmer Memorials was founded by Howard Gilmer in the 1920’s. It was purchased in 1990 by Braham Monument Co. Both companies were founded on the premise of supplying products of unequaled quality at competitive prices. That is still our standard today. We strive to uphold the same level of quality and service that has sustained our company for over 100 years.
We serve portions of Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin with our quality cemetery materials and memorial products. To find out if we deliver to your area, please visit our Delivery Area page. If your preferred delivery area falls outside of this area, we may be able to make a special exception and come install it for you for a reasonable fee; otherwise, we may also be able to ship your order to someone else for installation.
Memorial Types
Flat Markers
Flat grave markers are a simple and elegant choice for a memorial. They are usually made from a slab of granite and are set directly into the ground.
Bevels
Beveled memorials look very similar to flat memorials. The primary difference is that the back edge of a beveled memorial is about 2 inches thicker than the front, allowing it to sit above the ground. This sloped surface allows visitors to read the marker as they approach.
Slants
Slants are usually about a 16 inches high at the back. They get their name from the fact that the front surface slants at a 45 degree angle, making the memorial easy to read as the engraving is angled towards a visitor’s line of sight.
Monuments
Monuments tend to be a larger memorial option. Essentially, a monument is comprised of two granite slabs. One slab serves as the base while the other rests on it vertically and contains the engraving.
Custom Monuments
Custom monuments are one of the most individualized ways to memorialize your loved one. They can be designed to fit a variety of needs and purposes.
Benches
A granite memorial made in the shape of a bench is an unusual and special choice. They can serve as a place for family and friends to sit and reflect on the life of your loved one.
Veterans Memorials
Veteran memorials commemorate the actions of those who have served in the armed forces. We have built and designed a variety of military memorials of varying sizes and styles.
Other Products
Mausoleums
A mausoleum is a building for the above ground interment of caskets in areas with ground not suitable for standard interment or for other reasons.
Columbariums
Columbariums provide for the secure, above-ground interment of cremation remains.
Laser Etching
Monuments tend to be a larger memorial option. Essentially, a monument is comprised of two granite slabs. One slab serves as the base while the other rests on it vertically and contains the engraving.
Ceramic Photos
Custom monuments are one of the most individualized ways to memorialize your loved one. They can be designed to fit a variety of needs and purposes.
Vases
A granite memorial made in the shape of a bench is an unusual and special choice. They can serve as a place for family and friends to sit and reflect on the life of your loved one.
Paving Bricks
Veteran memorials commemorate the actions of those who have served in the armed forces. We have built and designed a variety of military memorials of varying sizes and styles.