Need to add a name, date, or inscription to an existing headstone already placed in a cemetery?
At Monument Inscriptions, we specialize in on-site headstone engraving and sandblast lettering throughout Long Island, New York City, and the Tri-State Area.

Whether the memorial is newly installed or decades old, we can precisely match the original engraving, font style, and finish—directly at the gravesite.

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Common Additions to Headstones

We offer expert memorial inscription services for:

• Final dates (year of passing)

• New names on shared or family headstones

• Custom messages – quotes, prayers, or verses

• Religious symbols, emblems, or personal artwork

• Company logos or custom design elements

We ensure that every addition complements the original stone in both appearance and quality.

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On-Site Cemetery Lettering Service

All lettering additions are done on-site at the cemetery, using professional sandblast or hand-carving techniques. This ensures consistency with existing engravings—even if the original monument was created by another company.

We work in cemeteries across Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester, and New Jersey.

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What to Know Before Adding to a Memorial

Adding an inscription to a monument is a careful and weather-dependent process. Most projects are completed in 60–90 days, with the engraving season typically running from May through November due to cold-weather limitations.

To ensure timely service, please provide:

• Cemetery name

• Cemetery section or plot location

• Clear photo of the existing headstone

• Details of what needs to be inscribed (name, date, phrase, etc.)

The more details you provide, the more efficiently we can complete your request.

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Types of Memorials We Can Inscribe

We offer on-site inscription services for all types of grave markers, including:

• Granite headstones

• Family monuments

• Flat or upright memorials

• Veteran markers

• Companion stones

Even if we did not install the original monument, we will match the lettering style, spacing, size, and engraving finish with expert precision.

We also offer headstone cleaning and restoration services for faded or weathered memorials. If multiple services are requested together, discounted rates may apply.

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How Much Does It Cost to Add to a Headstone?

The cost of adding lettering to an existing monument depends on:

• Type of inscription (e.g. dates, names, phrases)

• Lettering style (sandblasted, etched, carved)

• Size and number of characters

• Design complexity

• On-site access at the cemetery

For an exact quote, submit a request through our form with the necessary details.

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Start Your Inscription Request Today

To begin, please provide the following:

Cemetery Name
Cemetery Section / Plot Location
A clear photo of the memorial
The exact name(s), date(s), or message to be added

Note: If additional lettering or matching work is required, we’ll confirm and update the quote before proceeding.

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Serving Families with Care & Precision

At Monument Inscriptions, we understand the importance of honoring your loved ones with dignity. Our team has decades of experience providing cemetery lettering services across Long Island and New York, ensuring your additions are respectful, accurate, and beautifully matched.

📍 Serving Nassau & Suffolk Counties, NYC Boroughs, Westchester, and beyond.