Nature stone memorial vase in different types of granite

Flowers at the grave, placed with care

A grave that is tended well is not a small thing. It is a visible sign that someone has not been forgotten. This granite memorial vase helps you do that in a way that suits both the setting and the person it honors.

A clean design that works with any memorial

The profile of this vase is understated and versatile, sitting comfortably alongside modern and traditional monuments in stainless steel, glass and natural stone. Granite is the material most associated with headstones and cremation urns for a reason: it is exceptionally durable, holding its appearance through decades of rain, frost and temperature change with very little wear. Each block of granite carries its own pattern of veins and mineral grains, formed under enormous pressure over thousands of years. No two pieces are identical. The vase is available in several granite types, so you can select the one that best matches the stone already in place.

Built to stay outside all year round

Knowing that a memorial can withstand whatever the weather brings is part of what makes a choice feel right. Here is what you need to know about placement and care.

Securing the vase protects the stone beneath it

We recommend having the vase secured in place. Sand carried by rain can collect beneath an unsecured vase, and if someone moves it, that grit can scratch the natural stone surface. Fixing the vase in position prevents this.

Year-round outdoor use, with one note for winter

A drainage hole is built into the base of each vase, which means it can remain outside throughout the year. The plastic inner vase is a different matter: during periods of hard frost it should be removed temporarily, as standing water inside it can freeze and cause the liner to crack. This is a straightforward precaution and takes only a moment.

A personal memorial, starting with the choice of stone

Natural stone has been used in memorials for centuries, and granite in particular carries a quiet authority that feels right for the purpose. When you choose a granite type that matches or complements the existing headstone or urn for ashes, the vase becomes part of a considered whole rather than an addition. That correspondence between the stone already there and the one you bring to it says something about the care you are taking. It does not need to be explained to anyone who sees it.

The vase is available in several granite types and colors, and if you are unsure which would sit best with your existing memorial, we are happy to help you think it through. Take a look at the options, and feel free to get in touch with any questions.