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We are Century Monument

Since 1979, Century Monument Company has provided the capital district with high-quality family memorials and services. Started by Ted Burek, Century Monument has serviced the area with the best granite you can find anywhere. Our Heirloom-certified memorials are held to the industry's highest standard. From cemetery lettering to cleaning, to resetting, we provide you with high-quality memorial services. Rest assured your family will be handled with the proper care and consideration during your most trying times.

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A Letter from the Century Monument

We are a second-generation company and we would be doing you a disservice if we didn’t mention the person responsible. Our father, Ted, is a retired Marine Sergeant, who served his country proudly. Later on, he became the superintendent of Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. It was there that he decided to take the next step and start Century Monument from our house. Shortly after, he purchased property on Columbia Street, where we are still located to this very day. Our father donated to many youth organizations and schools over the years. He also provided monuments and markers to families in need when they experienced unforeseen tragedies. Unfortunately, he passed away in June 2019. Like so many families we deal with today, it was a great loss. We learned a lot from him over the years, but nothing more than the importance of what customer care should be like in our business. We want to assure you, that this will continue. Like you, We've lost someone we truly loved.

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Home of Heirloom Memorials

Your family’s cemetery memorial is a lasting tribute and a statement of love and remembrance that endures through time. As certified heirloom memorialists, Century Monument prides itself on complete product knowledge, whose primary purpose is to guide you through the design and selection of your family monument.


From basic markers to the most elaborate estate memorials, mausoleums, civic features, and war memorials, these lasting tributes are created only by those memorialists with knowledge, skill, and experience. All workmanship and materials are guaranteed and backed by the industry's only perpetual warranty. Combine all of this with the support of Buttura & Gherardi, the industry leader in the design and manufacture of granite memorials, and you have Century Monument.

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Enhanced Etching

Enhanced Etching is a combined process of laser and hand etching that we have developed to ensure the absolute best detail and visibility for portrait etchings. Our supplier's hand etchers are top-of-the-line artists who create custom portraits and scenes. We have a library of high-quality designs. Each design has been selected for the absolute best imagery when etched on granite. You can also choose from photos of your own that have special meaning to you and your loved ones. Here you will see some of the custom memorials we have produced.

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Why Century Monument?

At Century Monument, we believe there is no project too big and no project too small. We put love and top-quality workmanship into everything we make. We have established a tradition of crafting quality memorials for our customers. Our granite, materials, and craftsmanship are the best in the business. Whatever your need may be, we provide you with peace of mind.


Our staff has been specially trained and certified as Heirloom Memorial Design Experts. Be assured that you will be treated with the highest level of courtesy, professionalism, and compassion. Your complete and lasting satisfaction is our pledge. Together we will achieve a tribute in stone that will preserve the dignity and memory of your family for eternity.

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Offering Free Consultations

Century Monuments has been a family-owned company since 1979. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.

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It's Simply a Matter of Caring

When you work with Century Monument, you'll receive customized gravestones and monuments that memorialize the important people in your life. We use quality materials to craft a headstone that allows your loved one's memory to live on eternally. Our professional memorialists are highly experienced and skilled in designing a headstone that meets your every need. We would be honored to assist you during the memorial process and would be more than happy to give you a free consultation today.

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Century Monument Company

Not because someone is gone, but because someone was here.

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HOURS


Mon-Fri: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Sat: Anytime by appointment

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LOCATION


24 Columbia Street

Rensselaer, NY 12144

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CONSULTATION


Call Our Office:

(518) 462-9444

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about our services? We're here to help.

  • Why is Century Monument so popular?

    Century Monument has been serving the Rensselaer area for over 30 years. We take great pride in providing our customers with exceptional monuments and headstones. We only use high-grade materials to craft our monuments, so you can rest assured you'll receive the best and most qualified memorial service. With professional care and consideration, our staff is here to design personalized monuments to fit your family's needs. 


    Contact us today if you want to give your loved one a custom-crafted monument in honor of their memory. 

  • What services do you offer?

    At Century Monument, we provide our clients with high-quality family memorials, monuments, and headstones. We make it our mission to honor the legacy of your loved ones with compassion, care, and courtesy. From engraved lettering to routine maintenance, we take care of the memorials we provide. Please feel free to contact us for a free consultation today. 

  • What is the best way to get in touch?

    There are several ways to contact us at Century Monument. You can call us at (518) 462-9444. You can email us at centurymonument34@aol.com. You can also message us by filling out one of our contact forms. Whatever way you choose, someone will be in touch with you as soon as possible. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. 

  • What is the purchasing process?

    There is a process and things you should know before you purchase a memorial.

    1. How many graves are there in the lot? Most cemeteries have size restrictions that pertain to the number of graves there are. 2 grave lots, 4 grave lots, and so on. If there is already an upright monument, chances are you can only purchase a flat marker. Knowing this will ease the process for you.
    2. Once we determine the size, the next step is the color. We have a color chart here for you to see. Prices vary with regard to the color you choose.
    3. The design. There are basic shapes, and we have design books here that you can go through that range from Catholic designs with crosses and flowers to plain designs with borders only or just flowers. If you have a plan in mind, we can also do that.
    4. The sketch. Once you decide on your memorial, we will have a sketch done with everything you have chosen, along with names and dates, for you to see and approve. If there are changes needed or if you want a different design, feel free to do so. We will not rush you or push you into something you are not comfortable with. This is your memorial, and it should be done properly, the way you want.
    5. Once approved, the details are sent into production. Your monument will be handled by what I believe are the best craftsmen and women in the industry. When finished, it is shipped to us and set on your family lot for you to visit for many years to come.
  • What is your warranty policy?

    Heirloom® Memorials

    Heirloom® Memorials are simply the best, period. These granites have weathered the test of time and have proven to be the very finest quality for cemetery memorial use. They offer the highest luster quality for polishing, the most uniform grain in texturing, and the finest color contrast for carving and lettering. All of this is backed by the Heirloom® Full Perpetual Warranty Program, which not only guarantees the granite but also assures you of the finest craftsmanship on all surfaces. Look for the Heirloom® Seal to be engraved on every Heirloom® memorial as your symbol of confidence and protection. 


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    Artisan® Memorials

    The Artisan® brand of memorials is also of excellent quality. The granite selected for these products will have very high luster in polishing, uniform texturing, and strong contrast for carving. These granites are second only to Heirloom, and the Artisan® Seal is your assurance that this product is backed with an Artisan® Full Perpetual Warranty Program.


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  • What type of image is best for etching?

    The quality of the image greatly determines the quality of the etching. Many images are acceptable for laser etching; some are not. If the image is not of the highest quality to laser etch, we have highly qualified artists who can and will hand etch the image. This may be necessary to achieve the highest-quality monument.


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