You’ve come to the right place. At Mattos Monuments, we are committed to assisting you throughout the process. We will help you understand the regulations and restrictions of the cemetery where the stone will be installed and will provide you with a large selection of sizes, shapes, and granite colors to fit your taste, style, and budget. Call, email, or visit our showroom. We will greet you with friendly, no-pressure service and happily answer any questions. We aim to provide you with the highest-quality product for your needs and budget. 

We have many standard shapes and sizes of in-stock granite to choose from. There are two main types of headstones to choose from: grass markers and upright monuments. Grass markers are typically installed flat, flush with the grass (required by some cemeteries), or poured on a slight slope. Upright monuments come in several different shapes, from standard vertical monuments to wedge-shaped slants, hearts, ovals, teardrops, and others. Please take a look at our inspiration pages for examples of completed work.

We begin by helping you select the size, shape, and granite color. We work closely with all the Bay Area cemeteries and make sure you are selecting a memorial that meets their guidelines. Once you choose, we will write up an order that includes the information you would like on the stone, help you select a design, have you sign your cemetery permit, and collect a down payment. Our in-house, experienced artists will design your memorial as you requested, and we will email you a proof for your review and approval through our Stonespot portal. If there’s something you would like to have changed or an error or misspelling, it’s no problem. Just let us know, and we will gladly make the necessary changes until you are completely satisfied. It is extremely important to triple check all the grammar, spelling, and accuracy of dates on the proof.

Our design room, organized with your comfort in mind, is professional and wheelchair accessible. This means you can comfortably explore the various size options and granite color choices. It’s spacious enough to accommodate large groups and multiple family members, ensuring a stress-free experience.  Thank you for choosing Mattos Monuments. We deeply value your business and are genuinely excited to assist you in the process of ordering and designing a monument for you or your loved one. We will meticulously document your order, capturing all the details for your stone and your personalized engraving, which includes: Name of the cemetery where the stone will be delivered and/or installed Color of granite Size and shape of stone Vases and/or holes in the concrete border Design information Names, dates, and other lettering * If you have plots that are double-deep instead of side-by-side, please be sure to notify us. Doing so ensures that the stone you order will fit within the size restrictions of your plot. We reach out to the cemetery to get your memorial dimensions approved and make sure that your plots allow for the size and type of memorial you are ordering. Many cemeteries have sections that require stones to be flat/flush with the grass. 

We typically request a 50% deposit of the total cost of the order to begin or order the granite and to start with the design and proof approval process. We accept cash, personal and cashier’s checks, VISA, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, and debit cards. We can even email or text you a secure payment link to make the process fast and easy.

After you pay a deposit, we will begin designing your order. Please allow 5-7 business days to receive your first proof. We typically send proofs via email and text. We value your input in the design proof approval process. Please carefully review the proof to ensure that names, dates, and other words are spelled correctly, have the right punctuation, and that the design and layout meet your expectations. You can communicate any necessary changes or corrections via text, phone, email, or in person. We will promptly make the requested changes and send you a new proof for approval. Once you have thoroughly reviewed the proof and confirmed that everything is correct and to your liking, we kindly ask you to approve the proof through our StoneSpot portal.