Roslindale · Quincy · Cambridge

If a life is worth living, it is worth remembering.

Since 1896, W. C. Canniff & Sons Inc. has been one of Massachusetts’ largest and most complete monument manufacturers — with an impressive selection of over 1,000 monuments to choose from.

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Celtic cross monument for the William C. Canniff family, carved with the family names

1896In business since

1,000+Monuments to choose from

3Showrooms

What we make & do

Services

From a new family monument to re-lettering a stone that is already in the cemetery, everything is done by one name that has served Boston-area families for generations.

Headstones
Granite & Bronze Markers
Cremation Monuments
Benches & Corner Stones
Urns & Vases
Expert Cemetery Engraving
Cemetery Lettering
Re-Lettering
Custom Sandblasting
Photo Etching
Porcelain Pictures
Refinishing / Cleaning

No charge

Free Engraving Estimate

Need lettering added to an existing stone? We go out to the cemetery, look at your stone, and send you a free estimate. To get started, call or email us with:

Name and town of the cemetery
Grave location (section and grave number)
Family name on the stone
Any names currently engraved on the stone
What you would like engraved on the stone
Your town & zip, and the legal lot representative

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Frequently Asked Questions

We have been in business since 1896.

It really depends on the color of granite, how much engraving there is and the size of the stone. The best bet is to come on down to see us, that way we can show you the different choices.

Yes we do. It depends on the size, style and number of letters and numbers. We would have to go out to the cemetery and take a look at your stone, then we would send you a free estimate.

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