Barnes Memorials

11/18/2021

Some very cool photos of the quarry in Barre Vermont where "Barre Gray" granite is extracted and used for memorials all around the world.

06/14/2020

This amount of granite is hard to fathom! Over the years we have been in business there are a handful of granites that are now unavailable due to the quarry 'drying up'. It's good to know that Barre Gray, "Vermont's Masterpiece", won't have that issue. Since it is so abundant and a great quality granite it makes for an excellent memorial choice, ensuring that it will be able to be matched generations from now.

According to measurements made by researchers from MIT, the depth of the granite in Rock of Ages' Barre, VT quarry is four miles long, about two miles wide, and ten miles thick. At current recovery rates, there’s another 4,500 years of stone in the ground!

05/25/2020

As a memorial company, it is our job to honor the lives people lived through memorialization. We are constantly reminded in our work that it is more than an 'engraved stone' we are designing and creating, it is a reflection of a life well lived and a piece of art that will tell the story of that life for generation after generation. Memorial Day is a time to think about the lives of all who served our country, especially those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. It is more than just a long weekend; thank you to all veterans and those currently serving for giving us the ability to enjoy this day.

"Today we honor the men and women who dedicated their lives in service to their country. “Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices.” – Harry S. Truman

12/25/2019

From our family to yours, Merry Christmas everyone. We hope you have a wonderful time with family, friends and travel safely.

05/01/2019

This is a new commercial we recently shot right here in Baldwinsville. Look for it on TV in the near future!

05/26/2018

Hope everyone has a great Memorial Day weekend, as we remember and honor those who served and sacrificed for our country.

05/28/2017

These tanks were passing through the locks today in Baldwinsville.
Safe travels to Rochester!!

05/27/2017

Many cemeteries in Onondaga, Oswego, and Cayuga counties were unable to install foundations for monuments and memorials this season.
These men can NOT control mother nature.
If this has affected your family, the cemeteries and memorial dealers are working hard together, and as soon as weather allows the cement foundations will be installed and memorials will be delivered.

05/26/2017

If your family and friends memorials need cleaning, you can easily make arrangments over the phone.
As well as final dates and installation of veteran military plaques.
In office, we have military grave flags with holders.PLEASE remember to care for and respect the people who sacrificed for our freedom.

04/11/2017

Spring floral arrangements are now available. Saddle arrangments "hug" the top of monuments.
We also have classic wreaths on tripods, and heart shaped on tripods.