Des Moines-Winterset Memorials

10/09/2025

Happy ESOPtober! Proud to celebrate National Employee Ownership Month and honored to be a part of the Rayser Holdings employee-owned community!

🎉 Celebrating National Employee Ownership Month! 🎉

At Rayser, we’re proud to be 100% employee-owned—and this year marks 21 years of our incredible employee ownership journey! 🏆

Being employee-owned isn’t just a structure—it’s a mindset. It’s about:

Collaboration: Working together to deliver the best for our clients

Community: Supporting each other and our local communities

Culture: Building a workplace where every owner has a voice

Commitment: Driving innovation, quality, and excellence every day

We couldn’t have reached this milestone without our amazing Rayser Employee Owners. Your dedication, ideas, and teamwork are what make our company thrive!

Here’s to 21 years of ownership, pride, and shared success—and to the many more to come. 💛

10/07/2025

🌟 Celebrating National Employee Ownership Month! 🌟

At Des Moines Winterset Memorials, we’re proud to be part of Rayser Holdings, a 100% employee-owned company. Being employee-owned means our team is personally invested in every memorial we create and in serving our community with care and dedication. 💛

Learn more about what employee ownership means for our team, our customers, and our community in our latest blog: [Link to blog]

10/02/2025

🌸 Granite Color of the Month: Salisbury Pink 🌸

This October, we’re featuring the elegant Salisbury Pink granite from our trusted partners at Tecstone Granite. With its warm, soft pink tones and subtle natural flecks, Salisbury Pink offers a timeless, graceful look—perfect for creating a lasting tribute to your loved ones. 💖

🔹 Why Choose Salisbury Pink?
✔️ Warm, inviting pink hues that create a serene and beautiful memorial
✔️ Durable and high-quality granite from Tecstone Granite
✔️ Ideal for both traditional and modern memorial designs

Create a memorial that combines beauty, strength, and elegance with Salisbury Pink.

👉 Contact us today or visit our website to learn more about Salisbury Pink and explore our full selection of granite colors!

10/01/2025

🌟 Featured Inventory: Upright Granite Monuments – On Sale! 🌟

This week, we’re featuring five beautiful upright granite monuments, including some special shapes, at just $3,995 + tax! That price includes the granite, standard engraving, footing, and installation—everything you need for a lasting tribute.

⏳ Hurry – these monuments are marked down until the end of the year or while supplies last!

Additionally, our Fall Inventory Sale is currently underway through November 30th, offering up to 40% off all memorials. Explore our full selection of in-stock inventory online.

👉 See all inventory options here: https://www.dmwmemorials.com/memorials/inventory/

09/22/2025

🌟 Featured Special Shape Monuments – Only $3,495 + tax! 🌟

These five stunning granite monuments include granite, engraving, footing, and installation—all for one great price. 🏛️

Hurry—marked down until the end of the year or while supplies last!

👉 Explore more in-stock inventory on sale now: https://www.dmwmemorials.com/memorials/inventory/

09/16/2025

💻 The Future of Memorials is Here 💻

Technology is changing the way we honor and remember our loved ones. From digital memorials and interactive QR codes to AR/VR experiences and custom 3D designs, innovations are creating lasting tributes that are more personal, meaningful, and accessible than ever. ✨

Discover how technology is shaping the future of memorials in our latest blog: https://www.dmwmemorials.com/the-role-of-technology-in-the-future-of-memorials/

09/10/2025

🌟 Featured Inventory: Granite Benches – Special “As Is” Pricing! 🌟

This week, we’re offering discounted in-stock granite benches in both park bench and pedestal styles. Perfect for memorial spaces or gardens, these benches are available in:

🔹 India Black – Park Bench Style
🔹 India Gray – Park Bench Style
🔹 Canadian Mahogany – Pedestal Bench Style

Please note: these benches have minor scratches and blemishes and are being sold “as is” at a discounted price. Prices are listed in the images and are only valid through 12/31/25.

⏳ Don’t miss out! Our Fall Inventory Sale is also happening now through November 30th, with even more great deals on memorials and monuments.

👉 Explore all of our in-stock inventory here: https://www.dmwmemorials.com/memorials/inventory/

09/05/2025

❤️ Granite Color of the Month: Missouri Red ❤️

This month, we’re featuring the rich and vibrant Missouri Red granite from our trusted partners at Tecstone Granite. Quarried right here in the state of Missouri, U.S., this granite is prized for its deep red tones and subtle black and gray flecks, creating a timeless and elegant look for any memorial.

🔹 Why Choose Missouri Red?
✔️ Beautiful, bold color that stands out while remaining classic
✔️ Durable, high-quality granite quarried locally in Missouri
✔️ Ideal for both traditional and contemporary memorial designs

Create a lasting tribute that reflects strength, love, and elegance with Missouri Red.

👉 Contact us today or visit our website to learn more about Missouri Red and our full selection of granite colors!

https://www.dmwmemorials.com/

09/01/2025

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of workers everywhere. Thank you to our incredible teams and to all who keep our communities moving forward. Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing holiday!

08/27/2025

🌟 Featured Inventory: Bevel & Slant Granite Monuments – On Sale! 🌟

This week, we’re offering five beautiful bevel and slant granite monuments at just $1,295 + tax! That price includes the granite, standard engraving, footing, and installation—everything you need for a lasting tribute.

Choose from stunning granite colors:
🔸 Cloud Gray
🔸 Autumn Brown
🔸 Diamond Pink
🔸 Mahogany
🔸 Discontinued Gray

⏳ Act now – these monuments are marked down until the end of the year or while supplies last!

And don’t forget, our Summer Inventory Sale is going strong with up to 40% off all memorials through August 31st. Browse our full selection of discounted monuments online.

👉 See all inventory options here: https://www.dmwmemorials.com/memorials/inventory/

08/20/2025

🌟 Featured Inventory: Special Shape Upright Granite Monuments – On Sale! 🌟

This week, we’re highlighting five stunning special shape upright granite monuments at $3,495 + tax! That price includes the granite, standard engraving, footing, and installation—everything you need for a lasting tribute.

Choose from beautiful granite colors:
🔸 Cloud Gray
🔸 Flash Black
🔸 India Red
🔸 Rustic Mahogany

⏳ Act fast – these monuments are marked down until the end of the year or while supplies last!

Don’t forget, our Summer Inventory Sale is going on now with up to 40% off all memorials through August 31st. Explore our full selection of discounted inventory online!

👉 See all inventory options here: https://www.dmwmemorials.com/memorials/inventory/

08/12/2025

🌍 Cultural Traditions in Memorial Design: Honoring Loved Ones Across the World 🌍

Memorials are a beautiful reflection of how different cultures celebrate life and honor the deceased. From the serene simplicity of Western memorials to the vibrant traditions of Día de los Mu***os, each culture brings unique meaning to the way we remember our loved ones. 🌸✨

In our latest blog post, we explore the cultural significance behind memorial designs from around the world—highlighting traditions, symbols, and practices that keep the memories of the departed alive.

👉 Read the full blog here: https://www.dmwmemorials.com/cultural-traditions-memorial-design/