Baker Memorials Inc.

Baker Memorials Inc. A full service monument dealer since 1959

05/02/2024

Many of the earlier American gravestones were made on materials that didn’t hold up with time, so many inscriptions have faded. During the latter half of the 1800’s, people realized this problem and started using granite instead.

04/30/2024

Monuments, markers, and tombstones are gentle and permanent reminders of a loved one who has passed, and provide solace, comfort, and a sense of closure to family members and the community.

04/25/2024

Flat markers are sometimes called grass markers. They mark the head of the grave and are positioned flat to the ground, flush with the grass.

04/23/2024

The most common type of memorial is the gravestone or the memorial plaque. Also common are war memorials commemorating those who have died in wars. Memorials in the form of a cross are called intending crosses.

04/18/2024

Marble is recrystallized limestone. Marble and limestone both slowly dissolve over long periods of time due to acidity in rainwater. This is the main reason inscriptions become difficult to read.

04/16/2024

It's always a good idea to first visit your preferred monument company to determine the quality and types of items they produce, and ascertain their stability and standing within their own community.

04/11/2024

Older cemeteries in large metropolitan areas are often considered public treasures for their historical value. The art, architecture, and plant life in older cemeteries can be quite unique and appealing. In fact, some horticulturists believe there are heirloom rose bushes in some U.S. cemeteries that are more than a century old.

04/09/2024

A monument erected in honor of a person whose remains are elsewhere is called a "cenotaph", a word derived from the Greek words that mean "empty tomb."

04/04/2024

Any size or shape monument is available, as long as it stays within the restrictions set forth by the cemetery. Granite monuments are available in a variety of colors, and you are welcome to bring in your own piece for custom lettering.

04/02/2024

In the 1700s, some people started using mortgages, or a type of cage made of iron, to protect the graves from animals and grave robbers. This soon stopped being a common practice, however.

03/28/2024

Granite has become a popular monument material over the years, because it is durable and dramatic. The colors and patterns in the structure of granite give it an attractive three-dimensional quality.

03/26/2024

Slant monuments are normally relatively low to the ground (usually between one and two feet high), with the polished face sloping at a 45 degree angle. Typically, these memorials are supported by a foundation (which can raise the marker another foot or so).

Address

720 S 20th Street
Lexington, MO
64067

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+16602592931

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