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The Finish of Your Monument Is Up To You!
The Finish Of Your Monument Makes A Big Impact!
All Polished Sides (P5)
- Why pick this: This is generally considered a premium, modern, or high-end look.
- Maximum Contrast: Polishing makes granite its darkest value, which makes laser-etched photos or lighter lettering stand out dramatically.
- Superior Maintenance: Polished surfaces are smooth and glass-like, making them easiest to clean.
- Weather Protection: If the monument is under a tree, a fully polished stone is better protected against moss, bird droppings, and debris, as there are no rough crevices for dirt to stick to.
- Sleek Aesthetic: It has a highly reflective, shining finish that stands out in the cemetery.
Polish on Front, Back, and Top (P3), BRP on Sides
- Why pick this: This is often seen as a middle-ground choice, combining the luxury of a polished top with the rustic contrast of rock-pitched sides.
- Lower Maintenance Top: Polishing the top makes cleaning easier, as debris is less likely to settle there.
- Rustic Contrast: The BRP (Balanced Rock Pitch) sides create a hand-chiseled, natural look that adds contrast and texture to the memorial.
- Cost-Effectiveness: It can be slightly more budget-friendly than polishing all five sides.
Polish on Front and Back (P2), BRP on Sides and Top
- Why pick this: This is a classic, traditional, and often most budget-friendly choice.
- Traditional Look: The rough rock-pitch on the top and sides gives a natural, rustic appearance.
- Lower Cost: Less polishing means lower production costs.
- Texture Contrast: The rough sides provide a strong tactile and visual contrast to the smooth front and back, often making the lettering feel more grounded.
We Make The Design Process Easy and Personal.
Focusing on Your Family
We focus on one family at a time, offering a truly custom design process so you can see and feel confident in your monument before it’s ever created.
Respectful & Comforting
We take pride in walking alongside you—providing personalized designs, clear communication, and a thoughtful process from start to finish.
You Are Part of the Process
We combine craftsmanship with a modern, in-house design process—so you’re not just another order, you’re part of the process every step of the way. What you want for your loved one is what matters most.
Time For Reflection
Our modern design process allows you the ability to take home a color proof of your design. We encourage you to look it over, share with your family and make the final design decisions when you are ready. We will never pressure you to make a decision.
We Handle The Logistics For You
We work with cemeteries all over the state, and will handle the arrangement and logistics of getting the proper footing installed ahead of the monument. When it's time to set the headstone, we will make those arrangements and let you know when it is complete.
Caring & Grace
If at any time in this process you have questions, concerns or want to make a change. We will walk with you to make sure you are happy and feel a sense of pride in your choices. Your loved ones legacy is of the utmost importance to us, and we will be there for you every step of the way.
Clean & Preserve Your Loved Ones Monument
Our process is recognized & approved by Arlington National Cemetery, the US Department of Veteran Affairs, the National Parks Service & other historic preservation agencies.
Our goal is to do no harm to the stone which is why we use non-abrasive techniques and no harsh chemicals.
Regardless of the age of your headstone, a monument is an indefinite investment in your family. We offer a non-abrasive technique that restores the shine and brilliance of your monument.
For those headstones that require a little more than elbow grease, we are trained in removing the Lichen, moss & algae that can be seen overtaking the beauty of your loved ones monument.
Quality & Commitment, is our Promise!
Full Concrete Footings
Full Concrete Footings
Full Concrete Footings
We do our best to ensure your monument will remain stable from tipping or settling over time due to soil movement, frost heave or other environmental factors.
Our footings are dug below the frost line and filled with high quality cement to withstand the test of time.
Our Commitment To You
Full Concrete Footings
Full Concrete Footings
At Bokhoven Monument, our team of professionals personally dig and set your monument to ensure they are set properly and within Cemetery and local regulations. We are committed to providing a high quality footing that will display your loved ones memorial long into the future.
Attention To Detail
Full Concrete Footings
Attention To Detail
Our granite foundation caps have a minimum of a 3” wash around your monument. This will allow mowing equipment to work in a safe distance from your monument protecting your investment and it's beauty.
Honoring Your Loved Ones: A Gallery of Cherished Memories
Our Mission
MAKE YOUR MEMORY LAST FOREVER
Bokhoven Monument is dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized monument and memorial services to families in central Iowa. Our mission is to help you honor the life of your loved one in a meaningful way.
Bokhoven Monument, Honoring Every Life With Dignity & Grace
Rooted in the Pella community and guided by Christian values, we’re here to offer steady support and honest understanding. With clarity and compassion, we’ll help you begin this meaningful journey..
Cemetery Decoration Services
Premium Silk Flowers
We offer a high quality silk flower designed to last long, hold its color and bring beauty and comfort to your loved ones monument. Inspired by a local Pella Florist, our bouquets and monument saddles provide a unique style and element of class to each grave site.
Cemetery Delivery Services
We will happily deliver and set up the flowers on your loved ones grave site. We take the time to make sure everything is properly placed, looks fresh, and then provide you with a photo to see how it looks. Your satisfaction is of the utmost importance. Whether you live in Pella or another State, we are happy to work with you to honor a loved one.
Any Occasion
We have an abundance of floral options for you to choose from. Regardless of the season, we have colors to match. From the bright colors of spring, to the deep warm colors of a fall harvest, we have something for you. Our inhouse floral professional ensures every bouquet or monument saddle is of the highest quality.
Vases
In many different shapes and granite colors, we offer the hand crafted vases designed to withstand the many seasons of Iowa weather. We also offer a full line of, Made In the USA, US Metalcraft vases. Both options provide long lasting and affordable choices for any monument.
Veterans
Every Veteran deserves a flag at the site of their final resting place. When you buy your flowers from us, we will provide a fresh American flag, complimentary, as a small token of thanks to your loved one. Just let us know!