Heritage Memorials is able to supply granite monuments in over a dozen different colours as well as white and grey marble. Our raw materials are obtained from countries such as India, Italy, Norway, South Africa, and Zimbabwe as well as Canada and the U.S.
We have built our reputation on the quality of our finished products and with this in mind we begin the manufacturing process using the finest materials available. A selection of some of our granite colours is shown below. (Please note: colours may vary from the actual granites depending upon your screen, its colour settings and the browser you are using. These samples are intended as a guide only, and as with any natural product granite may vary slightly from batch to batch.)
Granite Information
As one of the last remaining fabricators of granite memorials in Atlantic Canada, Heritage has complete control of product quality as our manufacturing process starts with receiving 10-15 ton granite blocks directly from the quarries. This ensures strict quality control, which is the hallmark of every monument Heritage produces.
All Heritage Manufactured Granite Memorials are Perpetually Guaranteed against all defects such as cracks, fractures or discolouration.
Granite, as a natural product, comes in many differing types. The granite you choose has the single largest impact on quality and durability.
Our granite rating system is designed to provide a simple easy method to compare granites using characteristics that influence value.
All Heritage granites are rated between one and five diamonds based on the following factors;
- Hardness; Hard granites maintain polish, softer granites tend to fade
- Consistency; Quality granites display uniformity – variation in colour and grain is less desirable
- Lettering Contrast; Good contrast makes lettering and designs more visible
- Water Absorption; Water absorption causes granite to darken which affects lettering visibility
- Colour Depth; Within each colour group the darkest granites are the best for memorials
- Durability; The above factors all contribute to a monument’s effectiveness at withstanding nature’s elements
Hallmark Black
Quarry
South Africa
Trade Name
#1 Belfast Black
Description
- Very best solid black
- Extremely consistent in colour and grain structure
- Very hard granite
- Produces very dark high gloss polish
- Excellent durability
Lettering
- Accepts very detailed lettering and design
Canadian Black
Quarry
Quebec
Trade Name
Cambrian Black
Description
- Value priced Canadian quarried material
- Dark black granite with large grain structure
- Natural polish, unlike some imported monuments which can have artificial coatings that fade over time
- Softer than most solid black ganites
Lettering
- Good visibility of sandblasted panels without the need for colored paint
- Panels can be rougher in texture than higher end black granites
- Cannot be laser etched with large scenes due to large flecks that hamper visibility
- Smaller laser portraits are attainable
Rose Red
Quarry
India
Trade Name
PG Red
Description
- Dark red granite with little colour variation
- Extremely hard
- Produces very dark high gloss polish
- One of the darkest and most consistent red granites available
- Excellent durability
Lettering
- Lettering and designs are less detailed than black granites
- Cannot be laser etched
Barre Grey
Quarry
Vermont, USA
Trade Name
Barre Grey
Description
- Considered the best grey granite available
- Consistent in colour and grain structure
- Produces quality polish
- Excellent durability
- Less moisture penetration and better contrast than most grey granites
Lettering
- Lettering and design are less detailed than black granites
- Best of the grey granites
- Cannot be laser etched
Jet Black
Quarry
Zimbabwe or India
Trade Name
Zimbabwe Black or Pitch Black
Description
- Solid black granite with extra fine grain that can appear slightly cloudy or exhibit small white flecks
- Produces dark polish
- As a boulder quarried granite, this material has some variation from block to block
- Extremely durable
Lettering
- Accepts very detailed lettering and designs
- Excellent for laser etching due to extremely fine grain
- Exhibits a good contrast
Canadian Pink
Quarry
Northern Ontario
Trade Name
Vermillion Pink
Description
- Salmon pink in colour
- Softer than the red granites
- Unpolished surfaces temporarily darken due to moisture penetration
- Colour varies within quarry
- Easy to saw and polish
- Lower costs make this a value priced granite
Lettering
- Lettering and design detail somewhat limited
- Cannot be laser etched
Blue Pearl
Quarry
Norway
Trade Name
Blue Pearl
Description
- Coarse grained blue granite known for large reflective crystals
- Takes a deep lustrous shine but can fade in direct sunlight over time
- Not as hard as most granites
- Colour is variable with different grades available
- Best used for indoor applications
Lettering
- Lettering and design detail somewhat limited
- Cannot be laser etched
- Exhibits below average contrast
- Coarse grained granites are more difficult to read from a distance
Stanstead Grey
Quarry
Southern Quebec
Trade Name
Stanstead Grey
Description
- Medium grained granite with pronounced black flecks
- Softer than other grey granites
- Exposed surfaces temporarily darken due to moisture penetration
- Easy to saw and polish
- Lower costs make this a value priced granite
Lettering
- Lettering and design detail somewhat limited
- Cannot be laser etched
- Sandblast panels can darken over time
Pacific Black
Quarry
China
Trade Name
China Black
Description
- Dark fine grained granite
- Completely manufactured in China
- Not as hard as most black granites
- Can experience fading & discolouration
- Impossible to determine the quality of each memorial
- Experience shows a history of quality problems being covered up at the factory and only becoming visible after exposure to elements
- Inconsistent quality is a problem
- Lower costs make this a value priced granite
- Only non-manufactured Heritage granite
- Not warranted against fading or discolouration
Lettering
- Accepts very detailed lettering and designs
- Excellent for laser etching due to extremely fine grain and softness of granite
