Upright Headstones
A traditional vertical monument with room for inscriptions, portraits, and personal artwork.
A local San Jose monument shop
A lasting memorial, made personal.
Custom headstones, monuments, granite colors, portraits, and bilingual inscriptions created with patient guidance for families throughout San Jose and the Bay Area.
Visit our shop at 26 San Jose Avenue. Monday–Friday, 10 AM–5 PM. Weekends by appointment.
Local shopPersonal guidance in San Jose
12 granite colorsSee physical samples in person
Bilingual inscriptionsCultural designs and family traditions
Custom designsPortraits, artwork, and unique shapes
Monument styles
Find a style that feels right for your family
Every cemetery, family tradition, and personal story is different. Explore the most common memorial styles, then let SBK help you understand the options.
Double Monuments
A companion memorial designed to honor two loved ones with coordinated inscriptions and design.
Slant Markers
An angled face that keeps inscriptions easy to read while maintaining a lower profile.
Flat Grave Markers
A dignified ground-level marker available in multiple granite colors and layouts.
Full Grave Ledgers
A substantial full-length granite memorial with generous space for detailed personalization.
Custom Memorials
Unique shapes, cultural motifs, and one-of-a-kind designs created around an individual story.
Granite selection
Color, character, and lasting contrast
Browse polished blacks, warm browns, classic greys, greens, blues, and lighter tones. You are welcome to view physical samples at our San Jose shop.
Blue Pearl
Deep blue-grey with an iridescent mineral shimmer that gives upright monuments a distinctive presence.
Emerald Pearl
Rich dark green with luminous pearl-like movement for a striking, elegant memorial.
Tropical Green
Olive-green stone with warm brown and gold veining that brings natural warmth and character.
Tan Brown
An earthy brown base with dark mineral crystals for a grounded, timeless appearance.
Bahama Blue
A refined blue-grey with subtle charcoal and silver inclusions.
Paradiso
Dark green-black with sweeping gold and rust veining for a bold, one-of-a-kind result.
Recent work
Memorials created for Bay Area families
Each piece is designed around a real family, a real story, and the cemetery requirements that shape the final memorial.
A process built around your family
Start wherever you are
Some families arrive with a complete idea. Others only know the cemetery and a name. Both are completely okay.
SBK will walk you through monument styles, granite colors, inscription layouts, portraits, artwork, and cemetery requirements without rushing the conversation.
Share your ideasBring cemetery information, names, dates, photos, or inspiration.
Choose the monument and graniteCompare styles, colors, and practical cemetery requirements.
Review the designSee the layout and request revisions before approving it.
Visit or call the San Jose shop
Let’s talk through what your family has in mind.
There is no pressure and no wrong place to begin. Call, visit, or send a few details through the estimate form.