BENCH

I drove up to the Stone Co and got a few prices. We need to decide what we want engraved on the bench and if we want a picture and which one. I personally, would like one that is recent if we go with a pic, it doesn't matter to me one way or the other.
For a 32 inch (two seater) bench it would cost $300, (polished included). For it to be cut (rectangular) it would be an additional $90. Engraving added to the bench would cost $285. That is for example "In memory of Ralph & Vivian Treadway" or "In memory of Mommy and Daddy" etc. She said when you get into Bible verses and lots of dates, it would increase in price, understandably. Someone mentioned a picture of them and they can do that. It is an oval insert that they make from an original picture (has to be sent to Canada) and it has a lifetime warranty. I asked her "Whose lifetime?" and she said she had never thought of that!! Anyway, for a 3 3/4 X 5 1/16, the price is $324. For a 5 X 7, it is $424. An 8 X 10 being over $600. She said that is our greatest expense...the warranty also covers vandalism. You siblings need to decide what you want on there...But the bad news is that it won't be done by Easter. And she said no matter where you get it done, most likely it will not be done by then. 4-6 weeks is a rough estimate. Michelle asked where the money would come from...actually Ruth held that back when she dispersed Mommy's money since we were already talking about the bench.
The total with the smaller picture is $999.00. The sooner you all weigh in, the sooner I can place the order. If you decide you don't want a picture, they can put things like a bible, praying hands, etc. and they all look really nice. They can put flowers (lilac) or just whatever. Let me know what you all think. I'll call Lonnie.