Government-furnished markers, custom granite monuments, and full VA coordination — for every branch, every era, across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa.
"Every veteran we honor served something larger than themselves. The least we can do is place a stone that says their name clearly — and lasts long enough that grandchildren can find it."
The VA provides free headstones and markers for eligible veterans. We coordinate the application, accept delivery, and install the marker with a properly poured concrete foundation — at no charge for the paperwork assistance.
Many families choose to supplement or replace the government marker with a custom granite monument. We design, engrave, and install these to the same standard as any family memorial — with full military branch emblems and service details.
Every branch emblem — Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard — can be sandblasted or etched into granite with precision. We maintain reference artwork for every modern and historical branch insignia.
Every veteran monument foundation we pour can include pre-set holes for flag holders. This allows a flag to be placed without drilling into the stone or disturbing the grave after installation.
When a surviving spouse passes, we return to the cemetery and engrave the final date directly on the existing monument — without removing it, without disturbing the ground. Available for monuments we installed and those placed by others.
The application process for government-furnished markers involves the National Cemetery Scheduling Office and specific documentation. We have walked families through this process many times and will guide yours at no extra cost.
The Kennedy family has served veteran families across the tri-state region for over a century — through every conflict and every era of service.
We understand that a veteran's marker carries meaning that goes beyond a family grave. The military service, the rank, the unit, the campaign — all of it belongs on the stone. We treat that responsibility seriously.
Begin a veteran memorial →Call us. We will walk through the options — government marker, custom granite, or both — and handle the paperwork so you can focus on the family.