Business Details
Family-Owned Memorial Monuments Since 1898
Since 1898, Clark Memorials has been dedicated to crafting enduring memorials that honor legacies with precision and artistry. As a family-owned business spanning over a century, we combine time-honored craftsmanship with modern techniques to create personalized monuments from premium granite and marble. Our team of skilled designers and sculptors works closely with families to ensure each memorial reflects the unique life it commemorates. Backed by a lifetime warranty on materials and craftsmanship, we maintain ownership of quarries and production facilities to guarantee quality at every stage.With 13 Alabama locations and affiliations with prestigious organizations like the American Institute of Commemorative Art, we provide comprehensive services including custom design, on-site engraving, and veterans' memorials. Our commitment to excellence extends to offering granite bases for government-issued markers and collaborating with renowned material suppliers like Georgia Marble. Through generations of experience and a focus on innovation, we continue to set industry standards for memorial artistry.
Services
Custom Monument Design
On-Site Engraving
Veterans Markers
Granite Selection
Memorial Installation
Highlights and features
- We offer lifetime warranties on all materials and craftsmanship
- Our family-owned business has served since 1898 with generational expertise
- We operate three Georgia granite quarries for material quality control
- Our design team creates custom memorials at no additional cost
- We maintain Alabama's largest inventory of memorial stones
Associations and certifications
- Georgia Marble Company
- American Institute of Commemorative Art
What people say
Exceptional quality
Personalized service
Historical expertise
Lifetime warranty
Custom designs
Services
Custom Monument Design
Our architectural design team develops personalized monuments using premium materials. Clients receive tailored solutions that reflect individual legacies through detailed consultations. With over 125 years of experience, we transform concepts into enduring stone memorials that honor lives lived.
On-Site Engraving
We provide precision engraving services for existing cemetery markers. Our technicians match original fonts and styles while completing additions within 60-120 days. This service preserves memorial integrity while incorporating new commemorative elements.
Veterans Markers
We facilitate government-issued bronze markers and granite bases for veterans. Our specialists guide families through VA application processes while offering customization options like personalized verses and floral arrangements for enhanced memorialization.
Granite Selection
Our quarries in Georgia provide premium granite blocks for memorial construction. Each stone undergoes rigorous inspection before processing. We offer diverse color options and finishes to create durable, aesthetically distinctive memorials.
Memorial Installation
We handle complete memorial installation from foundation preparation to final positioning. Our technicians ensure proper alignment and stability using specialized equipment. This service includes site preparation and long-term foundation guarantees.
People
Pierre Tourney Sr
President
With over 60 years in the memorial industry, Pierre leads Clark Memorials as third-generation leadership. He maintains active roles in professional organizations and oversees strategic development while ensuring quality standards.
Charles Tourney
Vice President
Managing Birmingham operations since 1964, Charles brings decades of experience in memorial sales and production oversight. He specializes in client consultations and maintaining family business traditions.
Pierre Tourney Jr
CFO
As Chief Financial Officer and North Alabama Development Manager, Pierre Jr. combines financial expertise with regional market knowledge. He ensures operational efficiency while maintaining family business values.
Questions
What memorial customization options are available?
We offer custom designs, epitaphs, symbols, and sculpture elements. Our designers work with families to create personalized tributes that reflect individual legacies.
Do you provide warranties on memorials?
All memorials include a lifetime warranty covering materials, craftsmanship, and foundation against natural wear and tear, transferable to future heirs.
How long does memorial production take?
Standard memorials typically require 60-120 days for design, production, and installation, depending on complexity and customization requirements.
Can you match existing monument styles?
Our engraving team precisely matches fonts and styles of existing monuments to maintain consistency when adding names, dates, or other commemorative elements.
What veterans memorialization options exist?
We provide government-issued bronze markers with granite bases, including customization options like personalized verses and floral arrangements for veteran memorials.
Do you serve areas beyond Alabama?
While based in Alabama, we deliver and install memorials nationwide through our network of regional representatives and logistics partners.
