Customer Reviews Summary
Carved In Stone, led by Paul, receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for its compassionate service, attention to detail, and high-quality products. Customers appreciate the transparent pricing and the speed of service, often highlighting how Paul makes a difficult process easier during emotionally challenging times. Many reviewers express their satisfaction with the final products, which are described as beautiful and well-crafted.
Lisa Schnebly Heidinger
I love Paul and Carved In Stone so much. He made everything so easy, from getting to browse all the possible sizes and types of stone to colors to pictures online, through the ordering process. It was way faster than I'd anticipated, and the final work is stunning. The carving is deep enough that it will not erode in weather, and it's classic, clean, and also conveys what we want it to. Paul himself is a joy to interact with; gracious, respecful, and also casual and approachable. I don't yearn to have to make tons of stones over the next few years, but those I need with difinitely be with him. If I could do six stars, I would.
Elizabeth Batchelor
Carved in Stone provided incredible service and created a beautiful headstone for my grandmother and plaque for my great-grandmother. Paul was kind, communicative, and worked quickly to fill our needs. He has a wide range of options and we are extremely happy with the quality and price. Highly recommend!
Kathleen
We highly recommend Paul and his company. Paul listened to our requests and designed a stone that is absolutely amazing. We are from another state so having a company we could trust was very important to us. Our stone was delivered within the time frame promised.
Bruce Wymore
While my work with Paul at Carved in Stone began with the design and ordering of a bronze plaque to be attached to the face of a slant headstone to be found, he then assisted me in finding a source company for the slant headstone (of a custom size and of North American and not Chinese granite.) With these ordered, Paul introduced me to a fellow (David) who does colored concrete slabs (amongst other work) and with whom I worked to get a colored concrete pad in place to receive the headstone. With the headstone delivered and in place, Paul then came to the cemetery to install the bronze plaque. The photos below show the cemetery plot marked for the pad, the completed concrete pad, the headstone in place on the pad, and finally the bronze plaque placed on the headstone (with the engraved lettering covered to protect the innocent !)Paul was excellent to work with (via phone, text and email ... and in person !) He was very competitive in pricing and persistent and conscientious in getting the job done well. To be highly recommended !
Lisa Schnebly Heidinger
I love Paul and Carved In Stone so much. He made everything so easy, from getting to browse all the possible sizes and types of stone to colors to pictures online, through the ordering process. It was way faster than I'd anticipated, and the final work is stunning. The carving is deep enough that it will not erode in weather, and it's classic, clean, and also conveys what we want it to. Paul himself is a joy to interact with; gracious, respecful, and also casual and approachable. I don't yearn to have to make tons of stones over the next few years, but those I need with difinitely be with him. If I could do six stars, I would.
Elizabeth Batchelor
Carved in Stone provided incredible service and created a beautiful headstone for my grandmother and plaque for my great-grandmother. Paul was kind, communicative, and worked quickly to fill our needs. He has a wide range of options and we are extremely happy with the quality and price. Highly recommend!
Kathleen
We highly recommend Paul and his company. Paul listened to our requests and designed a stone that is absolutely amazing. We are from another state so having a company we could trust was very important to us. Our stone was delivered within the time frame promised.
Bruce Wymore
While my work with Paul at Carved in Stone began with the design and ordering of a bronze plaque to be attached to the face of a slant headstone to be found, he then assisted me in finding a source company for the slant headstone (of a custom size and of North American and not Chinese granite.) With these ordered, Paul introduced me to a fellow (David) who does colored concrete slabs (amongst other work) and with whom I worked to get a colored concrete pad in place to receive the headstone. With the headstone delivered and in place, Paul then came to the cemetery to install the bronze plaque. The photos below show the cemetery plot marked for the pad, the completed concrete pad, the headstone in place on the pad, and finally the bronze plaque placed on the headstone (with the engraved lettering covered to protect the innocent !)Paul was excellent to work with (via phone, text and email ... and in person !) He was very competitive in pricing and persistent and conscientious in getting the job done well. To be highly recommended !
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I worked with the owner, Paul Smith on a headstone for my mother. I live on the other side of the country so I worked with Paul long distance by phone and digital comms. So I never met in person with Paul but he was always accommodating and I could tell he is an honest person who wants the best outcome for his customers. In my case, I am pleased with the stone and thank Paul for helping me get it just right.
Jeanne Rambo-Benkover
In addition to doing an excellent job on our daughterβs headstone, Paul is a genuinely kind and caring person. We were very impressed with his quality of work, ability to finish it quickly and his products are very reasonably priced .Overall Paul far exceeded our expectations in all areas. He made this very difficult time in our lives a little less stressful and sad. We would highly recommend him.
Gail Hitt
It was such a pleasure to have Carved in Stone Monument create our granite grave marker. It turned out so beautiful and the Army symbol was just amazing. Paul is wonderful to work with, and very reasonably priced. I would recommend him to anyone.
Virginia Vinal
Paul, a thoughtful, caring and patient person, helped me come to a decision on the memorial stone needed for my husbands passing and my future need. He went above and beyond what I had planned. Paul is an excellent craftsman. I highly recommend Carved in Stone Monuments.
Malaina Spillman
We have worked for over 2 years with Paul at Carved In Stone, he is always prompt, good prices and great customer service. We will continue to work with him and would recommend him to others aswell!
Kenny M.I.T.
Carved in Stone Monument was absolutely perfect and amazing to deal with during this very sad time I was faced with and making sure my parents were taken care of and had the headstone they deserved. Paul was amazing to work with. Made the process so simple and straightforward and listened to my thoughts and ideas to what my parents would have liked for a design. The end result was absolutely beautiful and amazing. This business is truly amazing in every way and what I truly needed to be able to get through this time! I know my parents will look down at the masterpiece created and be in awe as well!
Luan Olague
Recently, I was faced with the difficult task of acquiring a headstone for my son. Paul at Carved In Stone was extremely helpful in choosing a size, shape and design. He gave great advice regarding layout, fonts, colors, etc. Most importantly, he was kind and compassionate knowing this was an emotionally difficult task and often called just to ask how I was doing. Once the final artwork was approved, the stone was finished in a timely manner. The setting of the headstone was done very carefully and the finished product is absolutely beautiful. I am so very grateful to Paul at Carved In Stone for all his help and support in this process. My son's headstone is beautiful and I am so very pleased. β€οΈL
Cathy Lightfoot
My family appreciated the personal attention we received from Paul in designing our father's headstone with specific dimensions, color and fonts that would complement our mother's stone. Paul was professional and easy to communicate with in guiding us through the process and the we were extremely happy with the results. His prices are reasonable and the extra personal touch made a big difference during an otherwise difficult time. I strongly recommend him and his work.
Angela Arenas
We found Carved in Stone through a chance web search and are so glad we did! Start to finish on a project, they make sure you're kept informed on design, progress and delivery, and are quick to respond to any questions. The quoted price was the final price, production was timely, and the product excellent. We've since used Carved in Stone for multiple plaques, each experience being equally great!
Amber Nix
The Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter has been working with Carved In Stone of Arizona for a few years now. They always provide beautiful work that we can rely on being on time. They have never let us down!
Natalie Angotti
I have no idea why my daughter's name is coming up!!There are not enough positive words I can say about Paul, he is the BEST! I had an unusual headstone to be made, it was for my family of three which is in a cremation plot. Not a lot of room for what my thoughts and prayers were hoping for, but Paul made it totally possible and absolutely beautiful. The headstone has 3 names with a heart individually around each one of them and then different ideas/images as to what I wanted below each one of them. I live in TN so had to call and spoke with Paul on numerous occasions and every single time he was so polite, professional and sensitive to my every word as it was so emotionally hard for me to deal with.Paul-Carved in Stone Monument you are the BEST and I thank you for ALL you did for me. You made my dream of what I wanted totally come true and gorgeous. β€οΈThank you so very much!!! Ruth
Pamela Jackson
Words could not express how much our family appreciate the efforts of Paul and his staff, at Carved in Stone, to accommodate us for our mother's memorial! Paul is kind, compassionate and had an understanding of our family's needs. We by far would recommend Carved in Stone to any family needing exceptional service for a memorial headstone for their loved one!
Jo Ann Madrid
I cannot say enough about Paul at Carved In Stone. Just a wonderful person who does great work, is compassionate and very, very kind. The level of service provided could not have been better and I highly recommend him and his company if you are looking for a high quality monument at a reasonabel price. Thank you, Paul for being so thoughtful, kind and helpful.
Alyssa Taylor
Carved in Stone AZ Monument not only exceeded our expectations in terms of the product they provided us but Paul went above and beyond with his sincere customer service and attention to detail. He spent time getting to know our family and truly made this a comfortable and welcoming experience. The piece we ordered was for my beloved step-father who was the most hard-working, selfless and stubborn man I have ever known. To commemorate the loss of someone so important to our family felt like an impossible task, but Paul gave us all of the information we needed in a timely manner to make all of the necessary decisions. He hand delivered the marker directly to the cemetery and I can truly say that it was even more beautiful than we expected. We would highly recommend Carved in Stone to anyone wishing to create a custom grave marker for their loved ones!
Mark Hobson
My experience working with Paul at Carved in Store was both smooth and efficient. Paul was quick to understand my needs and ideas for my monument. The design we created is exactly what I had in mind. I feel confident to recommend Carved in Stone to anyone needing a permanent monument of any kind.
Noelle Van Wagenen
Carved in stone was absolutely amazing. Working on a headstone for a loved one can be hard but Paul was kind and compassionate and makes you feel at peace. He guided us through many options and helped us to find the perfect stone for my father. The stone is absolutely gorgeous and was completed quickly despite it being the holidays. I cannot thank Paul and Carved in Stone enough .
Kelsie Sanchez
I didnβt expect to be looking into getting a headstone for my Dad, it was one of the hardest things Iβve ever had to do. I want to thank Paul at Carved in Stone of Arizona for being so kind and gracious. He made the whole process easy and was so helpful in what was a very difficult time for my family and I. I was so pleased with the entire process from beginning to end and he worked with me to ensure the headstone was exactly what my family and I wanted. I would recommend him and Carved in Stone of Arizona to anyone. My family and I could not be happier with how my fatherβs headstone turned out. Thank you Paul!
Gail Brown
Carved in Stone and Paul are amazing to work with. They provide great direction and ideas on a brick program from design to order forms to symbols that can be added to the brick. They are professional, easy to work with, and very responsive. Very glad we chose Carved in Stone as our brick program vendor.
Joseph Dalmas
I would highly recommend Carved in Stone for memorials and monuments. I went to Carved in Stone to create a memorial for my pet. Paul is easy to work with and does excellent work. The stone was carved to a clean and uniform depth, and the script was perfectly centered and properly proportioned to the size of the stone. Also, the price was fair and the work was completed in a timely manner.
Dan Steech
Our family was very pleased with the granite, color & engraving, furnished by Mr. Paul Smith of Carved in Stone Monument, Prescott, Arizona. The wait was minimal, delivered on time and very reasonably priced. If you use them you will be very satisfied.
Tammy Becker
I am so thankful to have discovered Carved in Stone of AZ Monument. What began as a daunting task from Tucson, became a trouble-free accomplishment in Paul's hands. I quickly discovered I could rely on Paul's guidance, honesty, attention to detail, follow through, communication, patience and extra care. I am so pleased with the beautiful, bronze garden plaque for my father's burial site in Sedona. Thank you, Paul. I highly recommend your help and business.
Claudia Matthews
Paul made the entire process so comfortable and easy to manage. From design to execution, we are so happy with the result. As I am from out of state, he took care of all of the necessary details, including delivery, all on a short time frame. Highly recommend.
Judy Blake
Paul makes magnetic name badges for the large organization I belong to. He is very easy to work with. His work is always correct and always done on time. When I've picked up the badges at his business, I have seen the other kinds of work he does and it is beautifully done. We have enjoyed working with him for many years and look forward to continuing for many more.
amanda d
I have been working with Paul for a few years now. He does amazing work and gets it done in a timely manner. He is always quick to communicate with me when i email him with any questions or concerns. I will continue to recommend Paul's services to others. I look forward to working with him for many more years.
Paul Tapia
Paul with Carved In Stone of Arizona Monument was absolutely amazing. I live in California, and after our June graveside service, the cemetery advised that I wouldnβt be able to get an appointment with the marker department until the end of August. Then once the marker was selected, it would be a minimum of 20 weeks before delivery. Fortuitously, my cousin had just shared the marker Carved In Stone had created for my aunt, which was really nice, and she expressed how easy it was to work with them. I called on July 8th and spoke with Paul to inquire about the possibility of producing the stone with them and personally transporting it to the California cemetery. He advised to send him my thinking (size, granite color, inscription, etc.) and things could be determined from there. I shared I would have something to him by Monday, the 11th. Due to my error, my email didnβt get to him as expected; however, HE called me to ensure heβd given me correct information. I corrected my error and had the email to him around 2pm. Just after 4 pm that same day, he sent me a draft of the marker and a price quote. His draft was perfect, so I approved things to move forward. One week later, Monday, July 18th, Paul sent me a picture of the final marker, and it is absolutely beautiful. I realize 10 days from start to finish may not be the norm or even feasible in many circumstances; however, itβs not the short timeframe that prompted me to write this review, itβs the depth of caring, artistry, and support that Paul and Carved In Stone of Arizona Monument demonstrated and continues to demonstrate. Paul took, what could have extended dealing with the practicalities of my loss, by several months, and gave me the true gift of peace. I will be forever grateful.
Jane Anne Shimizu
Carved in Stone made our awards for the Gunsite Alumni Shoot this year. I was able to get them a week before the event and they were absolutely beautiful. Carved on local sandstone and granite, they were done to perfection. I would use Paul again, his work is outstanding.
Lisa Schnebly Heidinger
I love Paul and Carved In Stone so much. He made everything so easy, from getting to browse all the possible sizes and types of stone to colors to pictures online, through the ordering process. It was way faster than I'd anticipated, and the final work is stunning. The carving is deep enough that it will not erode in weather, and it's classic, clean, and also conveys what we want it to. Paul himself is a joy to interact with; gracious, respecful, and also casual and approachable. I don't yearn to have to make tons of stones over the next few years, but those I need with difinitely be with him. If I could do six stars, I would.
Elizabeth Batchelor
Carved in Stone provided incredible service and created a beautiful headstone for my grandmother and plaque for my great-grandmother. Paul was kind, communicative, and worked quickly to fill our needs. He has a wide range of options and we are extremely happy with the quality and price. Highly recommend!
Kathleen
We highly recommend Paul and his company. Paul listened to our requests and designed a stone that is absolutely amazing. We are from another state so having a company we could trust was very important to us. Our stone was delivered within the time frame promised.
Bruce Wymore
While my work with Paul at Carved in Stone began with the design and ordering of a bronze plaque to be attached to the face of a slant headstone to be found, he then assisted me in finding a source company for the slant headstone (of a custom size and of North American and not Chinese granite.) With these ordered, Paul introduced me to a fellow (David) who does colored concrete slabs (amongst other work) and with whom I worked to get a colored concrete pad in place to receive the headstone. With the headstone delivered and in place, Paul then came to the cemetery to install the bronze plaque. The photos below show the cemetery plot marked for the pad, the completed concrete pad, the headstone in place on the pad, and finally the bronze plaque placed on the headstone (with the engraved lettering covered to protect the innocent !)Paul was excellent to work with (via phone, text and email ... and in person !) He was very competitive in pricing and persistent and conscientious in getting the job done well. To be highly recommended !
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I worked with the owner, Paul Smith on a headstone for my mother. I live on the other side of the country so I worked with Paul long distance by phone and digital comms. So I never met in person with Paul but he was always accommodating and I could tell he is an honest person who wants the best outcome for his customers. In my case, I am pleased with the stone and thank Paul for helping me get it just right.
Jeanne Rambo-Benkover
In addition to doing an excellent job on our daughterβs headstone, Paul is a genuinely kind and caring person. We were very impressed with his quality of work, ability to finish it quickly and his products are very reasonably priced .Overall Paul far exceeded our expectations in all areas. He made this very difficult time in our lives a little less stressful and sad. We would highly recommend him.
Gail Hitt
It was such a pleasure to have Carved in Stone Monument create our granite grave marker. It turned out so beautiful and the Army symbol was just amazing. Paul is wonderful to work with, and very reasonably priced. I would recommend him to anyone.
Virginia Vinal
Paul, a thoughtful, caring and patient person, helped me come to a decision on the memorial stone needed for my husbands passing and my future need. He went above and beyond what I had planned. Paul is an excellent craftsman. I highly recommend Carved in Stone Monuments.
Malaina Spillman
We have worked for over 2 years with Paul at Carved In Stone, he is always prompt, good prices and great customer service. We will continue to work with him and would recommend him to others aswell!
Kenny M.I.T.
Carved in Stone Monument was absolutely perfect and amazing to deal with during this very sad time I was faced with and making sure my parents were taken care of and had the headstone they deserved. Paul was amazing to work with. Made the process so simple and straightforward and listened to my thoughts and ideas to what my parents would have liked for a design. The end result was absolutely beautiful and amazing. This business is truly amazing in every way and what I truly needed to be able to get through this time! I know my parents will look down at the masterpiece created and be in awe as well!
Kathy Sommer
Soldierβs Best Friend loves Carved In Stone! We appreciate the prompt communication and quality product. Products are always delivered in a timely manner. We have worked with Paul and Carved In Stone for many years now and look forward to many more!
Rebecca V. Gulyas
Paul was so nice to work with and the finished products he created are all absolutely beautiful. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a headstone or monument for their loved ones.
Shelley Krehbiel
I have been working with Paul for a number of years, his service is Always top-notch. Exactly what I need every time and quick to communicate and deliver. The favorite part of my job is when I find long-term vendors who understand my needs and don't treat me like a number. If you want personalized service, I would highly recommend!
Lisa Hadley
Had a wonderful experience with Paul. I was told, by the company that owns the Cemetary, it would take 6-8 months to get a headstone made. Paul had it done in a week and a half, and it is beautiful. Thanks for being awesome Paul.
Dave Shuck
Paul at Carved in stone is great to work with. Carved in Stone has done several memorial pavers for us over the last 3-4 years. We will continue using this company.
Mateja Yazzie
Carved in Stone AZ Monument is one of the best places and people to work with, so considerate and kind. Paul made the the process as easy as ever and made my vision come out better than I couldβve imagined. Thank you! I hope this helps.
Marc Heiser
The definition of professional and attention to detail. Paul treated us like one of the family and helped us focus on the positive of a life remembered. His customer service is second to none and he made sure we were fully satisfied throughout the process. I can't imagine going anywhere else.
Janet Misiaszek
Thank you, Paul, for working with us on a number of different projects and needs. The bronze plaques are beautiful tributes; we're so pleased with the way they turned out. Everything was made according to our wishes and received quickly. We can't thank you enough for working through the questions we had and, in the end, delivering pieces that were well beyond what we expected. Well done!
Alex Covarrubias
This year I lost my husband and it has been a very hard to go thru all arrangements I didn't expect to make so soon but in working with Paul at carved in stone for headstone for the final end needed I was extremely satisfied with how it came out.. Thank you Paul for all your help it turned out beautiful
Mike Hard
Paul was thoughtful, professional and incredibly responsive. Iβd highly recommend Carved in Stone.
Luan Olague
Recently, I was faced with the difficult task of acquiring a headstone for my son. Paul at Carved In Stone was extremely helpful in choosing a size, shape and design. He gave great advice regarding layout, fonts, colors, etc. Most importantly, he was kind and compassionate knowing this was an emotionally difficult task and often called just to ask how I was doing. Once the final artwork was approved, the stone was finished in a timely manner. The setting of the headstone was done very carefully and the finished product is absolutely beautiful. I am so very grateful to Paul at Carved In Stone for all his help and support in this process. My son's headstone is beautiful and I am so very pleased. β€οΈL
Cathy Lightfoot
My family appreciated the personal attention we received from Paul in designing our father's headstone with specific dimensions, color and fonts that would complement our mother's stone. Paul was professional and easy to communicate with in guiding us through the process and the we were extremely happy with the results. His prices are reasonable and the extra personal touch made a big difference during an otherwise difficult time. I strongly recommend him and his work.
Angela Arenas
We found Carved in Stone through a chance web search and are so glad we did! Start to finish on a project, they make sure you're kept informed on design, progress and delivery, and are quick to respond to any questions. The quoted price was the final price, production was timely, and the product excellent. We've since used Carved in Stone for multiple plaques, each experience being equally great!
Amber Nix
The Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter has been working with Carved In Stone of Arizona for a few years now. They always provide beautiful work that we can rely on being on time. They have never let us down!
Natalie Angotti
I have no idea why my daughter's name is coming up!!There are not enough positive words I can say about Paul, he is the BEST! I had an unusual headstone to be made, it was for my family of three which is in a cremation plot. Not a lot of room for what my thoughts and prayers were hoping for, but Paul made it totally possible and absolutely beautiful. The headstone has 3 names with a heart individually around each one of them and then different ideas/images as to what I wanted below each one of them. I live in TN so had to call and spoke with Paul on numerous occasions and every single time he was so polite, professional and sensitive to my every word as it was so emotionally hard for me to deal with.Paul-Carved in Stone Monument you are the BEST and I thank you for ALL you did for me. You made my dream of what I wanted totally come true and gorgeous. β€οΈThank you so very much!!! Ruth
Pamela Jackson
Words could not express how much our family appreciate the efforts of Paul and his staff, at Carved in Stone, to accommodate us for our mother's memorial! Paul is kind, compassionate and had an understanding of our family's needs. We by far would recommend Carved in Stone to any family needing exceptional service for a memorial headstone for their loved one!
Jo Ann Madrid
I cannot say enough about Paul at Carved In Stone. Just a wonderful person who does great work, is compassionate and very, very kind. The level of service provided could not have been better and I highly recommend him and his company if you are looking for a high quality monument at a reasonabel price. Thank you, Paul for being so thoughtful, kind and helpful.
Alyssa Taylor
Carved in Stone AZ Monument not only exceeded our expectations in terms of the product they provided us but Paul went above and beyond with his sincere customer service and attention to detail. He spent time getting to know our family and truly made this a comfortable and welcoming experience. The piece we ordered was for my beloved step-father who was the most hard-working, selfless and stubborn man I have ever known. To commemorate the loss of someone so important to our family felt like an impossible task, but Paul gave us all of the information we needed in a timely manner to make all of the necessary decisions. He hand delivered the marker directly to the cemetery and I can truly say that it was even more beautiful than we expected. We would highly recommend Carved in Stone to anyone wishing to create a custom grave marker for their loved ones!
Mark Hobson
My experience working with Paul at Carved in Store was both smooth and efficient. Paul was quick to understand my needs and ideas for my monument. The design we created is exactly what I had in mind. I feel confident to recommend Carved in Stone to anyone needing a permanent monument of any kind.
Noelle Van Wagenen
Carved in stone was absolutely amazing. Working on a headstone for a loved one can be hard but Paul was kind and compassionate and makes you feel at peace. He guided us through many options and helped us to find the perfect stone for my father. The stone is absolutely gorgeous and was completed quickly despite it being the holidays. I cannot thank Paul and Carved in Stone enough .
David Katz
Their service is incredibly fast. Great communication and quality of product.
dee bartley@azis.com
Beautiful work and very timely. A pleasure to work with him.