1. Politically autonomous; self-governing. 2. Free from the influence, guidance, or control of others; self-reliant.
Our members are all “mom and pop” locally owned and managed businesses, some over five generations strong. Each one of these small businesses has strong ties to their own town and to their surrounding communities. Each employs local people who add to the fabric and support of their own community.
A structure erected as a memorial. 2. A tombstone. 3. A structure preserved for its historical or aesthetic significance. 4. An outstanding and enduring achievement. 5. An exceptional example.
Each of these local independent owners understands the importance to memorialize those who came before us. Many have some one important to them who taught them their trade and in the end handed over their tools. Our members have a combined heritage of 375 plus years of designing and crafting fine memorials for all walks of life, religions and cemeteries.
A manually skilled worker; craftsman.
Through their pledge to superiority, thoughtful consideration to each detail and authentic customer service, these artisans craft fine and fitting memorials for their neighbors and friends. An artisan uses the proper material to achieve a certain outcome. For example: a popular myth is that all granite is the same, but our member artisans know that each material has its strengths and its weaknesses.
We are not Internet Only Memorial Sales Generators interested in only hawking the latest design, getting the sale and moving on without ever understanding the individual life story behind each customer’s job.
1. Firm reliance; confident belief; faith. 2. One in which confidence is placed.
Whether designing a family memorial, an individual memorial or a community memorial, you can trust your local Independent Monument Artisan to guide you through the process expertly and efficiently. With so many years of combined accomplishments and know-how under their belts, these IMA businesses will continue to serve generations of families and friends, standing by their philosophy "Qualita Prima Di Tutto", translated to mean "Quality Before All Else".
