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At HGH we’ve had the privilege of working on many cemetery memorials and landmarks over the years. Each project is unique, but one constant is the importance of choosing the right type of carving to bring each piece to life. In this blog, we’re going to look at the three primary types of granite carving: […]

The Making of an Iconic Queen Elizabeth II Sculpture At HGH Granite, we had the great privilege of working with renowned Canadian sculptor Ruth Abernethy on the commemorative Queen Elizabeth II sculpture for the Provincial Legislature at Queen’s Park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This project was a remarkable journey filled with challenges, collaborations, and triumphs. […]

Are you considering adding a touch of something special to your memorial, monument or architectural project? Step forward, Blue Pearl granite. Blue Pearl granite stands among the world’s most prestigious granite varieties for a reason. Dive in to learn more about this premium stone, its origins, colours, the projects we’ve used it in and the […]

HGH Granite has collaborated with the Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of Hamilton for many years, supplying granite for various memorial projects. These include two Mother and Children sculptures, for the Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Cemetery in Stoney Creek, ON, and the Holy Family cemetery in Milton, ON; alongside the St Michael sculpture, […]

Whether you’re a landscape architect, municipality representative, or involved in urban design, understanding the differences between cobbles, setts and pavers is super-handy for selecting the right aesthetic for your project. In this blog, we explore the physical differences and ideal use cases for each. The Difference Between Cobbles, Setts, and Pavers What are cobbles? The […]

When it comes to creating a landmark or sculpture, the choice of material is as important as the design and theme of the piece; integral, not just to how good it looks, but to its general quality and lifespan. Among the many material options open to sculptors, artists, architects and memorial makers, granite stands tall. […]

At HGH Granite, we believe in the power of art and craftsmanship to celebrate and honour the rich tapestry of cultures that shape our communities here in Canada. And as we mark the beginning of Black History Month, we’re looking back at our contribution to the Voices of Freedom monument, an experiential art installation in […]

Turning Fieldstones into Masterpieces From creating striking landmarks that capture the essence of a location, to constructing memorials that blend solemnity with natural beauty, the use of natural elements such as boulders and fieldstones has gained significant popularity. Valued not only for their aesthetic appeal, rustic charm and enduring strength, fieldstones have the power to […]

Mother & Children Cemetery Memorial Q&A Our work on these granite Mother & Children grass markers was recently unveiled at Our Lady of the Angels Cemetery in Stoney Creek (right), and the Holy Family Cemetery in Milton (left) – of the Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of Hamilton, Ontario. We’re proud of how these memorials […]

Sometimes during conversations with unsuspecting friends, family members,  or brand new clients, we’ll drop in a term such as ‘nosings’ or ‘lithichrome’ or ‘porosity’ – only to be greeted by stony silence (pun intended) or an amused ‘Huh?’ It got us thinking, why don’t we create an A-Z glossary of our most-used granite terms that […]