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A cemetery memorial is a lasting and unique way to remember the life of a loved one. They provide a place for people to reflect and grieve – and act as a physical reminder of the individual who has passed away. Choosing a memorial is a very personal and subjective experience and involves various parties […]

‘Colour is my day-long obsession, joy and torment’. So wrote artist Claude Monet once upon a time. Here at HGH, we agree wholeheartedly with the first two statements. As for the torment? Well, only when faced with extended delivery times on popular colours, perhaps. As you might have guessed, this blog is all about colour, […]

There’s a saying that goes ‘Punctuality is the soul of business’.  We agree. Although we’d also add ‘People’ and ‘Product’. At HGH, we pride ourselves on getting our valued customers’ orders to them right on time. It’s integral to the success of a project, shows respect to our customers, and is key to our own […]

Granite has been used to construct some of the world’s most beautiful and durable monuments, sculptures, public artworks, and landmarks – due to its versatility, natural beauty and durability. These days many granite businesses – HGH being one – are equipped with new tech and equipment to support the design process, using solutions, such as: […]

Indian Black Granite Challenges – And 3 Solutions Here at HGH we’re continuously briefed on the status of the quarries we source from around the world – and have recently been told by two of our valued suppliers in India that the industry is experiencing difficulties in sourcing Jet Black and Premium Black granites. Being […]

Cenotaphs are public memorials, often funded by communities, that are created to commemorate those involved or fallen in conflict. 

Public art injects cities, towns and communities with aesthetic wonder and cultural cachet – along with instilling a sense of belonging and civic pride in the community.

There’s a reason that contractors, artists, landscape architects and designers love working with granite as much as we love sourcing it for them. Granite rocks in every sense of the word. Here’s why…

At HGH Granite, we’ve had the huge honour of creating memorials and gravestones for a wide range of clients. Each brief is special to us, and we pour our expertise, knowledge and craftsmanship into every aspect. We believe cemetery memorials are important for many, many reasons – and here’s why:

One of the many advantages of using granite is it’s durability and the ability to look great for years with minimal maintenance. However, like everything else, granite can also suffer damage that might need an expert hand. This is where HGH Granite comes in to provide you with years of experience in installing and repairing granite in Ontario. Read on to learn more about our granite repair services.