Gold Lettering & Inscriptions
About gold leaf lettering and inscription options for headstones.
Gold leaf lettering uses real gold leaf — extremely thin sheets of gold — applied by hand to the engraved letterforms on the headstone. It creates a warm, brilliant finish that reads beautifully in natural light.
Gold leaf applied to granite and protected with our sealant system typically lasts 15–25 years or more before any re-gilding may be needed. Some older headstones retain vivid gold lettering for considerably longer.
Yes. Re-gilding of faded or worn gold lettering is one of our most common services. We clean the existing letterforms and apply fresh gold leaf to restore the inscription to its original brilliance.
Silver lettering provides a cooler, contemporary finish with high contrast. Painted lettering in white or black is also available. We provide design proofs in each finish so you can compare before deciding.
Yes. We offer a wide range of fonts from classic Roman serif to contemporary sans-serif, italic, script, and decorative styles. We will show you options during the design process.
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