History
Custom Monument Designs was founded in 1985 by Richard C. Rankin. The company started as a design service to the monument industry, specializing in custom hand drawn artwork for monument dealers throughout the U.S. and Canada. As the years progressed, all of the hand drawn artwork was converted into our CAD programs that we still use to provide pre-cut stencils of our designs to dealers across the country. With our artistic expertise we continue to provide top quality stencil and artwork for our clients. In the year 2000 we expanded our services to include sales and artwork to the public. Conveniently located on Boston Road we now provide Springfield and surrounding communities with personalized memorials, headstones, gravestones, cemetery markers and benches. Today Richard, along with his experienced staff, continues to offer you the best designs, materials and craftmanship. From traditional to contemporary, we will help you create an everlasting tribute to the memory your loved one
Specialties
Here at Custom Monument Designs we understand that losing a loved one can be a confusing and difficult time, but we are here to help you through every step of this journey. We are a monument dealer that believes in building your vision to memorialize your loved one with a monument that will eternally express who they were for generations to come. Each one of our designs is hand drawn and then converted digitally for both precision and beauty. At Custom Monument Designs we work with you on every stage of development with multiple proofs, in person consultations and a one on one experience to ensure you are receiving exactly what you envisioned. The consultant that you meet with will be the same person who is designing, lettering and drawing the stone that you created. This allows us to get to know exactly what you would like without any miscommunications, errors or additional frustration that can come with using a third party design company. We are here for you, every step of the way.