PLEASE READ THIS REVIEW…read more I don't usually write reviews--but this one comes straight from the heart. There are moments in life that break you, and losing a loved one is one of them. Having to plan, decide, and carry the responsibility of laying someone you love to rest is something you can never truly prepare for. It is heavy, overwhelming, and deeply emotional. In those moments, you need people who understand that--people who lead with compassion, patience, and respect. Unfortunately, that was not our experience the first time. In 2022, my family went through a very painful situation with another memorial provider in Conway, SC. What should have been a time of honoring our loved one became an added source of stress and hurt that has stayed with us for years. Then, when we were at our lowest, Blackmon Memorial Services stepped in--and changed everything. Without hesitation, and at no cost to our family, they chose to make things right. That alone speaks volumes about who they are. Mr. Nelson Blackmon handled our situation with such integrity, grace, and compassion. He never once spoke poorly about the other company. Instead, he showed us--through his actions--what true professionalism and humanity look like. Today meant more than I can put into words. Mr. Shade Rogers and Mr. Gordon Anderson came to place a new memorial stone for our loved one. It was beautiful. Perfectly crafted. Every detail was right. But what stood out even more was the care they took--making sure everything was placed with precision, respect, and dignity. You could feel that this wasn't just a job to them. It mattered. And that matters to families like mine. This wasn't just about fixing a mistake. It was about restoring peace. It was about honoring someone we love the way they deserved all along. God bless this business. God bless these men. Today, we were able to say good-bye properly to our loved one. My family will never go anywhere else. And if you truly want your loved one to be treated with dignity, and your family to be cared for during one of the hardest times in life--this is the place.

The Blackmon Memorial staff give excellent customer service! They have served our family's needs…read morethroughout the years. They have always shown great care and concern during our times of bereavement. Their service extends well past the immediate needs. They live by the standard once a customer always part of their family of customers. We recently had damage that needed repair. Even though my family no longer lived in the area, they quickly took care of our needs and made sure that the repairs were made quickly and efficiently. Communication was prompt and courteous. I highly recommend selecting Blackmon Memorial.

Since 1988, Long's Monument has served not only my family, but also four other branches of my…read morefamily tree by providing monument, marker, vase services, and coordinating repairs for weather and mower damage. Their archive system facilitates easy retrieval for older grave inquiries, allowing searches by name, date, and location identifiers (lot number/grave/section). Long's Monument maintains a tracking system that provides status updates for contracts, e.g., from design and proofing to engraving, delivery and installation. Recently, I requested a quote for estate planning that included birth/death dates, a photo plaque, and installation. You cannot go wrong! Long's Monument is a model of customer services and product excellence. Gloria Miller

We have been using Long's Monument Co. for years and their work never disappoints. Communication is…read moregreat: phone calls, emails as well as photos. The quality of their work is 100%. The price is very reasonable as well as the timing to get the job done. My family is so appreciative. Thank you to Jonah and the company!

We used them 4 yrs ago for our son's flat individual headstone. The headstone came out very nice…read more Looked just like the picture in the brochure. Headstone is still in good condition. Hasn't faded or chipped.

i am not satisfied at all with the work they did nor the time they took to do the headstone. i was…read moretold it would be done by jan or feb at the latest and it was not done until late april. i stayed in touch with them and called them on a regular basis...they had over a year to get the work done and they still did not get it done in time.

These folks made a lovely stone for my parents in the city of Bessemer City cemetery. It was…read moreexactly as we had planned.

On May 16, 2023 Cherryville, NC experienced mircoburst winds causing damage to the majority of the…read moretown and later declared a State of Emergency due to the extensive damage. I called Wyant & Son on May 17, 2023 to report the damage to a family members headstone and left a voicemail. After not receiving a call back in approximately 10 days I called Wyant & Son again. I spoke to a female employee that stated her sister heard my original message and deleted it off the answering machine. During this conversation, she explained the owner would be going to Cherryville in the next week and they would fix it. I inquired about the cost and she said as long as there was no damage to the headstone itself there would be no charge to sit it upright. I called again on June 13, 2023 and left another voicemail requesting a callback. Leon Wyant called me back June 14, 2023 and was not aware of any of my previous calls. He stated he had been in the business for 58 years and insisted the wind did not knock it over and repeatedly ask me who knocked it over. I explained the headstone had fallen many years ago and they fixed it then and he stated he had no recollection of this ever happening. Mr. Wyant would not give me an approximate date or even the assurance he would be able to fix it. Stating it would take a crane truck and excuses about getting his truck stuck. I ask him at the beginning of the conversation if I should call someone else and he finally told me I should call someone else to fix the monument he sold my family and hung up the phone. All three monuments were purchased and installed by Wyant & Son. They do not guarantee their work or damage caused by an act of God when the customer offers to pay for repairs. I was not surprised to see other negative reviews for Wyant & Son.

If you have not visited the Historic Oakwood Cemetery, you are missing out! I absolutely love their…read morewalking tours. They are held on the first Friday of the month May through September. Tours start at 6:30 and a $10 donation per person is suggested. I have been on many of their tours and have thoroughly enjoyed all of them. I love hearing the rich history of the people and of Raleigh. The tour guides do an excellent job of keeping memories alive of those who have departed.

This 150 year old cemetery is located in Raleigh North Carolina, not far from the capitol. It is an…read moreeasily walkable property with rolling hills and a lot of shade. The roads are just barely wide enough for cars and you'll need to be careful where you park. I was here for no particular reason other than to view it as a park and visit some of the notables who are laid to rest here, who include North Carolina governors, representatives and justices. There is a separate Confederate Cemetery area and a separate Hebrew Cemetery within the grounds. Quite a few Confederate officers here and there, which you can see from the 1865ish dates. Worth the time to visit and walk around. [Review 11709 overall, 1491 of 2019.]