Custom granite veterans memorial monuments in Virginia : Crafted to honor service, protect legacy and serve Virginia communities.

Virginia has a long and distinguished military heritage. Home to major military installations, historic battlefields and one of the largest concentrations of active-duty personnel and veterans in the country, Virginia carries a deep responsibility to preserve and honor the legacy of its service members. 

At Picture This On Granite (PG Memorials), we proudly support Virginia communities by designing and installing custom granite veterans memorial monuments that recognize courage, sacrifice and American service across generations.

From Northern Virginia to Richmond, Hampton Roads, the Shenandoah Valley and Southwest Virginia, we help cities, counties, schools, military organizations and civic groups create permanent tributes that reflect both local history and national service.

Our turnkey process includes design, artwork, engineering, fabrication, delivery and on-site installation, ensuring a dignified memorial built to endure.

Supporting Veteran Communities in Virginia

Virginia is home to more than 700,000 veterans and numerous military installations, including the Pentagon, Naval Station Norfolk and Joint Base Langley–Eustis. 

We align our work with respected organizations that support these veterans and their families, such as:

• Virginia Department of Veterans Services (VDVS) :  The state agency responsible for veteran outreach, cemeteries, memorial programs, benefits assistance and community engagement.
• Virginia War Memorial Foundation :  A statewide institution dedicated to education, remembrance and the preservation of Virginia’s military history, including programs, exhibits and memorial initiatives.
  

These organizations embody Virginia’s Commonwealth commitment to honoring those who served. Our memorials help further that mission by preserving service stories in professionally crafted granite.

Which services do we provide in Virginia?

We offer a complete suite of services to support veteran memorial projects across Virginia:

• Consultation & concept development :  We collaborate with your committee to define the purpose, theme, placement and overall vision of the memorial.
• Engineering & structural planning : Our team prepares structural specifications tailored for Virginia’s climate, soil and site conditions.
• Artwork design & layout : We design layouts with precision, including portraits, military insignias, inscriptions, conflict timelines and symbolic artwork.
• Granite building :  We cut, shape and polish premium-grade granite, ensuring long-term outdoor durability.
• Laser engraving & etching : High-definition engraving for text, imagery, branch emblems and visual memorial elements.
• Bronze accessories :  Custom cast bronze plaques, lettering, military seals and unit emblems.
• Shipping & logistics :  We coordinate transportation and staging to any region in Virginia.
• On-site installation :  Our bonded and insured installation teams assemble the monument directly on your site for a flawless finish.

Types of granite veteran monuments we create

We design and fabricate a wide range of custom granite veteran memorial monuments, honoring service members from all branches and all eras. Every monument is built using PG Certified Granite® and finished with PGHD® high-definition engraving for maximum detail, clarity and durability.

Our veteran monument formats include:

• Granite plaques & wall-mounted memorial panels
• Standing granite slabs honoring conflicts, units or service eras
• Multi-panel monuments for multi-war commemorations
• Granite memorial benches with inscriptions, insignias or custom artwork
• Bronze-integrated granite monuments (seals, medals, emblems, lettering)
• Timeline monuments presenting historical events or service histories
• Interpretive granite markers for parks, plazas, cemeteries or military installations
• Custom-shaped monuments featuring badges, symbols or conflict themes

What do we build for Virginia veterans?

Our monuments reflect the full breadth of United States military service across every major conflict. Listed below in descending order:

Conflict-Specific Memorials (Newest to Oldest)

• Global War on Terror (2001–present)
• War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
• Iraq War / Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003–2011)
• Persian Gulf War (1990–1991)
• Vietnam War (1965-1975)
• Korean War (1950–1953)
• World War II (1941–1945)
• World War I (1917–1918)
• American Civil War (1861–1865)
• War of 1812 (1812–1815)

Branch and unit memorials

• U.S. Army monuments
• U.S. Navy monuments
• U.S. Marine Corps monuments
• U.S. Air Force monuments
• U.S. Coast Guard monument
• National Guard and Reserve unit monuments

Specialized Memorial Installations

• Fallen soldier / battlefield cross monuments
• Gold Star Family memorial monuments
• POW/MIA remembrance structures
• K-9 military and service dog memorials
• Medal of Honor recognition monuments

Civic and educational memorial projects

• Municipal and county veterans memorials
• Public park, plaza and government building memorials
• VFW and American Legion post monuments
• School and university remembrance installations

Why do Virginia communities trust Picture This On Granite?

• Over 20 years of experience designing and fabricating large-scale memorials
• Installation services across all regions of Virginia
• Licensed artwork and military insignia integration
• Millions of pounds of granite processed for public monuments
• Turnkey project management for municipal, civic and veteran-led projects
• Trusted by communities, veteran organizations and state institutions
  

FAQ – About custom veteran memorial monuments in Virginia?

Bring your Virginia veterans memorials’ vision to life!

If your community in Virginia is planning a veterans memorial project, our team is ready to support you through every phase : from initial concept development to final installation. We are committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship, respectful design and a memorial that preserves heritage with dignity and permanence. Request your free consultation today!