Pechmann Memorials

Pechmann Memorials Family owned/operated engraving shop specializing in cemetery memorials, signs, public memorials, bricks, boulders, bronze, and much more.

As a family owned and operated business, everyone at Pechmann Memorials is a member of the family. We are a very talented group of people who have some of the best qualities: a love for people along with a desire to help them combined with a strong passion for producing the highest quality memorial. We stem from stone-cutters now in our third generation. The trade has been passed from father to so

n and now to grandson. With our unique and deep knowledge of stone-cutting and the stone industry as a whole, we are able to offer our clients the best information backed by real-world expertise. We create our memorials from the highest quality materials with the most skilled craftsmen. The philosophy we have is simple, honesty. We will do whatever we can to help you with the memorial purchasing experience. Whether you are planning ahead or in a time of need, you can count on us to give you the most accurate and most honest information. We want to get to know you and the loved ones you are honoring. We value the personal relationships we develop as we craft your memorial. In fact, many clients are now family friends, keeping in touch with emails, letters, and even personal visits. All of us at Pechmann Memorials strive to make the experience a comforting and positive one. We won’t call or send letters following the loss of a loved one. And when you’re ready, we’ll hand craft a beautiful memorial to honor you or your loved one.

05/11/2026

Did you know memorials don’t just come in lots of different colors, but they also come in all sorts different shapes and sizes?

We have many beautifully unique memorials. Here’s just a few of our more unique custom pieces we have in our inventory now.

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04/01/2026

Then vs Now Slideshow Style!

We went digging through some old photographs of life here at Pechmann Memorials recently and WOW have things come a long way in the last 40-50 years!

Most of the old photos shown here are from the 1980’s-1990’s. We’re still in the same location and same building as we were back then, just with a few modern updates.

03/23/2026

Spring is officially here and things are starting to heat up here at Pechmann Memorials!

As the ground starts to thaw and the snow continues to melt all of our winter production has piled up and our setting crew is eager to start the setting season.

If you had been thinking about preplanning your memorial, now is still a great time to get started. Depending on the details of your memorial it can take several months to a year or more to complete, and with the warmer months here our setting calendars start to fill up quickly.

So, give us a call or stop in today to get started with your memorial planning needs.

Pechmann Memorials Inc.
Phone: (608) 249-8178
Address: 4238 Acker Rd. Madison, WI 53704

https://www.pechmannmemorials.com/

03/04/2026

This is an engraving technique called etching. Etching is done with a diamond bit tip that scratches the surface of the granite to create the desired design. As the bit scratches along the stone surface it is removing the polished layer of the stone, leaving behind a crisp whitened area. It’s a great way to capture the likeness of someone from a portrait or a more realistic representation of a landscape while still getting that engraved natural look. Since we can play with the pressure of the needle, we can create depth through the use of light and shadow to create the look of a more realized image, or even a more detailed flat image like this example.

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02/24/2026

We received a new shipment of stones recently, and here is a quick snapshot of what a couple hours of un-crating new stones looks like.

Each piece is carefully moved using proper handling and equipment to ensure the safety of both the stone handler and the stone. Once the pieces are uncrated, they are carefully inspected for any scratches, breaks or other mishaps that may have occurred during transport. We hold a very small tolerance for any stone blemishes, and this is so we are able to provide the best possible product to our customers. If the stone looks good and we have determined that no reworking of it is necessary, it will then be tagged for either inventory or shop production and put away.

What other behind the scenes footage of the world of stone carving would you like to see?
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02/20/2026

Here’s the final results of the recent hand tooling work, starbursting, that we have been working on.

After completing the engraving and hand tooling, we mounted a 15” bronze statue of Mother Mary in the middle of the hand tooled area. This showcases just one of the many unique design possibilities we offer.

If you didn’t get the chance to see the in progress video of how starbursting is done, scroll back on our page to check it out, and don’t forget to click the follow button for more!

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You may not see us out in the cemeteries this time of year, but that doesn’t mean we are slowing down. We love to use th...
02/18/2026

You may not see us out in the cemeteries this time of year, but that doesn’t mean we are slowing down.

We love to use the cold winter months to clean, organize, and do maintenance work around the shop. One of our big side projects this winter is rearranging the over 1000 monuments currently stocked in our warehouse.

This has been quite the undertaking! However, once complete it will allow us to more easily see, safely grab and move the pieces that we have in our inventory. It will also create wider and safer walkways for customer viewing, as well as make production more efficient when the warm busy days are here.

Curious what we have in stock? Stop in today and follow us for more updates.

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02/16/2026

We often get asked if all the engraving work we do now is computerized, and often people are surprised when we say no. In fact most of the work we do in the shop is still done by hand.

We even do hand tooling work like you can see here. In fact, we are one of the only ones left in the area that still does any hand tooling work.

The one shown here is a technique called starbursting. It is done with a hammer and chisel breaking the stone in opposite directions leaving razor sharp arches in the form of rays.

Stay tuned to see the finished product and follow us for more behind the scene sneak peeks!

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02/11/2026

Here at Pechmann Memorials we understand that sometimes the hardest part in the planning process can be taking that first step to reach out.

That is why we take great care to do so many things behind the scenes here. So that we can ensure that the planning process is as smooth and comforting for our customers as possible.

We know this is a very difficult and emotional process for people, and because of this we aim to make it as simple and transparent as we possibly can.

From upfront, inclusive pricing, to no obligation memorial design, our knowledgeable sales team will guide you patiently through the process. Our team has worked diligently to build a system where, from your first visit they will work with you step by step to begin the layout of your memorial design, while showing you real time changes when possible and updated price quotes. From here our design team will continue to work with you to create the perfect memorial for you and your loved ones. There is no cost or limit to design revisions, and there is never any obligation or incentive to sign any contracts or commit to any work until you are ready.

Follow us for more information and behind the scenes snapshots about the memorial planning process. Or stop in today if you are ready to get started.

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Are you looking to plan a memorial for yourself or a loved one? We encourage you to stop out or contact us today. While ...
04/08/2022

Are you looking to plan a memorial for yourself or a loved one? We encourage you to stop out or contact us today.

While the monument industry is facing shortages like many others, we made plans months ago to combat these challenges. With over 1000 memorials in stock, we have something for every taste and budget.

We also feature an in-house team that can help design and produce your memorial. That’s right, your memorial is designed and engraved at our facility, by our team.

Contact us today!

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Pechmann Memorials will be closed for a family event on Saturday, December 11. We will be open again with normal hours M...
12/10/2021

Pechmann Memorials will be closed for a family event on Saturday, December 11. We will be open again with normal hours Monday, December 13 at 8am.

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4238 Acker Road
Madison, WI
53704

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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+1 608-249-8178

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