# Granite Monument Guides & Industry Insights > B2B monument buyer guides covering granite materials, factory verification, quality checks, shipping, cemetery rules and wholesale sourcing from China. Source: [Granite Monument Guides & Industry Insights](https://www.cnmonuments.com/industry-insights/) Language: en Buyer Resource Hub Find the information you need by topic: stone selection, monument design and production, importing and shipping, or real projects and market insights. Explore → ## Materials & Stone Selection Compare monument granites by color, origin, finish, engraving performance and lot consistency. [Materials & Stone Selection](https://www.cnmonuments.com/granite-materials/) Explore → ## Design, Lettering & Production Explore monument styles, proportions, lettering, carving, etching and production methods. [Design, Lettering & Production](https://www.cnmonuments.com/wholesale-monuments/) Explore → ## Importing, Cost & Shipping Plan supplier selection, quotations, payment, packing, freight and landed cost. [Importing, Cost & Shipping](https://www.cnmonuments.com/buyer-guides/) ↗ Explore → ## Projects & Market Insights See project examples and follow changes in memorial preferences, regulations and product demand. [Projects & Market Insights](https://www.cnmonuments.com/case-studies/) ## Featured Articles ![Granite block yard and production site used as one supplier-verification reference](https://www.cnmonuments.com/images/workshop-4.webp) Updated Oct 5, 2026 · 5 min read ### How to Choose a Monument Supplier in China Choose a supplier who understands your models and can explain the stone, finish, packing and order process clearly. Read Full Article [How to Choose a Monument Supplier in China](https://www.cnmonuments.com/industry-insights/how-to-identify-real-monument-factory-vs-trading-company/) ![Export crates prepared for a wholesale granite monument shipment](https://www.cnmonuments.com/images/pack-real-1.webp) Updated Oct 5, 2026 · 3 min read ### What Does It Cost to Import Granite Monuments? Calculate what the order will cost by the time it reaches your warehouse: the stonework, packing, transport, import charges and local delivery. Read Full Article [What Does It Cost to Import Granite Monuments?](https://www.cnmonuments.com/industry-insights/granite-monument-cost-breakdown-2026/) Planning an order? ## Discuss your monument requirements Share the monument style, dimensions, stone, finish, quantity, destination and target date. We can help identify suitable options and prepare the information needed for a quotation. [Request a Quote](https://www.cnmonuments.com/contact-us/) ## Latest Guides & Insights Each article is labeled by topic so you can move quickly between material selection, design and production, importing, and market information. ![Polished monument granite samples used for material and finish approval](https://www.cnmonuments.com/images/colors-1.webp) Materials & Stone Selection ### Shanxi Black, Absolute Black or Barre Gray: What Are You Comparing? First decide whether your customer needs a particular appearance, a named origin or a specific engraving result. Updated Oct 5, 2026 5 min read [Shanxi Black, Absolute Black or Barre Gray: What Are You Comparing?](https://www.cnmonuments.com/industry-insights/shanxi-black-vs-absolute-black-vs-barre-gray/) ![G654 vs G603 Granite: Properties & Buyer Checks](https://www.cnmonuments.com/images/colors-1.webp) Materials & Stone Selection ### G603 or G654 Granite: What to Check Before Ordering G603 is commonly offered as light-gray granite and G654 as a darker gray option. Updated Oct 5, 2026 3 min read [G603 or G654 Granite: What to Check Before Ordering](https://www.cnmonuments.com/industry-insights/g654-g603-granite-density-water-absorption-specs/) ![Granite Polish Gloss Units: Measurement & QC](https://www.cnmonuments.com/images/black-granite-upright-headstone-wholesale.webp) Materials & Stone Selection ### How to Check the Polish on a Granite Monument Compare the finished stone with your approved sample. Look for an even finish, clean edges, scratches and dull patches under similar lighting. Updated Jul 31, 2026 5 min read [How to Check the Polish on a Granite Monument](https://www.cnmonuments.com/industry-insights/gloss-units-gu-measuring-granite-polish-quality/) ![CNC vs Hand Carving for Granite Monuments: Buyer Guide](https://www.cnmonuments.com/images/cnc-machine-2.webp) Design, Lettering & Production ### CNC or Hand Carving: What Matters When Ordering Monuments? For repeated shapes, CNC machining can help keep pieces consistent. Updated Oct 5, 2026 3 min read [CNC or Hand Carving: What Matters When Ordering Monuments?](https://www.cnmonuments.com/industry-insights/cnc-machinery-vs-hand-carving-monument-quality/) ![Secure Payment Terms for Monument Imports from China](https://www.cnmonuments.com/images/pack-real-4.webp) Importing, Cost & Shipping ### Paying for a Monument Order: Deposit, Checks and Balance Boda Stone’s payment policy is a 30% deposit, followed by the remaining 70% before shipment after trial assembly and your approval of the pre-shipment photos. Updated Oct 5, 2026 4 min read [Paying for a Monument Order: Deposit, Checks and Balance](https://www.cnmonuments.com/industry-insights/secure-payment-terms-importing-monuments-china/) ![Understanding Standard Monument Sizes & North American Cemetery Regulations](https://www.cnmonuments.com/images/gallery-na-16.webp) Importing, Cost & Shipping ### Monument Sizes for US and Canadian Orders: What to Confirm Ask the cemetery which dimensions it permits for the specific plot. Updated Oct 5, 2026 4 min read [Monument Sizes for US and Canadian Orders: What to Confirm](https://www.cnmonuments.com/industry-insights/standard-monument-sizes-cemetery-regulations-usa-canada/) ![Monument Factory vs Local Wholesaler: Sourcing Guide](https://www.cnmonuments.com/images/hero-workshop.webp) Importing, Cost & Shipping ### Buy Monuments Direct from a Factory or a Local Wholesaler? A direct factory order can suit planned stock and repeat designs. Updated Oct 5, 2026 3 min read [Buy Monuments Direct from a Factory or a Local Wholesaler?](https://www.cnmonuments.com/industry-insights/direct-factory-vs-local-wholesaler-monument-sourcing/) ![Granite Colors for North American Monuments](https://www.cnmonuments.com/images/colors-2.webp) Materials & Stone Selection ### Choosing Granite Colors for North American Monument Orders Build your color range around the orders and enquiries you receive in your sales area. Updated Oct 5, 2026 3 min read [Choosing Granite Colors for North American Monument Orders](https://www.cnmonuments.com/industry-insights/top-selling-granite-colors-for-north-american-monuments/) ![Cremation Memorial Market Trends: Sourcing Guide](https://www.cnmonuments.com/images/cat-columbarium.webp) Projects & Market Insights ### Cremation Memorials: What Should Your Business Stock? Start with the products your customers actually ask for: niche fronts, urn memorials or small grave markers. Updated Oct 5, 2026 3 min read [Cremation Memorials: What Should Your Business Stock?](https://www.cnmonuments.com/industry-insights/cremation-memorial-market-growth-2026/) ![Polished black granite monument set in a workshop](https://www.cnmonuments.com/images/insights/shanxi-india-black-monument-workshop.jpg) Materials & Stone Selection ### Shanxi Black or India Black: Compare the Samples for Your Order Compare the actual stones being offered, not just their country names. Updated Oct 5, 2026 5 min read [Shanxi Black or India Black: Compare the Samples for Your Order](https://www.cnmonuments.com/industry-insights/shanxi-black-vs-india-black-granite-for-monuments/) ![Laser Etching vs Sandblasting for Granite Monuments](https://www.cnmonuments.com/images/gallery-na-04.webp) Design, Lettering & Production ### Laser Etching or Sandblasting: Which Does Your Design Need? Laser etching is often used for portraits and fine images. Sandblasting is commonly used for deeper lettering and cut-out designs. Updated Oct 5, 2026 2 min read [Laser Etching or Sandblasting: Which Does Your Design Need?](https://www.cnmonuments.com/industry-insights/laser-etching-vs-sandblasting-monuments/) ![Portrait etched on a polished black granite memorial panel](https://www.cnmonuments.com/images/insights/laser-etched-granite-portrait-panel.jpg) Design, Lettering & Production ### Laser Portraits on Granite: What to Approve Before Ordering A clear portrait starts with a good photograph and a suitable stone. Updated Oct 5, 2026 2 min read [Laser Portraits on Granite: What to Approve Before Ordering](https://www.cnmonuments.com/industry-insights/laser-etching-on-granite-monuments-best-practices/) ![Navigating Cemetery Rules and Regulations for Monuments](https://www.cnmonuments.com/images/gallery-na-25.webp) Importing, Cost & Shipping ### Cemetery Rules: What to Confirm Before Ordering a Monument Get the current rules for the exact cemetery and plot before approving the stonework. Updated Oct 5, 2026 4 min read [Cemetery Rules: What to Confirm Before Ordering a Monument](https://www.cnmonuments.com/industry-insights/navigating-cemetery-rules-and-regulations-for-monuments/) ![Maximizing Margins with Minimalist Monument Designs](https://www.cnmonuments.com/images/gallery-na-21.webp) Design, Lettering & Production ### Simple Monument Designs: Building a Practical Product Range A small range of well-proportioned designs can make quoting and repeat orders easier. Updated Oct 5, 2026 2 min read [Simple Monument Designs: Building a Practical Product Range](https://www.cnmonuments.com/industry-insights/maximizing-margins-with-minimalist-designs/) ![Monument Lettering and Font Selection Guide](https://www.cnmonuments.com/images/black-granite-upright-headstone-wholesale.webp) Design, Lettering & Production ### Choosing Monument Lettering: A Practical Guide for Buyers Choose lettering that customers can read easily on the finished stone. Updated Aug 1, 2026 6 min read [Choosing Monument Lettering: A Practical Guide for Buyers](https://www.cnmonuments.com/industry-insights/typography-and-font-selection-for-monuments/) ![Serp Top Monument Design Guide for Retailers](https://www.cnmonuments.com/images/gallery-na-04.webp) Design, Lettering & Production ### Ordering Serp-Top Monuments: Shape, Size and Lettering A serp-top monument has a curved upper profile. The name does not specify an exact shape or size, so send a reference image and confirm the curve on a dimensioned drawing. 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