Custom stone cutting for gardens and memorials

Homeowners, landscapers, garden designers and families commissioning a memorial marker.

Fixed price per piece or commission, based on stone cost, hours of work and design complexity. Landscapers can also pay for repeat custom cuts.

• Cutting and shaping stone with hand and power tools
• Basic design and layout
• Careful finishing work
• Quoting and managing customer expectations

• Silica dust is a serious health risk, so check OSHA guidance and use wet cutting and proper respirators
• Check whether a home occupation permit is needed and what your HOA or lease allows, as noise and dust may be restricted
• General liability insurance, especially if you install pieces at customers' properties
• Cemeteries often have their own rules for memorial markers, so check before taking an order
• Sales tax registration may apply to the pieces you sell, so check with your state

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on tools, workspace setup, safety gear and insurance. These are estimates, so price out dust control and respirators as part of your plan.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $3,500, depending on how many pieces you sell and their complexity. These are estimates, not guarantees, and you could start at around 8 hours a week.

Silica dust is a serious health risk, so check OSHA guidance on wet cutting and respirators. Also check home occupation permits, HOA or lease limits on noise and dust, cemetery rules for memorial markers, and state sales tax registration.