Sep 9, 2026
Gate of Heaven Cemetery Headstone Rules: Bronze Markers, Uprights & Engraving
Written by Niv Fishbein
Author and Memorial Expert
Chief Executive Officer, Fram Monument Company
Niv Fishbein is the CEO and owner of Fram Monument Company, a Maryland memorial company that has served families since 1922.
Niv joined Fram Monument as a partner in 2010, when the company had a single location in Baltimore. That same year, he opened the Rockville showroom. In 2019, he opened the Annapolis showroom, and in December 2022, he took full ownership of the company. Today, Fram Monument serves families across Maryland, Washington DC, Northern Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware from three showrooms.
I came to this industry to give families in need an opportunity to be cared for with dignity and transparency, while utilizing modern technology and communication.
Under Niv's guidance, Fram Monument brought the entire memorial process in-house, from design and engraving to manufacturing and installation. The company added an 11,000 square foot production facility, tripled the size of its team, and expanded its technological capabilities. Families now get the same quality and accountability from the first conversation to the final installation.
Niv is familiar with memorial traditions across many cultures and with memorials in different languages. He understands that each community honors its loved ones differently, and he has built a team that treats those customs with care and accuracy. Every design is approved by the family before engraving begins.
Outside of work, Niv is a father of five, a musician, an avid athlete, and an active member of his community.
Milestones in Niv's time leading Fram Monument Company.
Joined Fram Monument as a partner and opened the Rockville showroom.
Opened the Annapolis showroom.
Took full ownership of the company in December and became CEO.
Leads an 11,000 sq ft in-house production facility and a team three times its earlier size.
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