Real reviews from families across Maryland & D.C., every one tied to a memorial we were trusted to create.
"I checked many monument places and got the best stone at the best price and great quality. Installation was quick."
"Niv suggested the monument be carved in the shape of a book. People actually took photos to show their families."
"From total disrepair to complete restoration, they treated me like family. My great grandfather is standing tall again."
"He put the Voyager satellite — our dad's life's work — on the stone, and the horseshoe I'd left on mom's grave 20 years ago."
"This team has become family. I expressed exactly what I wanted, and the results are breathtaking."
Losing a family member is already incredibly difficult, and having to make decisions about a memorial can feel overwhelming. Niv made the process much easier for our family. He was patient and took the time to guide us through the different options without making us feel rushed. We really appreciated his kindness and the care he put into everything.
Niv from Fram Monument was extremely helpful during the whole process. I checked many monument places and I got the best stone at the best price and great quality from them. Installation was quick. Thank you so much.
I was in shock when I heard my cousin died, a year younger than me. I'm from PA and couldn't travel to MD or DC in person, but I spoke to and emailed Joanne and Niv multiple times to get it right. No matter what questions I had, they always got back to me quickly. When I asked to match one of the items on his parents' stone, they said no problem, even though it isn't a stock item anymore. They are driven to get it done your way and on time.
I just wanted to thank Steve and the staff at Fram Monument for taking care of the details in creating a foot stone for my brother's grave. They were able to match the style of the memorial with ones made over 30 years ago to mark my father and grandparents' gravesite. Because of your efforts, the unveiling ceremony went smoothly and helped give closure to our family. Thank you!
Steve was especially kind to me and my sister-in-law Barbara. He helped us through the process and we were very happy with the finished plaque. Thank you.
Our experience with Fram goes back many years. We have always found them to be professional and compassionate. Their knowledge of the products available is always helpful whenever the need has arisen for our family.
The loss of a loved one is never without emotions that can lead you to make emotional choices. Mr. Venick and his team of professionals understand the grief process and assist with your choice of a monument without being overbearing or pushy. The prices are reasonable and the quality of work is superior. I would highly recommend Fram Monument to all my friends and associates.
Steve Venick was helpful at every step of the way — in determining what actually needed to be done, seeing that it was done in the time frame that suited us, and preparing everything for us before we went to the cemetery for the unveiling. The pricing was more than fair, particularly given the quality of service and work. It was as good an experience as such an experience can be.
Fram Monument and Steve Venick in particular could not have given us a better service. At every stage, the care, consideration and understanding with the creation of a beautiful new marker, along with straightening existing ones in the family plot, was perfect. My siblings and I all live far away from Baltimore and could not recommend them more highly. When we gathered at the cemetery, everything was in place and beautifully arranged for the unveiling.
From start to finish, it was a pleasure to meet with the people working for Fram Monument Company. The work they did to restore my great grandfather's fallen stones was wonderful. From total disrepair to complete restoration, the people at Fram treated me like family. My great grandfather is now standing tall again. Thank you very much!
My experience from beginning to end was totally stress free. Steve's customer service was truly the best ever. The responses to my emails and calls were great, and the time frame given for completion was accurate. The staff who handled the setup were great as well. After being poorly treated by two other companies earlier this year, Fram Monument made it happen. I highly recommend working with this company first.
We had a very specific design in mind, and getting the wording and spacing correct meant quite a bit of back and forth. Steve was extremely helpful and patient facilitating this process for us. We could not have been happier with the end product, which had such significance for our family. We honored my father in a respectful way with meaningful wording. A great service, excellent quality product, and a fair price.
Thank you, Steve, for all your help with my cousin's and my father's headstones — from picking out the stones, to what to write on them, to all the arrangements for the unveilings. You answered all my emails (and there were plenty!) in a timely fashion and never hesitated to let me know I could contact you anytime. It was a comfort to know I didn't have to deal with any of the details around the unveilings.
Thank you to Fram Monument Company, and especially Steve, for the outstanding, professional and courteous experience from beginning to end. He constantly provided updates and kept me informed throughout the entire process. He was extremely patient when I requested changes several times, and was always available to answer as many questions as I had, even when the office was closed. The work they perform is nothing short of spectacular.
I am very pleased with the service I received from Fram Monument Company. When I needed a memorial plaque for my mother's grave, they were there to help me all the way. The plaque needed to match the one on my father's grave, and from proof to placement everything was done online since I live out of town. Steve was very helpful the entire process. I couldn't be more satisfied.
My experience at Fram Monument Company was a very positive one. I simply called and made an appointment, and Steve Venick was right there to greet and welcome me into his office. After we chose the right design and discussed pricing, he followed up quickly with a proof for my approval. After one change, the headstone was finished. I would recommend Fram Monument Company to everyone who needs the best of service, price, and quality.
Great quality, service and price. Compassionate and caring. Awesome company. Steve is the best.
Fram Monument made a difficult task very easy. I was able to work long distance, mostly via email. They helped me research the appropriate Hebrew names, then sent me a template for approval. The monument looks wonderful. Couldn't have asked for better service.
Fram is our family's go-to vendor. They have helped with monuments for my immediate family plot along with monuments for grandparents, great-grandparents and more. I wouldn't use anyone else.
Within minutes of my initial call, my husband's headstone was designed and sent to production. Steve and his staff are by far the best — caring, friendly, respectful and professional. I had an issue with the cemetery where my husband was laid to rest, and Steve worked diligently and tirelessly until it was resolved, then called me personally to let me know it was installed. The headstone is beautiful and reasonably priced, and the attention to detail is unbelievable.
After losing a loved one, the next hardest part is seeing their name in stone. Having worked with Fram for my late husband and my dad, there wasn't a question who I was calling for my mom's stone. From the first person who answers the phone to the last confirmation of the unveiling date, I felt as if my needs were the only ones they were working on. When I was unsure of the size, someone went to the cemetery to measure and match my dad's.
Steve Venick and Fram Monument Co. have always provided kind and professional service during my family's times of need. They are caring and dedicated to making things easier for the family. Steve and his support team can be counted on to handle every detail — monument style, color, inscription and installation.
Steve went over and above to make sure our monument was delivered and installed in time for the memorial blessing service. I was touched that donations were made in my daughter's and brother's names to Alzheimer's research. The monument is beautiful — great workmanship.
We always wanted a memorial bench for my grandma, but the cemetery wanted to charge a ridiculous amount and didn't seem to care about anything but the money. I contacted a few places and Fram was not only the best value but the nicest as well. Steve was friendly and attentive, and I was given frequent updates throughout. They also made a donation to charity in my grandma's name — something no other company would even think to do.
From selecting and ordering the footstone with Mr. Venick to Fram getting it done perfectly and installed by my requested date, it was a stress-free experience. He worked with me to match existing footstones and get the exact style of engraving I wanted. The price was one third less than another company quoted. The finished product was just what I wanted.
Steve Venick went above and beyond to make sure my needs were met and I was satisfied with my wife's monument. The quality of work, service, and price were excellent, and he was always available to answer my questions and guide me through the process. I would highly recommend his company to anyone in need. Rated AAAA++++.
We needed our mother's side of the headstone engraved to match our father's and didn't know who to call. A friend gave us Fram's number. Steve was knowledgeable and confident they could match it. We sent a picture of the headstone and the wording, and the proof was perfect the first time — they even did the Hebrew, which we couldn't find. The job looks perfect and the price was very reasonable.
I want to thank Fram Monument and Steve for the wonderful service I received. I'm in Savannah, Georgia, but my mother is buried in Baltimore, where I'm originally from. We worked by email and that made everything so much easier. The service, price and quality of work made my life so much easier at a sad time.
My experience with Fram Monument could not have been better. Knowledgeable, accommodating, caring and totally professional are the words I'd use. They patiently walk you through the process every step of the way and the charges are quite reasonable. Would never consider going elsewhere.
Fram Monument has expert staff, which is so important to grieving family members unfamiliar with what matters most at this time. This is my second experience with Fram, and both times their customer service and finished product were excellent. It's clear why this company has been assisting families in the area for so long.
I am very pleased with the personal service Steve Venick provided and the beautiful plaque Fram produced for my mom's grave. He patiently helped me design it and offered ideas and options that were invaluable. The price was competitive, and he was flexible and willing to work with me on payment over time, which was a big help. He promptly answered all my questions, including about the unveiling ceremony.
As the children of the late Lila A. Stewart, we would like to thank Fram Monument Company for their wonderful service. They helped us with the price and even set up an account so the family could make payments. Out of all the companies I talked to, their service was the best. I made all the arrangements by phone and email, and the plaque we designed was very beautiful and of great quality.
I am so grateful for the excellent infant bronze marker. The images, placement and wording turned out amazing, and we are so happy that our son's grave has a marker for his first Christmas. God bless.
My experience working with Fram Monument was excellent. I live in Boston and had to make the Baltimore arrangements by email and phone, and the service and attention made all the difference. The stone is perfect and the process was 100% worry free. They responded quickly to all the tweaks in the text and the tricky Hebrew spelling changes, and even emailed a few weeks before the unveiling to confirm everything was in place.
I knew I was in the right hands from the second Steve Venick answered the phone — the personal attention, the eye for detail, and the understanding of how important this step is. Once I saw the stone, I was delighted. The quality of work could not have been any better and the price couldn't be beat. I highly recommend Fram Monument Company above any other.
Steve at Fram Monument provided exceptional service for my father's monument. Our requests for several changes to the inscription and scheduling the installation on short notice were all met without hesitation. Steve also graciously provided a translation of my father's birth certificate to make sure we had the correct spelling of his name.
I spoke with Steven Venick about installing my mother's headstone. It started as an email, then a phone call, and within a short time he gave me the complete price, the installation date, and what I needed to provide. My family had been trying for several months; Mr. Venick handled it expeditiously and his price was unbelievable. I've since recommended him to many people in Harford and Cecil County. Fram is unbeatable.
Steve and his associates are respectful, kind, helpful people — much appreciated at the stressful time of making arrangements for my mother's gravestone. The quality of work is excellent and we were very pleased.
The workmanship on my parents' monument was beautifully executed, and we were all very pleased with the services in every aspect. You were always available for phone calls and any questions or concerns I had. Your prices were fair, and I will refer my family and friends to your company.
We worked with Niv Fishbein. He is very knowledgeable and responsible, and always responded to our email very quickly. They did a great job. It was a pleasure to work with them.
Losing our loved ones is a time of grieving and stress, and finding help that provides not only what we need but also warm, personal support is a rarity. That was our experience with Niv and Fram Monument Company. The quality of work is absolutely outstanding, and the service was attentive, personal and warm — a big emotional help to my family when we really needed it. From the first call to the final result, everything was excellent.
When we unveiled the headstone at the Garden of Remembrance, the stone was exactly as we expected. Niv listened patiently as my mother spoke and suggested the monument be carved in the shape of a book. His guidance helped us fit the appropriate text on the stone. We got so many compliments — people actually took photos to show friends and family. Niv's help makes a difficult time easier.
The unveiling for my parents went very well and the stone was lovely — many people complimented how special it was. The exceptional patience and attention to detail made choosing a headstone for both my parents much easier than I imagined. Niv, as an observant Jew, helped with the wording and made wonderful suggestions to personalize the engravings. There were no upgrade costs for the red marble and added engravings, making Fram an economical choice as well.
Niv was extremely knowledgeable in guiding me toward the product I wanted as a memorial. The quality of each option was of the highest standard and worth every penny. Being a single person, I wanted to make sure this part of my passing was not left as a burden for family members. The result was amazing — it states who I am, the places I lived, a hymn verse, my career, and a personal quote. I would highly recommend letting Fram Monument carry out final wishes.
My experience with Fram Monument Company was excellent, at a most difficult time. They were kind, patient and helpful, and did not rush a single part of the process. It took a few months to decide on a marker, and Niv offered suggestions without any pressure and let us decide what was appropriate. The monument is in and it is absolutely lovely. Thank you for your kind guidance.
On behalf of a patriotic organization, I came to Fram Monument to install a grave marker for a departed soldier. The marker was provided by my organization but needed a suitable stone base. Niv worked with me on selecting the proper base, and the company installed the marker on the grave prior to the dedication ceremony. It was an easy process and well done. Everyone in my organization was pleased with the result.
My husband and I couldn't have been more satisfied with Fram Monument Company. Niv helped us every step of the way with his guidance, professionalism and care, and was wonderful in helping us figure out the perfect marker for my mother-in-law. It was absolutely beautiful, and we thank you so much.
Niv at Fram Monument was a pleasure to work with. The stone he helped me choose was beautiful, and the shaping and inscription were just as I had hoped. When it came time for the unveiling, family and friends were very impressed. Everything was completed and installed just as promised, and, I think, at a fair price. I would recommend Fram to friends without hesitation.
Niv Fishbein was excellent to work with in the stressful yet special task of selecting the proper headstone for our parents. He understands that a graveside headstone is an acknowledgement of a lifetime. His knowledge of Arlington National Cemetery made all the ANC requirements insignificant, letting us focus on honoring our parents. Fram's pricing let us inscribe everything we wanted without worrying about extra charges. The headstone is perfect.
I was not looking forward to picking out a plaque for my husband, Michael, and even asked my daughter to come with me to the Rockville showroom. Niv made it very comfortable and was knowledgeable about all our questions. He let us customize however we wanted and made a difficult decision much easier. The plaque was exactly what we ordered. I highly recommend the company for the quality of work and the heartfelt service.
Working with Niv at Fram was a pleasure during a bad moment in time. Everything was done professionally and on time, and he went out of his way to make sure the plaque matched ones already in place from 20 to 40 years ago. Same high quality, and cheaper than dealing with the cemetery directly. I will definitely use them again when the time comes.
We were most pleased from the moment we entered the Fram Monument showroom. We were greeted promptly and had time to look around before our appointment. We selected the markers we wanted at our first appointment using computerized images, and Fram placed them at the cemetery lot sites. The quality of the markers was excellent. We highly recommend Fram Monument Company.
My husband passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, and it was very important to me to memorialize him with a marker that spoke to the life he lived. After months of unsuccessful meetings with the cemetery, I found Niv. The experience was pleasant and comforting. He designed a memorial that more than met my expectations, and it was installed in reasonable time — for several hundred dollars less than the cemetery quoted.
I would highly recommend Fram Monument Company. Niv was very helpful, professional and went the extra mile. He did not try to steer me toward more expensive stones, but instead explained what looked and worked best. Very competitive pricing. Very happy with the end result and would use them again.
I was dreading having to select a marker for my mother's grave. Not only did Niv make the process very easy, he was also able to closely match the 40-year-old marker on my father's grave. I thank Niv for helping me through a difficult task and would highly recommend him and Fram Monument.
Niv Fishbein made all the difference — customer service, a personal approach, and prompt attention whenever it was needed.
For comparison, I went to the cemetery to see what they offered. Fram offered more colors and picture options, and for the price of a smaller cemetery marker I got a larger marker with all three of our names, twice as many pictures, and a solid granite bench. A cemetery worker told me ours was the most unique and well-done marker in the whole cemetery. Mr. Fishbein kept us informed throughout, and after we ordered he sent a donation to the Alzheimer's Association on my mother's behalf, unprompted.
Every once in a blue moon you come across a partner like Fram Monument that exceeds your expectations in every way. The care they took to ensure I was completely satisfied with the dual headstone for my mother and son was exceptional. Their quote was significantly better than others, and they focused on the whole experience rather than upselling every detail. From our first meeting to installation, the process was seamless. Niv is definitely in the right business.
Niv and Hillel were wonderful to work with. They went above and beyond to make sure my dad's headstone was exactly what we had envisioned. I appreciated their patience as I changed my mind more than once and agonized over every little detail. They were always willing to offer their professional opinion while still making sure my wishes were honored, and did everything in their power to complete the installation by the date I was hoping for. They made the entire process as painless as possible.
I worked with Niv to select a headstone for my mother. He and his team were wonderful to work with. The headstone turned out beautiful, pricing was fair, and the product was delivered in a timely fashion. They made a very painful time a little easier with their professional and outstanding work.
Great folks to work with — compassionate and friendly.
Melissa and Hillel were great — very informative and knowledgeable about designing exactly what I was thinking for my mother's grave marker. Greatly appreciated!
Very professional and nice work too. We communicated through email and they were always very prompt in getting back to me. I would recommend.
I worked with Niv in selecting a memorial for my mother earlier this year. He made the process stress free and seamless during one of life's most vulnerable and difficult times. Our family used Fram Monument in 2020, so I was already familiar with their work. I highly recommend them for your memorial needs.
They helped our family a ton during a very hard time. Very easy to work with, they did a great job, and we would highly recommend. Thank you again!
Niv and the folks at Fram Monument are the absolute best. They take care of their clients with the utmost respect and attentiveness in their time of need. I wouldn't use anybody else.
Great customer service and products. Don't look elsewhere — nobody beats Fram.
Excellent experience. Start to finish, Niv and the Fram Monument team were warm, well-priced, and a pleasure to work with at a very distressing time. Would highly recommend Fram Monument Company.
We could not possibly be more satisfied with the care and professionalism shown to our family by Fram Monument. We are especially thankful for Niv, who went above and beyond to make our son's headstone unique and special, and helped us feel as comfortable as we could. We never felt pressured, and we were sure we were not being overcharged. It almost felt as if a friend was helping us through a difficult experience.
Our family had the fortune to work with Niv. He handled every single thing with the utmost compassion, care and professionalism, and took care of my grandmother's stone as if she were his own family. Through such a hard time, Niv made this part easy and stress free and made sure everything was taken care of for us. I can't say enough wonderful things about him.
We worked with Niv at Fram Monument and he was extremely helpful. He was able to match an older grave marker, and throughout the process of selection, wording and installing, he walked us through everything and kept in touch. We highly recommend Fram Monument.
Working with Niv Fishbein made selecting headstones for our parents a very positive experience. We're three siblings with very different ideas, and Niv listened and came up with two headstones we're very pleased with. He transferred a picture of the Voyager satellite — our dad's life's work — onto the headstone, and for our mom he suggested an artist's palette after hearing us talk about her. He even included the horseshoe I'd placed on her original grave 20 years ago. The installation went smoothly.
Fram Monument goes above and beyond. This business deals daily with the most sensitive situations, with people stricken by grief. Niv worked with my family on my father's headstone and did an absolutely phenomenal job. He listened to us, guided us gently, and spent countless hours making sure we were beyond satisfied with the final product. He also made sure we had the stone ready for my father's anniversary.
Fram Monument provided compassionate service in the selection, production and installation of the plaque. They worked patiently to ensure it looked just as we wanted and were receptive to our feedback through many rounds of changes. The plaque is a perfect memorial to my husband, and a visual reminder of the caring support of Fram during a very difficult time.
Fram Monument and Niv made an unpleasant task — making a headstone for my mom — very pleasant. Niv is extremely patient and knowledgeable. He and his team sent pictures throughout the process and delivered early. While we hope not to see him again anytime soon, when we do, we will use Fram.
Under Niv's supervision, Fram Monument did an excellent job planning and installing the headstone and ledger at my late wife's gravesite. Niv walked a lot of the cemetery to show us examples to choose from. I found the prices very reasonable. Fram, and Niv specifically, were very respectful of my loss and did everything they could to be comforting. I give them my highest recommendation.
Thank you for your kindness, hard work and support at this time in our lives. We appreciate your patience with a big family making every detail perfect for our mother's headstone — every font, every color, every detail. We were impressed with your design expertise, craftsmanship and professionalism, and your compassion and understanding.
We dedicated the monument for my wife, Rita. My children came up with a concept that really captured her spirit, based on the book The Giving Tree. Fram Monument did a perfect job turning the concept into a beautifully engraved image with great detail.
This team has become family. The day I walked through those doors, Niv and his staff embraced me. I expressed exactly what I wanted, and the results are breathtaking.
A picture tells a thousand words. Niv and his team were spectacular and outstanding to work with. The engraving on our stone was meticulous, as if it were his own.
I am very pleased with the service I received from Fram Monument Company, especially from my point of contact Melissa Stein. Fram is in Maryland and I live in Kansas, so everything was done via phone and email, but Melissa made the process smooth. She helped with the design and layout of the memorial and it looks great. When looking for a monument company online, I noticed they have been in business for over one hundred years — with that said, they must be doing something right.
My family and I extend sincere appreciation for the work done to bring our vision to life. We wanted a fitting tribute for our dear mother, and you all helped us create and put into place just that. Many, many thanks. We will certainly be recommending you to others — especially to those who, like us, had a precise design in mind.
I went to visit my son at his final resting place and noticed his headstone was not positioned as before, with compound visible. I spoke with Niv and learned the compound that supports the base had settled. Niv and his wonderful team resolved the issue expeditiously. Fram Monument are the best!
Thank you to all of you at Fram Monument — the headstone turned out wonderful. Thank you for accommodating my family on the timeline we asked for. You have been helpful, friendly and kind to my family for many years. Thank you again.
When there is a tragedy in your family, the last thing you want to do is deal with the funeral and the marker. I emailed Fram and received a quick response, and I was able to get everything taken care of through email. The service and quality of work were superb, and the staff was very attentive to my every need. Thank you for all your help and compassion.
Fram Monument was helpful during this difficult time. The headstone turned out beautifully.
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