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Monuments of
Distinction

Joy Monument Company is a family-owned headstone and civic memorial business with a lifetime of experience. We have a passion for celebrating lives and their unique stories.

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Expressing
your feelings
through symbolism

We believe every memorial should be individually designed and crafted to accurately reflect the person it represents.

"Clark"

This memorial was specifically created to represent Mr. Clark’s unique taste in style as an engineer. Utilizing geometric shapes in an overlapping pattern along with contrasting textures of dark polish areas, light unpolished areas, and rocked textures-- his memorial is certainly a one of a kind.

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“Chaffee”

Expressing and translating the passion of the French word, “Toujours, To love forever”--

The Chaffee memorial is a true expression of endless love, its tablet cradling a very special sculpture that was created and formed not only by the sculptor but also by Mrs. Chaffee. The two doves symbolize the partnership between Mr. and Mrs. Chaffee. The dove’s wing is positioned up and over the other, shielding and protecting the love of his life.

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"MATTINGLY"

Mrs. Mattingly loved to tend to her flower gardens. Only original artwork can reflect a person’s passion, charm and uniqueness. And, in the hands of our master craftsman, every detail is awakened into a beautiful sculpture. It has been our honor to serve the Mattingly family.

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“Wendt”

This symbolic carving of a guiding lighthouse shines a bright light for travelers, leading them safely towards their destination. We want to thank the Wendt family for their patronage.

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“Schifano”

With the excitement of the Kentucky Derby approaching, it is always good to remember those who have shared the passion and love of everything Derby. The beautifully sculpted bronze thoroughbred, with the Garland of Roses, praises Mr. Schifano's love of horse racing and his winning personality.

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Discover more of our
memorial journeys.

Personalized Designs
drawn & drafted
by Local artists.

Our craft is our passion. We will guide and collaborate with you through the design process, honoring your vision, to create your perfect memorial.

Meet the artists

Photo Portrait of Terry Joy

Terry Joy, Memorialist

Portrait of David Lanham

David Lanham, Memorialist

Photo Portrait of Melissa Lanham

Melissa Lanham, Office Manager

Testimonials

Great people to work with. We will use Joy Monument again.

Crystal Mains

I just wanted you to know how much I appreciated your patience and your "sympathetic ear" during such a difficult time. I am so pleased with everything and happy that you were able to have mom's death date added before spring. Thanks so much.

Debbie Blair

Our family loves the monument! Thank you for your time, energy and expertise in helping us achieve a unique memory that we will be proud of for generations to come.

Mary Barber

Excellent!!! David did an awesome job in designing and creating our mother's grave marker. Everything turned out great! Also, a very big Thank You to Melissa - she stayed in regular communication with us and kept us informed during the entire process. I highly recommend Joy Monument Company.

Gregory L

David and Staff, The monument for Harry Watson is beautiful. Thank you for your kind assistance and attention to detail.

Teresa Watson

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Let's discuss
your story

We happily take walk-ins, but we do encourage inquiring about appointments to ensure you have the opportunity to speak with our memorialists, Terry and David, when it is convenient for you.

Please note that we do not charge by the hour for consultations. We want to make sure you memorial is perfectly personalized to your wishes, and we will not penalize you for needing extra time to discuss and plan your designs.

Business hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

address:
142 Breckenridge Ln, Louisville, KY 40207

Office Phone #:
502.896.8115

Email Addresses:
tmjoy@joymonument.com
david@joymonument.com

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