Granite Industries of Vermont

Granite Industries of Vermont has crafted fine granite and marble memorials for over a hundred years. We are part of an enduring Vermont industry centered in Barre, and dating back to the period just after the War of 1812. Jeff Martell and Glen Atherton purchased Granite Industries in 1988 and set about turning it into the modern facility it is tod... ay. Glen passed away in 1994 and now Jeff and his partner Forrest supervise every aspect of the business, from calling on customers, to overseeing all orders as they travel through the mill. To help them, they have a dedicated, experienced and creative team, from the designers who turn our customers' concepts into finished sketches, to the carvers who use state of the art pneumonic chisels to carve the delicate roses into a headstone. Many of these men and women are part of a long tradition of involvement in the Barre Granite industry and can claim parents, grandparents, and even great-great-grandparents who helped turn this small town in the hills of Vermont into a major player in the national stone industry.Read More