Kawartha Monuments Ltd.

Kawartha Monuments Ltd. Monument sales, restoration, and cleaning. Request a quote for upright monuments on our website.

After 30 years of serving families in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, Lois officially retired on April 30....
05/15/2026

After 30 years of serving families in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, Lois officially retired on April 30.

Over the years, she has helped generations of families create meaningful memorials.

For many, Lois was the comforting voice on the other end of the phone. Whether helping arrange the lettering of a date of passing or assisting with the design of a new memorial, she approached every conversation with compassion and understanding.

Lois worked alongside Rod Verduyn for the first 20 years of her career, and after his retirement, continued on with Derrick Lennox to help build Kawartha Monuments into what it is today.

What truly set Lois apart was not only her knowledge and experience, but the genuine care she brought to every family she met. She had a way of making people feel heard, supported, and at ease during some of life’s hardest moments.

As she enters this next chapter, Lois is looking forward to spending more time with her husband and grandchildren. While she may be retiring, we know many people will still see her around her church and at Bridgenorth Cemetery.

Lois, thank you for your dedication, your kindness, and the lasting impact you’ve had on so many families over the years.

You will always be a cherished part of the Kawartha Monuments family.

“How much does a monument cost?”It’s one of the most common questions we’re asked—and for good reasonOur families can ty...
04/20/2026

“How much does a monument cost?”

It’s one of the most common questions we’re asked—and for good reason

Our families can typically expect to spend on average around $6,000 for a traditional upright monument, all in. That said, pricing can vary depending on size, design, and personalization

When you visit our showroom, you can expect clear, upfront information on any additional costs. We’re always happy to answer your questions and provide no-obligation quotes, so you can make decisions with confidence.

You can also explore our website, where we list pricing directly on our in-stock monument options—giving you a transparent starting point before you even walk through our doors

We believe in keeping things simple, honest, and clear

Did you know we carry a wide range of memorial options for pets? We know pets are apart of the family and the loss of a ...
04/16/2026

Did you know we carry a wide range of memorial options for pets?

We know pets are apart of the family and the loss of a pet is never easy, we believe in honouring pets life in meaningful and lasting ways

We offer custom granite markers, that can feature their photo and names

We also proudly showcase beautiful pottery pieces from Gail, The English Potter from Lakefield

She offers a line of memorabilia bowls, candlesticks, necklaces and keepsake urns, each piece is customized with a firing technique that incorporates your pets hair

Send us an email today to learn more

With the arrival of spring, we begin to see more families starting the process of planning a memorial.This time of year ...
04/14/2026

With the arrival of spring, we begin to see more families starting the process of planning a memorial.

This time of year often brings a natural shift — as the weather improves, many people feel ready to visit cemeteries, ask questions, and begin making decisions that may have been on hold over the winter months

To better accommodate families, we’ve updated our showroom hours for the season

📍 Bridgenorth Showroom
E: [email protected]
P: 705-292-0202
A: 2520 Chemong Road, Selwyn
Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Saturdays: Available by appointment

📍 Peterborough Showroom
E: [email protected]
P: 705-745-5020
A: 69 Aylmer Street North, Peterborough
Monday–Wednesday, Friday: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Saturdays: Available by appointment

If you’re beginning to plan, visiting the showroom can often help make the process feel clearer and more manageable

Don’t mind the rain, we had share some of the new pieces we just added to our showroom floor yesterday Including this ne...
04/02/2026

Don’t mind the rain, we had share some of the new pieces we just added to our showroom floor yesterday

Including this new granite our supplier is carrying called Cashmere Pink

Our inventory is always changing especially this time of year as monuments that were sold out of the showroom over the winter have been picked up and taken to our blast shop at Fowlers Corners to start engravings so they can get out to their cemeteries as soon as the ground dries up

We are now booking on site inscriptions at local cemeteries in Peterborough, Lindsay, and surrounding communities in the...
04/02/2026

We are now booking on site inscriptions at local cemeteries in Peterborough, Lindsay, and surrounding communities in the Kawartha's

Kawartha Monuments is a full service memorial company with offices in Peterborough and Bridgenorth. Our certified memorialist can help with additional inscriptions, dates of passing, and new design elements on existing monuments

We are a locally owned and operated company, serving our community for more than 30 years, Derrick Lennox founded Kawartha Monuments to serve his neighbours and provide services with care and transparency during a time of need

Inscription work can be completed on site, so there is no need to remove the monument from the cemetery

If you or someone you know is needing lettering on an existing monument or marker this season, we are here to help please give us a call

Today marks the fist day of spring, though it may not feel like it. Our team is looking forward to the start of a new se...
03/20/2026

Today marks the fist day of spring, though it may not feel like it. Our team is looking forward to the start of a new season

During the winter months, much of our work slows down. Cemetery access is limited, and certain parts of the process — like installations and cemetery inscriptions — have to wait until snow is gone is the ground dries up

We are looking forward to getting back out into the cemeteries across our Peterborough and the Kawartha's, completing monuments that were designed over the winter, and helping families add inscriptions and memorials that couldn’t be finished during the winter months

If you have been thinking about getting a monument for yourself or a loved one, now is a great time to start planning. Our team is here to help, no commitment necessary

03/18/2026

There are a few different ways designs can be created in granite, and they each serve a different purpose

Sandblast etching is often used for scenes. A stencil is applied to the stone, and abrasive is blasted through the open areas to remove some of the polished surface. By adjusting the abrasive and pressure, we can create contrast in the polish to make the design visible

This is different from traditional monument engraving, where sandblasting is used to carve much deeper lettering and designs into the stone for names and dates

Impact etching works differently again. Instead of blasting the stone, a diamond-tipped needle taps the surface thousands of times, removing tiny points of polish to form an image. This method is commonly used for photographs or very detailed artwork, because the thousands of small dots allow for much finer detail

Both etching techniques are very superficial, affecting only the surface of the polished granite, while deeper sandblasted engraving is done for different emblems and go deeper into the granite
Each method is chosen based on the type of design and the level of detail needed

if you visit cemeteries across Peterborough County, you’ll notice a symbol that appears again and againThe Celtic CrossI...
03/17/2026

if you visit cemeteries across Peterborough County, you’ll notice a symbol that appears again and again

The Celtic Cross

In places like Ennismore, Douro, Otonabee, and the surrounding townships, many families trace their roots back to Irish settlers who arrived here in the 1800s. They cleared land, built farms, churches, and communities — and brought with them traditions and symbols that are still part of the landscape today

The Celtic Cross combines the traditional Christian cross with a circle, often understood to represent eternity and the enduring nature of faith

Over generations, it became one of the most recognizable memorial symbols connected to Irish heritage. If you look closely in local cemeteries, you’ll see it carved into monuments that mark the lives of families who helped shape this region

For many people in Peterborough County, these crosses aren’t just symbols — they’re part of family history

On St. Patrick’s Day, it’s a reminder that the story of this community is still written in the stone markers that stand quietly across our towns and countryside

01/15/2026

A columbarium we installed at Curve Lake Cemetery this past fall

With the help of HGH granite and Peterborough Crane Rentals.

It is always a pleasure to work with our local cemeteries and help them serve families in our community.

A columbarium, also reffered to as a Niche, houses urns with cremated remains. This provides families with an alternative option to in ground cremation.

Address

2520 Chemong Road
Peterborough, ON
K9J6X2

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+17052920202

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