We craft custom memorials, headstones, and stonework with the care and precision that each life deserves. Family-owned and serving Southern Indiana.
Every piece we create is a testament to the life it honors — from traditional headstones to contemporary custom designs.
Unique designs tailored to reflect the individuality of your loved one. From classical to contemporary, we bring your vision to stone.
Precision-crafted headstones in granite, marble, and bronze. Available in traditional and modern styles to suit any cemetery.
Revive weathered monuments with our expert restoration services. We clean, repair, and reset existing memorials with care.
Detailed hand-lettering and computer-guided engraving. Photos, symbols, and custom text rendered with exceptional clarity.
Professional installation services ensuring your monument is set with precision and placed with dignity in the cemetery of your choice.
Complementary stone accessories including memorial benches, vases, and decorative elements to personalize any resting place.
For generations, Rakestraw Monuments has served the Evansville community with a simple belief: every life deserves a lasting tribute. Our workshop combines time-honored stone carving techniques with modern precision to create monuments that stand the test of time.
We understand that choosing a memorial is deeply personal. That's why we work closely with each family, listening to their stories and translating them into stone. From the first sketch to the final installation, every detail matters.
Three generations of craftsmanship and personal care.
Every piece fabricated right here in Evansville.
Understanding guidance during your time of need.
Browse our gallery of completed memorials, each one a unique expression of love and remembrance.
Meet with us to discuss your vision, preferences, and any cemetery requirements. We listen carefully to understand what matters most.
Our team creates detailed designs and renderings. You'll see exactly how your memorial will look before we begin fabrication.
Skilled artisans carve, engrave, and finish your monument in our Evansville workshop using premium materials.
We handle professional delivery and installation at the cemetery, ensuring perfect placement and alignment.
Whether you're planning ahead or honoring a recent loss, we're here to help. Reach out to discuss your needs — there's no obligation.
Visit our workshop, call us, or send a message. We respond to every inquiry with the same care we put into our work.
1730 W Franklin St
Evansville, IN 47712
Mon – Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat – Sun: By appointment
