Tootell Monuments Works, established in 1941, is a 5th generation New Bedford based monument company that serves the Southcoast of Massachusetts and beyond. Whether you are in need of a new monument, engraving on an existing monument or any type of cleaning or repair we are here for you and your family.

We offer a variety of services including monument design, markers, on-site headstone engraving, cleaning and repair, bronze plaques, vase and accessories installation and more.

F.A.Q.

Frequently Asked Questions

To facilitate the most efficient service, review these tips to prepare for your visit.

Do I need an appointment?

No, we do not require appointments.

We do recommend them though, especially if you are coming in to design and order a new monument, memorial, gravestone or marker. This will make sure we have set aside adequate time for you to go over all your possible options.

However, if you find yourself in the area and just want to stop in, feel free.

If I am coming in to order a new monument, what should I bring?

Most City & Catholic cemeteries require a foundation permit. You can reach out to your cemetery's office to see if you will need one and, if so, what steps to take in order to obtain the permit. The information on your permit will help us guide you in the right direction as far as size & style of monument allowed.

If your cemetery does not require a permit, please bring in the plot information:
• the name of the cemetery
• the section it is in
• the lot number
This information can be found on your deed or by calling the cemetery office.

If you are unable to get this information or check on your permit, we can help you with that.

If I need to have a date added to my headstone, what do you need?

If possible, please bring a photo of the monument to be worked on. This will help us give you an exact quote for the work that you'd like completed.

We can match any & all styles of memorial lettering.

Also, most City & Catholic cemeteries require a lettering permit that gives us the permission to engrave your stone. You can reach out to your cemetery's office to see if it is a requirement and, if so, what steps to take in order to obtain the permit.

If a permit is not needed, please bring in the location of the monument: the name of the cemetery, the section it is in & the lot number.

Do you clean & repair stones?

Yes, we do offer power washing of monuments, markers, and gravestones.

We also can help with the re-leveling monuments & other needed repairs.

Are there products you offer other than traditional monuments and markers?

Yes, we have granite benches, pet memorials, bronze plaques as well as vases, porcelain photos & memorial lights.

Visit Tootell

You can visit us at 1005 Rockdale Avenue in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Feel free to email us at: tootellmonuments@gmail.com

or call: 508-999-5142