About Veylora
Stone is permanent.So is our word.
Founded by a third-generation stone cutter and a structural engineer, Veylora Stone has grown from a two-saw shed into one of the most trusted trade manufacturers in the country.
“Every piece carries a family's name. We never forget that.”
Walter Hayes, Founder
Our story
Built by people who set stone for a living.
In 1999, Walter Hayes left the family quarry business with two used bridge saws and a promise to his first customers: the stone you approve is the stone you receive. His partner, engineer Anna Lindqvist, brought the discipline to keep that promise at scale.
Twenty-seven years later we operate a 180,000 sq ft fabrication plant, reserve blocks from four quarry partners and ship to more than 900 dealers and cemeteries. The promise hasn't changed.
- 25+Years in stone
- 480+Designs in catalogue
- 12,000+Pieces shipped yearly
- 48States served
Since 1999
Twenty-seven years,one promise.
What we stand for
Four values,set in stone.
- 01
Honesty in lead times
We publish realistic dates and call you before they slip — never after.
- 02
Craft over shortcuts
Machines do the cutting; people do the judging. Every finish is inspected by hand.
- 03
Partners, not accounts
Every dealer has a named project lead who knows their showroom and their families.
- 04
Stewardship
Water recycling, dust capture and quarry partners that restore what they extract.
Facilities
Four sites.One standard.
Every Veylora piece is cut, finished, inspected and crated in facilities we own and operate.
01 — Facility
180,000 sq ft
Fabrication plant
CNC wire saws, bridge saws and five-axis profiling under one roof.
02 — Facility
22 artisans
Finishing & etching studio
Hand finishing, laser etching and deep carving with raking-light inspection.
03 — Facility
6,500+ pieces
Inventory yard
Ready-to-ship monuments, bases and markers in thirty colors.
04 — Facility
Weekly routes
Logistics hub
Consolidated freight to every region in the lower 48.
How we work
Made to meet the moment.
A clear, predictable path from first conversation to final setting — with a single project lead at every step.
- 01
Consultation
We review your drawings, lot restrictions, budget and timeline, and confirm stock availability the same day.
- 02
Design
Our studio prepares rendered proofs and shop drawings. Revisions are turned around within 48 hours.
- 03
Fabrication
Blocks are selected for color and grain, then sawn, profiled and finished in our North Carolina facility.
- 04
Quality Control
Every dimension, finish and letter is inspected and photographed before crating.
- 05
Delivery
Scheduled freight to your yard or jobsite, with tracking and setting support when you need it.
Leadership
The people behindthe promise.
A team of stone cutters, engineers and designers — and 240 colleagues on the plant floor. We’re always hiring craftspeople.
Walter Hayes
Founder & Chairman
Third-generation stone cutter who still walks the floor every morning.
Anna Lindqvist
Chief Executive Officer
Structural engineer who built our mausoleum division from the ground up.
Elena Marsh
Design Director
Leads the design studio and etching team; 18 years in memorial design.
Grace Okafor
VP, Operations
Runs fabrication, quality and logistics across all four facilities.
Tom Ridley
Projects Lead
Manages civic memorials and large cemetery programs nationwide.
Luis Moreno
Master Carver
Hand-carves every Ellery cross and leads our apprenticeship program.
Certified & accredited
- Monument Builders of North America — Member
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management
- OSHA VPP Star Site
- Natural Stone Institute — Accredited
Start a project
Let's build something exceptional.
Send us a drawing, a sketch or a simple idea. Our team will respond within one business day with pricing, lead time and next steps.