Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Funeral Services in Fort Dodge
Kallin-Johnson Monument Company has been crafting personalized memorials since 1921, serving families in Iowa with dedication and artistry. Founded by Swedish stone cutter Anton Kallin and his nephew Erick Johnson, the company remains family-owned under the leadership of Dennis and Scott Johnson. We specialize in designing and fabricating granite monuments, cremation memorials, and custom stone products tailored to reflect individual legacies. Our team includes three full-time graphic artists who collaborate directly with clients to create unique designs, ensuring every memorial honors the deceased's life and the family's wishes. All memorials and cemetery foundations come with a lifetime guarantee, underscoring our commitment to quality and durability.With eight locations across Iowa, we provide accessible, personalized service to communities in Fort Dodge, Sioux City, Mason City, and beyond. Our in-house workshop handles all finishing work, including lettering and carving, to maintain precision and craftsmanship. We offer laser etching for photo personalization and traditional hand-etching techniques to create timeless tributes. Our mission focuses on relieving families of decision-making burdens during grief by enabling pre-planning and pre-payment options. As Iowa's largest monument company, we combine heritage with innovation to deliver memorials that endure for generations.
Services
Monument Design
Cremation Memorials
Granite Countertops
Laser Etchings
Veteran Memorials
Custom Granite Products
Pre-Need Planning
Cemetery Foundations
Photo Engraving
Urn Selection
Details
- Year established: 1921
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1921 with generational stone-cutting expertise
- Eight Iowa locations for accessible, community-focused service
- Full customization with in-house graphic artists and workshops
- Lifetime guarantee on all memorials and cemetery foundations
- Laser etching and hand-etching options for personalized tributes
Services
Custom Monument Design
We create personalized granite monuments tailored to individual preferences. Our team collaborates directly with families to incorporate unique designs, inscriptions, and artistic elements. Using advanced laser etching and traditional hand-carving techniques, we ensure lasting tributes that reflect personal legacies while maintaining structural integrity for generations.
Cremation Memorials
Specialized memorials for cremation urns include custom-designed markers and indoor/outdoor displays. We offer a range of granite and stone options with personalized engravings to honor loved ones. Our pre-planning services help families make informed decisions about cremation memorials ahead of time, reducing future emotional and financial burdens.
Granite Countertops
We fabricate and install high-quality granite countertops for residential and commercial spaces. Our workshop handles custom shaping, polishing, and finishing to meet specific design requirements. This service extends our stone expertise beyond memorials to functional home and business applications while maintaining the same craftsmanship standards.
Laser Etchings
Our state-of-the-art laser technology creates detailed photographic etchings on monuments. This service allows families to preserve visual memories through durable, weather-resistant images. We also offer hand-etched designs for those preferring traditional artistic methods, ensuring personalized tributes that withstand environmental exposure.
Veteran Memorials
We design and install specialized memorials recognizing military service members' contributions. These tributes incorporate official insignias, service-specific symbols, and personalized elements to honor veterans' legacies. Our team works closely with families and organizations to create respectful, enduring commemorations that meet specific branch requirements.
People
Anton Kallin
Founder
Swedish stone cutter Anton Kallin co-founded the company in 1921, establishing its reputation for quality craftsmanship in Fort Dodge. His legacy continues through family ownership and commitment to personalized memorial artistry.
Erick Johnson
Co-Founder
Erick Johnson, Anton Kallin's nephew, helped establish the company's artistic standards and community-focused approach. His leadership laid the foundation for the family-owned business's multi-generational success in Iowa's monument industry.
Dennis Johnson
Owner
Third-generation owner Dennis Johnson maintains the company's commitment to quality while expanding services across Iowa. He oversees operations, ensuring the business preserves its heritage while adapting to modern memorial preferences.
Scott Johnson
Owner
Scott Johnson, representing the fourth generation, continues the family tradition of personalized memorial craftsmanship. He focuses on maintaining technical excellence in stone fabrication and customer service standards established since 1921.
Questions
What memorial customization options do you offer?
We provide laser etchings, hand-carved designs, custom lettering, and personalized granite color choices to create unique tributes reflecting individual personalities and legacies.
Can I pre-plan my own memorial?
Yes, we offer pre-planning services allowing you to make decisions in advance, ensuring your wishes are honored while relieving family members of decision-making during grief.
Do you provide warranties on memorials?
All our memorials and cemetery foundations come with a lifetime, no-time-limit guarantee ensuring long-term durability and quality craftsmanship.
What areas do you serve?
We operate eight locations across Iowa, serving Fort Dodge, Sioux City, Mason City, Webster City, Charles City, Hampton, Forest City, and Cherokee communities.
Can you create veteran memorials?
Yes, we specialize in military memorials incorporating official insignias and service-specific elements to honor veterans' contributions with appropriate respect and permanence.
Do you handle both monument design and installation?
We manage the complete process from design and fabrication to final installation, maintaining quality control throughout each memorial's creation and placement.
Reviews (2)
Pam Pergande
Dec 05, 2020
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On your paperwork you receive from them it states and I quote: will not order stone until 90% has been paid down. Well I didn't have 90% paid down yet and I called them and wanted my money back cause they also had told me it takes 8 months to get the stone and it comes from China. I decided not to go with them because of this situation. The man I talked to laughed
and said tough we ordered it anyway. Don't do business with them.
and said tough we ordered it anyway. Don't do business with them.
Denna Anderson
Aug 15, 2020
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Thank you for installing my daughter's vase so quickly so she could have it by memorial day!! That you for your friendly, fast, amazing service!! Much appreciated!
