My Story
👋 Greetings! I'm John Howard, proud owner of The Memorial Man LLC. 🏛️ Based in Virginia, I'm a native, father of 5 lively kids, and a devoted husband.
Since 2005, I've been deeply immersed in the memorial industry, assisting families from diverse cultural backgrounds. 🌍 My journey began with the meticulous craft of hand engraving stencils on headstones onsite—a process that, though time-consuming, filled me with immense pride due to its personal significance.
Traversing Virginia, Maryland, and DC, I've collaborated with Corporations, Government Agencies, and Individual Families, leaving my mark on the memorial landscape. However, in 2012, my life took a dramatic turn with a diagnosis of FSHD, a form of Muscular Dystrophy. This prompted a shift in focus towards direct service to families and monument design.
After working for various companies, I felt a calling to provide more value to the families I served. In September 2020, I proudly launched The Memorial Man LLC, fostering connections, and advocating for families. 💼
Since 2005, I've been deeply immersed in the memorial industry, assisting families from diverse cultural backgrounds. 🌍 My journey began with the meticulous craft of hand engraving stencils on headstones onsite—a process that, though time-consuming, filled me with immense pride due to its personal significance.
Traversing Virginia, Maryland, and DC, I've collaborated with Corporations, Government Agencies, and Individual Families, leaving my mark on the memorial landscape. However, in 2012, my life took a dramatic turn with a diagnosis of FSHD, a form of Muscular Dystrophy. This prompted a shift in focus towards direct service to families and monument design.
After working for various companies, I felt a calling to provide more value to the families I served. In September 2020, I proudly launched The Memorial Man LLC, fostering connections, and advocating for families. 💼