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Monuments

Gast Monuments, Inc.

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Customer Complaints Summary

  • 29 total complaints in the last 3 years.
  • 2 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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  • Initial Complaint

    Date:12/20/2024

    Type:Delivery Issues
    Status:
    Unpursuable
    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    On April 19, 2023, I ordered a gravestone for my fathers grave. I paid $1000 as a deposit and have regularly sought an update on when the monument would be delivered. At the time of the order, I was stationed at the ************ in *********** as a diplomat. I currently live in ******** and have been unable to get further information from the company following an email that it was closeting. I just found out today, December 2024, that the company is under investigation for not completing orders.

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:10/30/2024

    Type:Delivery Issues
    Status:
    Unanswered
    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    12/22/22 Ordered headstone engraving and it was never done or refunded. **** has multiple posts on their site about this. I want a refund. It has been constant emails and calls and now they show the number is no longer in service

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:04/16/2024

    Type:Product Issues
    Status:
    Unanswered
    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    On March 22, 2022 I ordered a cemetery monument for my husband and myself (future) from Gast Monuments. I made a deposit of $4,650. I was told that due to Covid and supply chain issues, it would take a while. After several months I started asking for updates approximately monthly. In Nov ****************************************************************************** about 2-3 weeks for carving. In December 2023 I was asked to pay the cemetery fee of $1,593, which I paid and ******************* has stated they received. Still no monument, carved and ready to install. Now, no answers to my emails. If I cannot get the completed monument, I would accept the granite being transferred to another monument company for carving. Worst case, I'd like a refund of the $4,650.

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:04/16/2024

    Type:Delivery Issues
    Status:
    Unanswered
    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    In March 18 ****************************************************** march 23 2023 my family went to **** monument to order a headstone to these days I havent heard from them since then

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:03/24/2024

    Type:Product Issues
    Status:
    Unanswered
    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    My mother order monument for my dad on August 12, 2022 paid 2800 deposit with remaining balance 5715 after two months after they supposed to get stone we supposed to submit design, and once they done supposed to be installed on cementary.We been talking to them back and forth they said we didn't approve design yet me I myself talk to ********************* and approved it in text messages and email they took the other 2800 to complete the monument its end of march 2024 and they won't contact us about anything leaving multiple messages my moms english is not that good and we havent heard nothing from them, in order to install they had to pay for installation application according to cementary they never did we tried to contact them I work and live far away from my mother and hadn't had time to really handle situation we would like a refund and find someone else as been 2 years and my mom doesn't really have money to buy another monument she used insurance money and I think its extremly cruel for people in that bussiness to treat griving people like that.Im having trouble with scanner at her home but im happy with sending bills and screenshots of what ever is needed My Email is ***************************

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:02/28/2024

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Unanswered
    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I ordered a monument for my deceased mother. I worked with **** to complete the order. They poured the foundation at the cemetery, but have not communicated in weeks regarding the delivery of our order after cashing our final check. Despite my constant attempt at communication, **** has not emailed or called me back regarding the order and it is extremely unprofessional and are refusing to deliver the final product to the cemetery.

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:02/14/2024

    Type:Order Issues
    Status:
    Unanswered
    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    March 31, 2023 I contacted Gast Monuments **** And requested for a plaque to be engraved. I sent all details to **** and they sent back to me with their proposal for inscription plus fee. I approved their proposal and paid $650. And was promising that they will engrave the name on plaque between Fall and Winter 2023 if weather permitting. I haven't heard any update on the order I made until October 12, 2023. Gast Monuments *** sent an email about backlog and delaying with orders also promised to send another email with their finalized schedule when they will do the engrave the plaque for my beloved deceased friend. I still haven't heard anything from them. February 07, 2024, I went to my friend burial place and his plaque is still blank with no name on it. I called and left 4 messages on their voice-mail but never get a phone call from them still.

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:01/30/2024

    Type:Delivery Issues
    Status:
    Unanswered
    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    Paid $390 with MasterCard on 2/1/23 for headstone engraving to reflect date of death of my mother. Received generic email on 10/12/23 indicating there has been a delay, and that confirmation will be given when my job will be scheduled. I have not heard anything since. I followed up with a phone call today, 1/30/24, with two separate emails on 1/20/24 and 1/28/24 requesting status. No answer to any of my communications.

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:01/29/2024

    Type:Product Issues
    Status:
    Unanswered
    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    As of today, I am aware that other consumers and Catholic Cemeteries of ******* has had the same issue as **** placed an order for a gravestone on Jan 20 2023. I was told repeatedly that the gravestone would be finished and installed in fall 2023.I put up with incorrect and duplicate billing and lack of communication from **** for a long time, hoping for the best.On Nov 16 2023 I was told that materials were on backorder and my project was on hold indefinitely. The consumer experience has been so odd that I no longer trust what Im being told by employees.I have not received a reply from anyone at the company since Nov 16 2023.Timeline:1/20/2023 signed Gast Monuments contract/quote and paid $800 deposit 1/24/2023 received order confirmation email from Gast Monuments and estimate completion of Fall 2023 5/10/2023 received and approved memorial rendering from Gast Monuments 5/30/2023 was charged $570 balance by Gast Monuments (auto-billed, was not due until project was completed by the shop)6/28/2023 DUPLICATE charge of $570 by Gast Monuments (auto-billed), ******************* told me she would issue a refund on 6/30/2023 but this did not happen 7/5/2023 I needed to file a dispute with my credit card company (Chase) for the duplicate $570 charge to be reversed 8/14/2023 ANOTHER charge of $570 by Gast Monuments (auto-billed), ******************* voided the transaction and removed my credit card information that was saved in their system 8/17/2023 ******************* estimated early fall installation 11/16/2023 Exec Asst tells me the material is backordered due to a flood in Barre, ** [this was not mentioned by ******************* on 8/17/2023 even though it happened in July]; orders are delayed with no ETA 1/1/2024 I sent an email to **** 1/10/2024 I sent an email to **** 1/15/2024 I sent an email to **** requesting refund of balance ($570)1/23/2024 left voicemail for **** 1/29/2024 sent email to **** requesting cancellation and full refund

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:01/03/2024

    Type:Product Issues
    Status:
    Unanswered
    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    In fall of 2022, I ordered a gravestone for my deceased Mother and paid Gast Monuments $1570 in full in January 2023. Proof of payment and **** invoice attached. I called and sent ******************* several emails to follow up and no calls or email replies received. No stone was ever made or installed. I have since purchased a gravestone from another vendor for $1700 who built the stone and installed it in less than a month.

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