A local family, helping your family.
We started Gateway because families deserve patience, honest answers, and a memorial they can be proud of for generations.
Founded by a St. Louis family, built on compassion
Gateway Family Monument Company was founded by a local St. Louis family. We know that choosing a headstone is not a simple purchase. It is a tender, emotional decision, often made during one of the hardest seasons of life.
That is why we do things differently. You work directly with our family, not a call center or a corporate sales desk. We take the time to learn about your loved one, explain every option in plain language, and handle the details so you don't have to.
From the first phone call to the day your memorial is set, we walk beside you with patience, care, and respect for your loved one and your budget.
The Kagan Family and Jana Harper, General Manager
"We treat every family as if they were our own."
The promise behind every memorial we create
The people who will guide you
Lenny Kagan, Owner
Lenny works personally with each family to help create a meaningful and lasting tribute. As a local St. Louis-area business owner, he believes a memorial is far more than a marker. It is a permanent reflection of a life and a family's memories. Lenny guides families through cemetery requirements, design decisions, and personalization so they feel comfortable and confident every step of the way. His goal is simple: make a difficult time a little easier with honest guidance, compassionate service, and a memorial families can be proud of for generations.
Jana Harper, General Manager
Jana keeps every memorial moving smoothly, from design proofs and cemetery paperwork to scheduling installation. She is often the friendly voice families hear when they call with a question, and she makes sure nothing falls through the cracks. Families can count on Jana for clear updates, quick answers, and the same care we would want for our own loved ones.
Gentle, local, and deeply personal
Our mission is to gently guide families through one of life's most difficult moments, helping them create a meaningful tribute that honors their loved one with dignity, care, and compassion.
Family-owned, not corporate
You work directly with our family. We know the local cemeteries and caretakers, and we care about the story behind every memorial.
We handle cemetery approval
Every cemetery has its own rules. We prepare drawings, work directly with your cemetery, and secure approval before your stone is made.
Calm, step-by-step guidance
We explain timelines, options, and costs in plain language so there are no surprises and you can move at a comfortable pace.
We come to you
Meet with us at your home, our Wentzville office, or the cemetery, including evening and weekend appointments by request.
Serving families across the St. Louis region
Our office is in Wentzville, and we work with cemeteries throughout the area every week. If we haven't worked with your cemetery before, we'll contact them directly to learn their requirements and handle the approvals for you.
We'd be honored to help your family.
A brief conversation can answer many questions and bring a sense of relief. There is no obligation and no rush.