| **EXHIBIT 23.1**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
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| **CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
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| We have issued our report datedMarch 31, 2009, with respect to the consolidated financial statements andschedule included in the Annual Report of Rock of Ages Corporation on Form 10-Kfor the year ended December 31, 2008.  We hereby consent to theincorporation by reference of said report in the Registration Statements ofRock of Ages Corporation on Form S-8 (File No. 333-45617, effective February 5,1998 and File No. 333-128474, effective September 21, 2005). |
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|  /s/ Grant Thornton LLP                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
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