Choosing a monument is a meaningful decision, and there are many options to consider before finding the memorial that feels right. Granite and marble monuments can be created in the classic style, with names, dates, and inscriptions engraved into the stone, or you may choose an etched memorial for a more detailed and personalized tribute. Etching allows for greater artistic detail and can incorporate images, scenes, and other elements that help tell the story of the person being remembered.
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Below, you can explore the different monument shapes and available stone colors to find the style that best fits your needs. You’ll then choose whether the memorial is for one person or two and select a shape to view our gallery of monuments available for that configuration.
Explore types of monument below by clicking on each tab.
Links to design galleries are in each section.
A flat grave marker is a solid piece of granite set level with the ground, so the polished face looks up at you as you stand at the grave.
A bevel marker rests above the lawn with its polished face on a gentle slope, rising from front to back. That small lift makes a real difference: where a flat marker can disappear into the grass from a distance, a bevel catches the light, and the angle tips the lettering toward you as you approach. It is a modest step up from a flat marker in both presence and price.
A slant headstone stands 14 to 16 inches tall with its face cut back at a steep angle: a large, tilted canvas that holds noticeably more lettering and artwork than a flat or bevel marker. It reads from a distance the way an upright monument does, but at a lower price point.
Single Design Gallery Companion Design GalleryThe upright is the classic monument, a vertical granite tablet standing on a granite base, the silhouette most people picture when they hear the word headstone. It offers the most room of any style: the tablet is polished on both the front and the back, so names, dates, verses, portraits, and artwork can carry across two full faces. The sides can be rock-pitched, keeping the natural character of quarried stone around the polished surfaces.
A cemetery ledger, also known as a slab, is a full-length memorial that lies flat over the grave, often covering most or all of the burial space. Its broad stone surface creates a dignified and lasting tribute, offering ample room for names, dates, personal messages, religious symbols, portraits, or other meaningful engraved designs. The ledger provides a formal, substantial appearance while preserving a loved one’s memory in a deeply personal way.
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Upright monuments can be personalized through a variety of top and side shapes, each creating its own distinctive style. From classic straight lines to graceful oval, serpentine, ridge, and apex tops, and from straight to concave, convex, tapered, or reverse-tapered sides, these design options help create a memorial that reflects the character and preferences of the person being remembered.
