Individual upright monuments, also called headstones or grave markers, are vertical memorials typically carved from durable stone such as granite, marble, or bronze and placed at a gravesite to commemorate an individual life; their upright design makes inscriptions, names, dates, and epitaphs clearly visible and allows for detailed carving or sculptural elements like religious symbols, portraits, or decorative borders. These monuments vary in size and style—from simple, modest markers to larger, more elaborate designs—and can be polished, honed, or left with a natural finish to suit family preferences and cemetery regulations. Upright monuments offer long-lasting durability and a dignified focal point for visitation, reflection, and ceremonies, and they can be personalized through etching, sandblasting, or engraving to reflect the deceased’s personality, accomplishments, or heritage.
Individual upright monuments, also called headstones or grave markers, are vertical memorials typically carved from durable stone such as granite, marble, or bronze and placed at a gravesite to commemorate an individual life; their upright design makes inscriptions, names, dates, and epitaphs clearly visible and allows for detailed carving or sculptural elements like religious symbols, portraits, or decorative borders. These monuments vary in size and style—from simple, modest markers to larger, more elaborate designs—and can be polished, honed, or left with a natural finish to suit family preferences and cemetery regulations. Upright monuments offer long-lasting durability and a dignified focal point for visitation, reflection, and ceremonies, and they can be personalized through etching, sandblasting, or engraving to reflect the deceased’s personality, accomplishments, or heritage.