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A single headstones also referred to as a tombstone, is an upright standing / vertical memorial consisting of two pieces of granite. A die or tablet, which is the top piece and a base form a headstone or tombstone. Though the die can be used alone on a headstone (this is called a monolith) most cemeteries require a base. The single headstone comes in a variety of granite colors, sizes, shapes and finishes depending on cemetery regulations. A single headstone can accommodate one to four burials. Headstone sizes are determined by the cemetery, but the most common is 1 ft 10 inches wide by 8 inches thick by 2 ft 4 inches high and the base to go with the die is 2 ft 4 inches wide by 1 ft front to back by 8 inches high. This gives the tombstone an overall height of 3 ft. With the assistance of our professional memorialists, you create the individuality of the single monument. |
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A Double headstone, also referred to as a tombstone, is an upright standing / vertical memorial consisting of two pieces of granite. A die or tablet, which is the top piece and a base which is the bottom piece form a headstone or tombstone. Though the die can be used alone on a headstone (this is called a monolith) most cemeteries require a base. The double headstone comes in a variety of granite colors, sizes, shapes and finishes depending on cemetery regulations. A double headstone or tombstone can accommodate any number burials per stone. Headstone / Tombstone sizes are determined by the cemetery, but the most common is 2 ft 8 inches wide by 8 inches thick by 2 ft 4 inches high and the base to go with the die is 3 ft 6 inches wide by 1 ft front to back by 8 inches high. This gives the headstone an overall height of 3 ft. With the assistance of our professional memorialists, you create the individuality of the double monument. |
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A Family Memorial is an upright / vertical memorial consisting of two pieces of granite. A die, which is the top piece or tablet, and a base form a Family Monument. Though the die can be used alone on a Family Monument (this is called a monolith) most cemeteries require a base. Family monuments come in a variety of granite colors, sizes, shapes and finishes depending on cemetery regulations. Generally only the surname is shown on a family memorial and individual footstones are placed at the foot of the family monument with detailed information of the deceased individuals of the family. Sizes are determined by cemetery; generally 80% of the plots width is used for a family monument. If plot is 9 ft wide, the stone would be approximately 7 ft wide. With the assistance of our professional memorialists, you create the individuality of the family memorial. |
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A slant marker, also known as a pillow marker, can be created in two basic styles. A western style slant marker has a polished face from the top to the bottom of the marker. The more common style of slant marker has a nosing. The bottom of the polished face of the marker is cut perpendicular for the bottom few inches. The most common size for a slant marker is 2 ft wide by 10 inches at the bottom and 3 inches at the top and is 16-18 inches high. Slant markers / pillow markers are available in a variety of colors, sizes and finishes depending on cemetery regulations. With the assistance of our professional memorialists, you create the individuality of the slant marker. |
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A footstone, also known as a flat memorial, grass marker or flush marker can be created in many sizes and shapes. The most common size and shape you will see is rectangular, 2 ft long by 1 ft wide by 4 inches thick. Footstones are also available in a variety of granite colors and designs, depending on your cemetery regulations. A footstone can be used for all denominations. We are showing a few designs for footstones, but the possibilities are endless. With the assistance of a professional memorialist, you create the individuality of the footstone. |
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A mausoleum entombment is an honored and respected form of memorialization. At one time, entombment was reserved only for royalty and dignitaries. Today, private family mausoleums are no longer reserved only for wealthy families. Families choose private mausoleum entombment for a variety of personal reasons. For some people, it's a statement of their personality. Others want exclusive, highly personalized memorialization, and they feel that private mausoleum entombment is the highest form of memorialization. . With the assistance of our professional memorialsts, you can create the individuality of a mausoleum. |
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