Monument Types

Upright Monuments

As the name suggests, an upright headstone is tall structure that has a ‘tablet’ or vertical stone at the top and a ‘base’ at the bottom.



Vertical upright gravestones, thus, have two pieces. These traditional monuments are most common in the cemeteries and usually weigh at least 450 lbs. These headstones are the easiest to read or find at a distance, they come in many shapes and sizes, and may be designed for one or two individuals. Upright memorials offer the greatest selection of size, shape and artistic character. The monuments displayed here are just a small representation of the total custom design options available.

Slant Memorials

A typical slant marker, also known as a slanted gravestone, slanting memorial marker, cemetery slant, mini headstone, etc., has a wide base that angles up (generally at 45 degrees) to a tapered top.

So, it tends to have a slanting front or a sloping back mounted on a granite or cement foundation. It is mostly used to mark the location of an individual in a family plot. A slant grave marker resembles an upright headstone, though thicker and shorter than it.

Lawn Level Markers

These small and economic grave markers are set flush to the ground. They may also be raised a couple of inches off the ground; hence, they are known as raised-top flat markers.

Besides, flat headstones they may also feature textures, finishes, symbols, shapes, designs, and images as well.