MEMORIALS |
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Mausoleums:
This is a private, family granite building which
usually has stained glass windows and a bronze door. Smaller
types include a crypt which is an above ground building
without windows or doors. |
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Flush Marker:
Also known as a grass marker these lay flush on the ground.
The most common size is 24” x 12” x 4”
but can be larger or smaller depending on your cemeteries
regulations. |
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Bevel Marker: These markers
are slightly higher in the back than in the front leaving
a slight pitch to the stone. The bevel marker sits slightly
above the ground.
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Slant Marker:
These markers stand 16 – 18 inches above the ground.
They have a straight back with the front sloping about 45
degrees. A slant marker can be used with or without a base. |
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Upright Monument:
This is what most of us think of when envisioning a headstone.
An upright is typically 2 or more pieces one of which is
the base. The top piece is referred to as the die/tablet
and the bottom piece as the base. More
images here... |
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Bench: A granite bench can be used in
some cemeteries depending upon their regulations. Benches
are a beautiful addition to landscaping in a memorial garden |
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Bronze Plaque: These memorials are cast
out of bronze and are attached to either a granite or cement
base to be used as a flush marker. They can also be attached
to the face of a slant or bevel. More images here... |
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