Carved Granite

About Granite Memorials

Most commonly used ground level headstone. This is also called Flush grave marker, Grass Marker, Lawn level marker. The standard size for an individual granite headstone measures 24 inches in length x 12 inches in width x 4 inches in height. The standard size for a companion granite headstone is 36 inches in length x 12 inches in width x 4 inches in height. Either memorial is Polished top with sawn sides and bottom. The edges are beveled to about 1/8″ to blunt the sharpness. Choose from a wide selection of different grades of granite. 

Bevel memorials are ground level headstone that are raised on top and slopes towards bottom. This style is also called Bevel grave marker, Hickey Marker, or a Pillow marker. This granite headstone measures 24 inches in length x 12 inches in width x 6 inches in height with a 2″ slope towards the front for an individual size. The finish is Polished top with rock pitch sides and sawn bottom. Choose from a wide selection of different grades of granite. 

 Slants are one of the most economical ground level upright headstone. This headstone is a hybrid between a flat level headstone and a upright stand up headstone. This is also called Slant grave marker, Slant Marker, Slant headstone monument. This granite headstone measures 24 inches in length x 10 inches in width x 16 inches in height. Finish is Polished top with rock sides and sawn bottom. The edges are rough with rock finish. Choice from a wide selection of different grades of granite. Other design choices are available in this same size.

Uprights are very popular and can be the most expensive type of granite memorial. There are several styles and design options to choose from. This upright granite headstone consist of two pieces, one is called the “Die” which is the top that stands upright on top of a base and another is a base that lies flat on ground.