Double Headstones for Husband and Wife

What Are Double Headstones for Husband and Wife?

Double headstones for husband and wife are companion memorials designed to honor two people on a single granite marker. These headstones for couples are one of the most meaningful ways to celebrate a shared life — both names, dates, and personal tributes appear together on a single stone that marks the final resting place for both individuals. Many families choose double headstones for married couples because they represent unity and ensure the memorial remains visually balanced and coordinated over time.

Companion headstones come in several formats. Flat companion markers sit flush with the ground and are the most commonly accepted style across cemeteries. Larger companion formats may feature raised sections or beveled edges for additional visibility. Every granite headstone from Memorials.com is produced only after we confirm the design meets your cemetery's specifications for size, placement, and style.

Granite Headstone Designs for Married Couples

Our married couple headstones are available in dozens of design themes, each crafted to reflect the personality and passions of the couple being honored. Every design can be further personalized with emblems, granite color choices, lettering styles, and vase options.

Nature and Wildlife Themes: Designs featuring deer, trees, mountains, fishing scenes, and garden landscapes are among our most popular. These unique husband and wife headstones capture the hobbies and outdoor interests that defined a couple's life together. Themed options include evergreen forest scenes, gone-fishing tributes, sunflower panels, and paradise garden layouts.

Religious and Celtic Designs: For families seeking a faith-inspired tribute, we offer companion granite headstones with crosses, rosaries, praying hands, Our Lady of Guadalupe portraits, and celtic cross patterns with wedding band accents. To learn more about the meaning behind common memorial imagery, read our guide to headstone symbols and their meanings.

Classic and Floral Designs: Traditional double headstones feature elements like rosebuds, dogwood flowers, floral borders, and open book layouts. These timeless styles pair well with a wide range of granite colors and work in nearly every cemetery setting.

Flat Companion Markers: If your cemetery requires grass-level memorials, our flat grave markers include companion options designed specifically for two people. Flat grave markers for couples are available in standard sizes including 36×12, 42×12, 44×14, 48×14, and 48×18 inches.

Personalizing Your Companion Headstone

Granite Color Options: Every granite companion headstone is available in your choice of eight standard granite colors, including Moonlight Gray, Sierra White, Texas Pearl, and Royal Mahogany. Premium granite colors are also available at additional cost. Each color is quarried from domestic and international sources and selected for durability and visual character.

Engravings and Lettering: The base price includes two names, dates of birth and death, and up to 15 additional characters for a short inscription such as "In Loving Memory," "Together Forever," or "Rest in Peace." Additional lettering is available per character. For inspiration on what to write, see our article on beautiful words to put on a headstone. For information on engraving pricing, read our guide on headstone engraving costs.

Emblems and Symbols: Choose up to three emblems from over 10,000 options — crosses, hearts, praying hands, military insignia, hummingbirds, roses, and much more. Emblems are included in the base price and can be positioned to complement the overall design.

Adding a Photo: A ceramic or bronze portrait can be added to any granite companion headstone. Ceramic photos are available in oval, square, circle, rectangle, and heart shapes in both color and black-and-white. Bronze portraits are cast in solid bronze for lasting durability. Learn more about the process and options in our guide on how to put a picture on a headstone. You can also browse our full selection of bronze headstones with pictures for designs that feature integrated photo panels.

Choosing the Right Companion Headstone

Cemetery Verification: Before any granite headstone enters production, our team contacts your cemetery to confirm that the selected design, size, and material comply with their regulations. You will also see a scaled layout proof and approve the final design before carving begins. This process ensures there are no surprises at installation.

Size and Format: Double headstones for married couples are available in multiple size options. Flat companion markers range from 36×12 inches up to 48×18 inches. If your cemetery allows upright monuments, our upright headstones collection includes companion options as well. For bronze-on-granite companion memorials, see our double deep bronze headstones.

Budget Considerations: Granite companion headstones vary in price depending on size, granite color selection, and add-ons like premium colors, additional lettering, extra emblems, or photos. Non-English lettering and rush production are available at additional cost. All prices shown include free shipping to the 48 continental United States. Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, and international destinations is available — contact our customer service team for a quote.

Children and Infant Memorials: If you need a smaller granite memorial for a child, our children granite headstones collection offers age-appropriate designs with angel, teddy bear, and butterfly motifs.

Free Shipping on All Granite Headstones

Every granite headstone from Memorials.com ships free to the 48 continental United States. Standard production time is approximately 10–12 weeks after cemetery verification and family approval. Rush production is available to reduce carving time to approximately 6–8 weeks after approval. Shipping typically adds 1–2 weeks after production is complete. Installation is handled by your cemetery or a local monument company — Memorials.com does not perform installations. Browse our full collection of headstones and grave markers to explore every style, material, and price range we offer.