Headstones and Grave Markers

Headstone and Grave Marker Styles

Every cemetery has its own rules about which styles of headstones and grave markers are permitted, so understanding the main types helps you make the right choice. Upright headstones are the classic standing monuments most people picture — they are available in single and companion sizes and offer the most surface area for custom engravings, photos, and designs. Flat grave markers sit flush with the ground and are required by many modern cemeteries for easier lawn maintenance. Slant markers rest at an angle on a granite base, offering a balance between the visibility of an upright monument and the low profile of a flat marker. Ledger stones are full-length ledger grave markers that cover the entire grave. Memorial benches serve as both a functional seating area and a lasting tribute, and mausoleums provide above-ground burial in a private or family structure. For a detailed comparison of these styles, read our guide to headstone vs. grave marker differences.

Bronze Headstones and Markers

Bronze is the premium material for cemetery memorials, and Memorials.com carries one of the widest selections of bronze headstones for graves anywhere online. Bronze grave markers are flat bronze cemetery markers cast in solid bronze and mounted on a granite base — they are the standard at many national and veterans' cemeteries. Bronze headstones feature bronze on granite headstone construction that pairs the warm finish of bronze with the strength of natural stone.

For families who want a photo embedded directly in the marker, our bronze headstones with pictures collection is our best-selling headstone line. Veteran grave markers honor military service with branch-specific emblems and are available as bronze veteran grave markers approved for VA and national cemeteries. We also carry double deep bronze headstones for companion plots, double deep cemetery bronze headstones in additional configurations, cemetery bronze headstones for standard plots, and infant bronze headstones designed with compassion for the smallest memorials. To learn how photos are added, see our guide on how to put a picture on a headstone.

Granite Headstones and Grave Markers

Granite is the most popular material for headstones and gravestones because of its natural beauty, exceptional strength, and resistance to weathering over decades of outdoor exposure. Our granite headstones include companion and double headstones for married couples, individual monuments, and custom-designed pieces available in black, gray, red, blue, and other granite colors. Flat granite grave markers are the most affordable option and are accepted at virtually every cemetery in the country — they sit flush with the ground and can be customized with laser-etched photos, emblems, and inscriptions.

For children, our children granite headstones and baby headstones are crafted with gentle designs including angels, teddy bears, and lambs. Granite memorial benches combine a permanent grave stone tribute with a place for visitors to sit and reflect, and are available in single and companion sizes with custom engravings on the seat, back, or legs. For more on how granite and other materials compare, read what are headstones made of.

Cremation Headstones and Memorial Pillars

Families who choose cremation still have many options for a permanent cemetery memorial. Cremation headstones are upright monuments with a built-in compartment to hold an urn, combining a traditional headstone with above-ground ash storage — they are one of the most popular alternatives to a traditional burial plot. Cremation grave markers are flat markers designed specifically for cremation plots and cremation garden sections, and they can accommodate a small urn vault beneath the surface. Memorial cremation pillars offer a distinctive column-style design that holds cremated remains inside a sealed granite or bronze pillar. All three options are available with custom engravings and cemetery-approved dimensions, and each one provides a permanent place for family and friends to visit.

Helpful Resources

Our Info Center has guides to help you through every step of the headstone buying process. Learn about cemetery headstone installation requirements, get inspiration from beautiful words to put on a headstone, explore headstone symbols and their meanings, or find out how much headstone engraving costs. You can also read about cemetery regulations for markers and how to buy a cemetery plot.

Free Shipping on All Headstones and Grave Markers

Every headstone and grave marker at Memorials.com ships free, with no hidden fees or sales tax. Our headstone prices include custom design, engraving, and direct delivery to your cemetery anywhere in the United States. We confirm all cemetery requirements before production begins, so your memorial is approved and ready for installation when it arrives. Whether you are searching for headstones prices near me or shopping online for the first time, our support team is available by phone and email to guide you through sizes, materials, design options, and cemetery approval.