Grave markers are an integral part of a
cemetery. Various styles are available, but some are more common than others.
Mentioned below are common styles of grave markers.
Headstones: These are usually made of granite, marble, fieldstone or cement,
and are placed at the head of the grave.
Footstones: Footstone markers are placed at the foot of the grave.
Lawn
Markers: This type of marker is mounted flush with
the ground. It is usually a bronze plate bolted onto a stone. Carved marble or
granite block is used in this type of arrangement.
Niche
Markers: These are small granite, marble or bronze
plaques mounted on a wall in mausoleums.
Companion
Markers: Companion markers contain the names of two
or more people.
Temporary
Grave Markers: Before a permanent tombstone is
installed, temporary grave markers are used to mark the plot after burial.
Traditionally, it consists of a typed or handwritten card containing the name,
birth and death date of the deceased.
What are flush markers and footstones?
ReplyDeleteFlush markers and footstones are set into the grass, with only the top showing. They are usually unpolished in design. However, given the circumstances, polished markers/footstones are possible. We can also duplicate an existing marker/footstone should your plot require it.
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