What are the different types of cemetery monuments?

The following are the most common types of cemetery monuments:

Slant style monument: A slant- style monument can be used for a grave designed for 1 or 2 burials. A slant style monument is normally low to the ground and can be one to two feet high, with the polished face sloping at about a 45 degree angle.

Single monument: The single monument is a vertical tablet used to identify a single burial plot which in many cases can accommodate up to two interments.

Double monument: A double monument is designed for couples who wish to have adjoining burial sites in order to show their eternal commitment to each another.

Upright monument: This type of monument is most commonly found in older cemeteries, and includes a standing headstone and other tablets. An upright monument consists of two separate pieces: a top piece that stands upright and a base for the top to rest upon on.

Large plot sized monument: A large plot sized monument is usually designed for 6 – 12 burials or even more.

Flush monument: A flush monument lies flush with the ground. It is generally twenty-four inches by twelve inches, but can be larger or smaller depending on a cemetery’s requirements.