Types of Burial Monuments

It is a noble thing to honor the lives of those who have gone before us. When we cherish the memories of our loved ones in a burial monument, we can preserve the legacy of the family forever. There are many ways to memorialize a loved one. Whichever type of burial monument you decide to go with, you can customize the design and inscriptions exactly the way you want.

Flat Grave Markers

A flat grave marker is a beautiful way to memorialize a loved one who has passed away. Flat grave markers commonly come in bronze plaques and are laid flat on the ground. They are available in different colors and sizes. Flat grave markers are also the most affordable among burial monuments.  You can honor your loved one by having something suitable inscribed on a flat grave marker. It can be his or her personal details, quotations or a symbol. Flat grave markers serve as a remembrance and honor for a loved one for generations to come. The two different types of grave markers are:

·         flush grave markers

·         ledge markers

Flush grave markers are mostly simply engravings placed at the head of the grave, while ledge markers are thicker slabs of stone that cover the entire grave. They also are laid flush with the ground.

Upright Grave Stones

Upright grave stones or tombstones are the most common burial monuments. They have been used for centuries to memorialize loved ones. Tombstones are generally granite monuments that are customized and personalized according to your choosing. Be it by way of size, shape or inscriptions, there are numerous styles and types of gravestones available. However, three of those most in vogue are:

·         Upright tombstones

·         Obelisk burial monuments

·         Slanted headstones