Custom granite headstones in the United States

Choosing headstones for graves starts with three questions: what the cemetery allows, how many names the stone must carry, and how the family wants the life to be remembered. A headstone, tombstone or gravestone can stand upright above the ground, rest at a slant, or lie flat with the lawn. Each style has its own size limits, base rules and look, so we confirm the cemetery section before any design work begins.

Our catalogue holds 101 granite designs in 12 categories, from upright monuments and slant markers to flat grave markers, benches, angel memorials, child memorials and luxury memorial complexes. Every stone is cut from solid granite and finished to order. You choose the shape, the granite color, the lettering and the artwork, and you see all of it in a free 3D design preview before production starts.

Families often ask us what a memorial should say. A name and dates are the base; many families add an epitaph, a portrait, a religious symbol or an image tied to a hobby or a place. Read our guide to inscriptions and our cemetery rules checklist before you order. Check each name, date and word on the proof. The cemetery must approve the stone. Ask who will send the forms and pay each fee.

Custom headstones are our core work. Remembrance Headstones is the luxury memorial company within H Memorial Group, focused on bespoke monuments, sculptural and angel memorials, statues, reliefs and memorial art. We do not start from a fixed template: each design begins with the story the family shares with us, and our designers turn it into shape, lettering and carved detail.

The process is simple to follow. First we gather the names, dates, epitaph and any images you want to include, together with the cemetery and plot details. Next we prepare a free 3D design preview so you can see proportions, stone color and artwork on screen. You can request changes, approve the final design in writing, and only then does the stone move into production.

Custom work covers far more than lettering. We can shape a heart, a book, a cross or a sculpted angel; add an engraved portrait or carved flowers; pair two names on a companion memorial; or plan a family monument with several stones. Read our angel, heart and custom memorial guides to compare styles. Use our granite color guide to pick a shade. Then send your ideas through the quote form. You do not need a finished plan to start.

Flat headstones, also called flat grave markers or lawn-level markers, lie flush with the ground. Many cemeteries require them in certain sections because mowers can pass over them and the lawn keeps an open, park-like look. A flat marker is also a quiet, dignified choice for families who prefer a simple memorial that still carries a full name, dates, an epitaph and a symbol.

Bevel markers are a close relative: they are slightly higher at the back and slope toward the front, which helps the lettering read clearly from a standing position. We offer flat and bevel granite markers in several sizes and colors, with engraved lettering, emblems and portraits where the cemetery permits them. Companion flat markers can carry two names side by side, and some designs in our catalogue include a matching granite vase where the cemetery allows one.

Before you order a flat grave marker, confirm the exact size the cemetery allows, whether a granite base or concrete foundation is required, and whether the section limits colors or finishes. We can help contact the cemetery and organize the documentation, but final acceptance always follows the cemetery’s written rules. Browse the flat and bevel categories, then request a quote with your cemetery name so we can check the details before design work starts.

Upright headstones are the classic cemetery monument: a vertical granite tablet, or die, set on a granite base. The height gives room for larger lettering, carved artwork, portraits and family names on both the front and the back. Upright monuments suit single graves, companion plots and family monuments, and they can be shaped with serpentine tops, hearts, crosses or sculpted figures.

Slant headstones sit between upright and flat styles. The face is angled toward the visitor, the profile is lower than an upright monument, and the stone can stand alone or on a small base. Cemeteries that do not allow tall monuments often accept slant markers, which makes them a popular way to keep a raised, readable memorial in a restricted section.

When comparing upright and slant headstones, look at the cemetery’s height and width limits, the number of names you plan to add over time, and how much artwork you want. A companion upright monument can hold two names and a shared epitaph; a slant marker keeps the design compact. Our cost guide shows how size, granite color and carving affect price. Each product page lists stone options and prices. Compare the shapes that fit your plot. Then ask for a written quote that lists the full scope.

If you are searching for headstones near me, you can visit or contact one of our 20 locations in 10 states: California, Texas, Oklahoma, New Jersey, Illinois, Washington, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Florida. Showrooms include Los Angeles, Sacramento, Laguna Woods, Houston, Allen, Tulsa, Edmond, Tukwila, Spartanburg, Roseland, Essington, Galloway and Orlando. Visits are by appointment only. Seeing granite colors and finishes in person can make the final choice easier, so call ahead to arrange a visit with our team and bring any photos or wording you have in mind.

You do not need to live near a showroom to order. Designs, 3D previews, approvals and payments can all be handled by phone, email and online, and memorials are delivered nationwide. Complimentary delivery applies only to eligible products within the approved 48-state geography and only when the written terms confirm eligibility; Alaska and Hawaii receive a separate written shipping quote.

Installation is quoted separately in writing once the cemetery, ZIP code, plot, product, access, permit and foundation details are confirmed. That way the price you approve reflects the real conditions at your cemetery. Our store directory lists each address and phone number. Visits are by appointment only. Our Sacramento buyer’s guide explains the local steps. For help with headstone prices or engraving near you, call +1 888 248 6813. Bring the plot rules and any design notes.