Headstone styles
Flat Grave Markers (Flush Markers)
Granite markers set flush with the ground — the most economical style and the one most widely accepted by cemeteries. Polished top, sawcut sides.
About this style
A flat grave marker — often called a flush marker — is a solid piece of granite set level with the ground, so the polished face looks up at you as you stand at the grave. It is the quietest of the memorial styles and the most economical, and it is the style most widely accepted by cemeteries, including sections where nothing taller is permitted. Ours are cut with a polished top and sawcut sides: the sides sit below grade, so all of the finish work goes into the one face your family will actually see.
Because the whole memorial is a single polished surface, the layout carries the design. We sandblast-engrave the name, dates, and verse into the granite, then set the artwork around them so the stone reads clearly at a glance — even a 24-inch marker holds a name, dates, a verse, and a catalog design comfortably. Sierra White granite is our standard and takes engraving beautifully, but we source granite from quarries around the world, so you can also choose from a full range of blacks, grays, and earth tones.
A single flat marker starts at $1,100, and that figure is not a teaser — it includes one name, dates, a verse, a design from our catalog, and Sierra White granite. Before you settle on a size, check with your cemetery: many dictate exact marker dimensions for each section, which is why confirming cemetery requirements is the first step of our design process.
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Sizes
Standard flat markers sizes
Cemeteries often dictate exact dimensions for each section, so confirm your cemetery's rules before settling on a size — we help with that in step one.
| Configuration | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| Single grave, one name | 24" × 12" × 4" |
| Single grave, two names | 28" × 16" × 4" |
| Side by side, two names | 36" × 12" × 4" (up to 48" depending on artwork) |
| Infant marker | 16" × 8" × 4" |
Unsure what fits your plot? Our guides to headstone sizes and cemetery regulations explain how plot, section, and cemetery rules shape the choice.
Design references
Catalog designs to start from
A catalog design is included in every starting price. These references are starting points — every element can be adjusted, and custom artwork is always an option.
Who chooses this style
A good fit when…
- Families whose cemetery section only permits flush memorials
- Anyone who wants a dignified granite memorial at the most economical price
- Couples marking side-by-side graves — one wide marker can carry both names
- Parents choosing an infant marker, which we size and letter with particular care
Personalization
Making it theirs
Every flat marker is personalized the same way our largest monuments are. Start with a design from our catalog — the base price includes it — or describe what you have in mind and we will draw it for your approval. A ceramic or porcelain memorial photo can be added and carries a lifetime warranty; we can merge photographs and remove or replace backgrounds so the portrait looks exactly right. Any painted surfaces carry a 10-year warranty. You will see a proof of everything, and nothing is engraved until you have signed off on the final version and placed a deposit.
See the full design processCommon questions
Families often ask us
What does the $1,100 starting price include?
The starting price covers a single flat marker with one name, dates, a verse, a design from our catalog, and standard Sierra White granite. It does not include sales tax or your cemetery's setting and endowment fees. Larger sizes, additional names, memorial photos, and upgraded granite colors are quoted clearly before you approve anything.
Can a flat marker include two names?
Yes. A single-grave marker with two names runs 28" × 16", and a side-by-side marker over two graves runs 36" × 12" — up to 48" wide depending on the artwork. We will lay out both names in a proof so you can see exactly how the stone reads before it is engraved.
How long does a flat grave marker take?
If your granite is in stock, production typically takes 6 to 10 weeks after you approve the final proof. Fully custom work can take 3 to 6 months. Overall, plan on 1 to 6 months from order to delivery — and your cemetery usually prepares the ground before the marker arrives.
Do you install flat markers?
We install everything we fabricate throughout Nevada and Northern California. Some cemeteries require their own installer, in which case we deliver the finished marker to them. Families elsewhere in the U.S. order by phone or email, and we arrange delivery to their cemetery or its approved installer. Local pickup is also available.
More answers on our full FAQ page, or in the buyer’s guides.
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Styles families weigh alongside this one
Bevel Markers
Raised above the ground with a gentle slope, bevel markers are easier to see from a distance than flush markers. Polished top, rock-pitched sides.
From $1,325
Slant Markers
A large angled face gives slant headstones more room for lettering and custom artwork, standing out with real prominence. Polished face, rock-pitched sides.
From $1,850
Bronze Markers
Cast bronze memorials and plaques mounted on granite — required by many memorial-park cemeteries and a timeless choice for dedications and civic memorials.
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Call and we'll confirm your cemetery's marker rules, help you pick a size, and quote your flat marker plainly — nothing is engraved until you approve the final proof.