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Terminology

MONOLITH TYPE HEADSTONES

One piece of stone, 1/3 of which is below ground level - this is the most traditional type of headstone and is the most stable.

Monolith type headstone diagram

HEADSTONE WITH KERB SET

The headstone (which can have any top shape - showing here is an 'arc' top shape) and kerbs are set onto a concrete frame foundation and can have either stone chippings within the bed or soil.  Vase posts can be incorporated within the kerbs.

Headstone with kerbs diagram

HEADSTONE WITH KERB SET AND FULL COVER SLAB

The headstone (which can have any top shape - showing here is an 'arc' top shape) and kerbs are set onto a concrete frame foundation and topped with a full cover slab.

Headstone with kerbs and cover slab diagram

GRAVE VASES - FLOWER VASE

A cube of stone with a metal-spun insert (which is called the 'flower container' and domed lid with holes for the flower stems.  They are available in different shapes and sizes, but this is the most basic type.

Stone vase diagram

TABLET

Usually square, but can be rectangular and has a flat face - which lays on the ground - it can be made of any stone type and can be any size - but they are usually quite small - say 12" square - up to about 15" or 18" square.

Stone tablet diagram

WEDGE MEMORIAL

Similar to a tablet, but with a sloping face - it is higher at the back than at the front which allows rain to run off the surface more readily than a tablet.

Stone wedge diagram

DESK MEMORIAL

As the name suggests, a desk memorial is similar to an old school desk - with a sloping face and flat top area - which can incorporate a flower container if so desired.

Stone desk diagram

OPEN BOOK LAWN TYPE

A popular choice if the memorial is destined for two inscriptions.

Open book memorial diagram
Stone edging examples diagram
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