Memorial Markers
Monuments to a Life
The Memorial Markers section explores the many ways people create lasting tributes to honor a life. From traditional headstones and plaques to benches, trees, sculptures, and digital memorials, these markers reflect personal style, cultural traditions, and practical considerations like cost and maintenance. Whether placed in a cemetery, garden, or public space, memorial markers serve as enduring symbols of remembrance, connection, and love.
Grave & Burial Markers
- Headstones (Upright Monuments) – Vertical stone markers engraved with names, dates, and epitaphs.
- Flat Markers (Grass or Flush Markers) – Set level with the ground for a lower-profile appearance and easier maintenance.
- Bevel/Slant Markers – Slightly raised, slanting surfaces for easier reading.
- Ledger Markers – Full-length stone covers that lie flat over the grave.
- Footstones – Smaller stones placed at the foot of a grave, often used with headstones.
Cremation & Alternative Memorials
- Columbarium Niches – Wall compartments that hold urns, often with engraved plaques.
- Cremation Benches – Functional seating that doubles as a memorial, sometimes housing cremated remains.
- Cremation Monuments – Stone or granite memorials that contain urns within them.
Decorative & Personal Memorials
- Plaques – Metal, stone, or wood markers mounted on walls, pedestals, or benches.
- Statues or Sculptures – Custom figures, angels, or symbolic designs commemorating the deceased.
- Tree or Garden Markers – Plaques or stones placed at the base of a planted tree or within a memorial garden.
- Memorial Bricks or Pavers – Personalized engravings placed in walkways or community memorial projects.
- Digital or Interactive Memorials – QR codes or NFC tags on a marker linking to an online tribute page.