How much do grave statues cost?

In regard to grave marker costs, you can expect to pay a few hundred dollars for a baseline option and $1,500 to $3,000 for a standard option. As you get up to high-end markers, they can easily cost as much as $20,000.

How much does an obelisk gravestone cost?

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What type of headstone lasts the longest?

A flat quartzite headstone, with laser engraving, is the longest-lasting headstone. It can last centuries if the weather is the only factor in degradation. Quartzite is a very hard material that can withstand almost all climates & the laser-etched engraving will last as long as the headstone does.

How much do granite headstones cost?

The average cost of a headstone in the United States is $1,000. This represents the cost of a simple, upright, granite headstone – including installation.

How much does it cost to embalm a body?

Embalming. Embalming averages around $500-$700 and usually doesn’t cost more than $1,000. Embalming isn’t always required and depends on whether or not the body is buried or cremated and how quickly the service takes place after the deceased’s passing.

Which lasts longer marble or granite?

Durability. The biggest difference between granite and marble is the hardness of the stone. Granite is a much harder material and lasts considerably longer than marble. Marble is softer and will likely deteriorate over time by cracking, chipping, and eroding, especially in outdoor elements.

What Does a coin on a headstone mean?

A coin left on a headstone or at the grave site is meant as a message to the deceased soldier’s family that someone else has visited the grave to pay respect. Leaving a penny at the grave means simply that you visited.

Are there memorials in Washington DC and Maryland?

These memorials are centered over multiple graves, and symbolize a family presence in the area. Some cemeteries in Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia require flat bronze memorials and headstones instead of upright granite monuments.

What do double and family cemetery headstones mean?

Contact us and we can answer any questions and assist you further. Double & Family Cemetery Headstones create a beautiful and efficient way of memorializing multiple loved ones. These memorials are centered over multiple graves, and symbolize a family presence in the area.

Is there a FRAM monument in Washington DC?

In order to better serve you, Fram Monument Company has multiple showroom locations for you to choose from, covering residents of Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia. Please choose from your closest location, so that we can appropriately serve you.

Who are the rock of Ages monument builders?

Merkle Monuments is a proud purveyor of Rock of Ages memorials and is a member of the Monument Builders of North America. We would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.