The average cost of a standard flat headstone is around $1,000. But more detailed, upright headstones can cost between $1,000 and $3,000, as you’ll see with this granite headstone and another at a higher price point.

What is the average cost of a granite headstone?

Prices can vary greatly from a simple grave marker to a full family monument, but as a guide for a single full covered granite monument it is about $5,500-$7,500 on average. For a double side by side monument is roughly around $8,00$12,000 is average.

What is the cheapest headstone you can buy?

Flat grave markers are the cheapest option out of all headstone choices. On average, you can find flat grave markers starting anywhere from $200 to $400. Doing your homework is always important as you determine how much a headstone costs, so be sure to compare prices and shop around for the best value.

How do you buy a headstone?

“The 10 Things To Know Before Purchasing a Headstone”

  1. Obtain a written copy of the cemeteries rules and regulations.
  2. Know if the grave plot you are trying to mark is a single, companion, baby or cremation plot.
  3. Know what the marker needs to be made of.
  4. Know the size you are required to use.

Can you pay monthly for a headstone?

Rome Monument offers a variety of payment options to customers who want to purchase monuments, memorials, gravestones, grave markers, memorial benches, mausoleums and headstones. A popular payment option is the 36 month interest free installment payment plan.

How much does it cost to engrave a date on a headstone?

Bronze markers are embossed. Stone markers are carved, etched and engraved. Either way, the more detailed the marker, the higher the cost. Typically, engraving of a name, birth date and death date costs about $500.

How long should you wait to place a headstone?

Since the ground often needs time to settle, it is advised that you wait about six months before you erect any kind of memorial.

How long should you wait before placing a headstone?

Can you buy a headstone from anywhere?

Question 1: Where else would I go to purchase a headstone? The cemetery is where the memorial will be placed, but you can purchase headstones from cemeteries, funeral homes or memorial providers.