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.
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 do you cut a granite headstone?
Granite blocks are cut from the bedrock. The most common way of doing this is drilling. A pneumatic drill bores vertical holes in the granite along the cut line approximately 20 feet deep. The quarrymen then use steel bits with steel teeth to cut away at the core of the rock.
How long before you can put headstone on grave?
While there is no one specific rule around how long you need to wait before you can put a headstone on a burial grave, as a guideline figure it is recommended that you wait for at least six months, if not longer.
Are there any gravestones for sale in Alabama?
Gravestones and Memorials specialize in all types of gravestones. We have all types of headstones in Alabama for sale and Gravestones for Sale from Bronze Grave Markers, Slant Headstones, Upright headstones, and even custom headstones.
Why are Shelby granite memorials in central Alabama?
O n behalf of Shelby Granite, thank you for taking the time to learn why families from all over central Alabama have trusted our family for decades to create handcrafted monuments to honor their loved ones. Our personal touch on each hand crafted monument results in a memorial as unique and special as the individual it honors.
Where to get a cheap tombstone in Alabama?
If your looking for a tombstone for your Loved One at an affordable price look on further because Gravestones and Memorials have all types to choose from. At Gravestones and Memorials we can ship your memorial to the following locations:.
Where can I buy a memorial grave marker?
Our memorial grave markers can be ordered right here from out website and can be shipped to any commercial address free of charge. If your looking for a tombstone for your Loved One at an affordable price look on further because Gravestones and Memorials have all types to choose from.
