• Designed to stand straight up perpendicular to level ground.

• The engraved marker portion is known as a "die." Most are usually 6" or 8" thick.

• The horizontal portion is known as the base and is usually required.

• The larger size allows for more personalized expression and room for engraving.

• Scenic designs and the family name are popular additions on the back.

• Upright slant shape. The thickness identified during ordering is the thickness of the base.

• The top is usually 2 inches thick.

• The top can be flat, oval, or serpentine shaped.

• A standard 2 inch to 4 inch nosing is recommended. This protects the polished etched surface.

• A base is optional and usually not required.

• May be used for individual or companion.

• Designed to lie flat at lawn level.

• All are a minimum of 4 inches thick.

• Provides burial information for a single individual.

• May be used for individual or ordered double width for a companion

• Often called a Pillow Marker or Hickey.

• Slight bevel slant from back to front of marker.

• The back is 2" thicker than the front to provide this bevel effect

• May be used for individual or companion.

• Usually 6" or 8" thick, however, thicker markers are available.

• Designed to lie flat at lawn level.

• All are a minimum of 4 inches thick.

• Covers the entire length of the buried.

• The larger size allows for more personalized expression and room for engraving.

• Combines a ledger with a slant or bevel

• Covers the entire length of the buried.

• The larger size allows for more personalized expression and room for engraving

• Similar characteristics of the Upright Monument

• Usually has one or more containers for the placement of cremated remains (cremains). Cremation urns are not used

• Most cremation memorials and benches have cored spaces in the granite where the cremains in a plastic bag are placed

• Much easier to maintain as the marker does not need to be moved for ground burials.

• Very popular for both a memorial and as a cremation memorial.

• Base is usually not required.

• Some style benches can hold the cremains of up to 6 loved ones.

• Enhances the beauty of burial garden