Flat Markers

Flat Markers

Flat  markers are a simple and elegant choice for a memorial. They are usually made from a slab of granite and are set directly into the ground. Because most of the sides are surrounded by earth, only the top surface needs to be polished. Flat markers may be the only type of memorial allowed by some cemeteries because they make it easier to maintain the grounds and graves. Despite their simplicity, there are still many ways to customize and personalize this type of memorial.

Marker Sizing

The overall size of a memorial is limited only by budget and the rules and regulations of the cemetery. Depending on the rules of the cemetery, lawn-levels can be placed at either the foot or the head of the lot; individual lawn-level memorials are customarily placed at the foot of the lot.

For individual lawn-level memorials, the most common and standard size is 24” L x 12” W x 4” H but can be made larger or smaller.

For companion lawn-level memorials, the most common and standard size is 36” L x 12” W x 4” H. Companion memorials can range in size more broadly than individual memorials and lend themselves to creative use of the burial space.