Monuments typically consist of two main components: the upright piece, known as the die or tablet, and the bottom piece, called the base. Flower vases are a common addition and can be placed on one or both ends of the base.
Upright Monuments
Bevel markers, also known as Pillow or Hickey Markers, are simple and traditional memorials. The most common style features a straight, angled top surface, with the back typically standing about 2 inches higher than the front.
Bevel Markers
A slant monument features a steeply angled front face with a vertical back. The top is significantly thinner than the base, creating its distinctive shape. Slants can be used alone or mounted on a base. There are two primary styles: the traditional slant, which includes a front nosing, and the western or full-face slant, which does not.
Slant Monuments
Grass markers, also called Flat or Flush markers, are named for their installation style—set level with the ground so only the top surface is visible. As the simplest type of granite memorial, they typically feature clean, straight lines without any angled surfaces.