No one wants to be in the situation of choosing a grave marker for a loved one, but it is an inevitable development for anyone with family connections or close friends. Among the many elaborate monuments on the market in Walterboro, SC, flat headstones often get overlooked. However, flat grave markers offer many of the same advantages as traditional memorials and may be an appropriate choice for your loved one’s grave. Here are four reasons why people choose a flat grave marker over other options:
- Design and embellishment options: You have the same design options with a flat marker as with any other type. Flat markers can be flush with the ground or mounted on a foundation. We can add features like flower vases and laser-etch meaningful designs whether that is a picture of the deceased, the representation of a favorite hobby or anything else that you feel tells the story of your loved one. You can embellish further with full-color porcelain portraits, which add another level of realism beyond portraits merely etched on the marker.
- Vast granite colors: Granite works great for flat markers because it’s durable and maintains design and colors over time. Gray and black are traditional color choices, but you can also choose mahogany, blue pearl or morning rose. Memorial designers can help you choose a color that matches well with the rest of the design if you are not certain of which one best represents your loved one. Rarer colors of granite cost more, and many people decide to keep it traditional just to control costs.
- Excellent size availability: The most common size ordered for flat grave markers is 12” by 24”. This allows enough space for the name of the deceased, as well as their birth and death dates. There is also room for a mosaic or other engraving. If you want a larger two-person grave marker, that is also possible with flat grave markers.
- Affordable: A very basic flat grave marker starts around several hundred dollars, and the price increases as you add features or choose certain granite colors. Unlike more elaborate designs, it is easier to stay within a budget when you choose a flat marker. However, being prudent with finances often leaves some people feeling ashamed. Do not do that to yourself—your feelings for your loved one are not measured solely by how much you spend on a funeral or gravestone. In fact, if the deceased was a prudent individual who preferred simplicity, a marker with less embellishment will likely suit them better. You can accomplish that with a flat headstone.
Steedley Monument Works offers memorial stones in Walterboro, SC, including flat headstones. See our gallery for examples of our work, including flat grave markers. We are ready to create whatever you imagine to memorialize your loved one. Reach out to us today to get started on the design process. We look forward to helping you commemorate the life of your loved one by creating the perfect memorial marker or headstone.