How much does it cost to inscribe a headstone?

How much does it cost to inscribe a headstone?

You should plan on spending $500 to $1500 on average for engraving. This estimate is based on industry averages of $20 to $25 per character and half that amount for extra wording. For example, 30 characters of engraving will cost $600 to $750. This is usually the minimum required to document a name and key dates.

What are cemetery angels made of?

Granite is the most common material choice and nearly all cemeteries permit it. Though naturally occurring, this rock comes in an infinite number of colors and varieties. Below, you see how an angel statue made of granite can either be made separately and attached to (left) or carved into (right) a memorial.

What does a praying angel mean?

Praying angels also symbolize guidance, protection, and divine intervention. These spirits which act as intermediaries between heaven and earth have a long and special history in many religions.

How do you inscribe a gravestone?

12 Headstone Inscription Tips To Get It Just Right

1. 3 line with top line:
2. 4 line:
3. 3 line with epitaph:
4. Names. Use the decedent’s full legal name.
5. Dates. Sometimes people choose to write out “born” and “died,” but typically just the dates separated by a dash or on two lines will suffice.
6. Headstone Sentiments.

Can you etch granite?

Granite is a siliceous stone, meaning it is composed of silicates such as feldspar or quartz. It is an igneous rock created by volcanic action. While granite resists most types of harm, it is not completely immune to damage such as etching.

What to write on headstones?

A short message referred to as an epitaph is usually added to a headstone along with a person’s name, birth date, and death date. Typically, the goal of the epitaph is to leave some words of wisdom, share the most important values of the deceased, or summarize the person’s life.

What do angel carvings on a headstone mean?

Angels engraved on headstones, angels etched onto headstones, or other angel carvings on headstones, are common sights in a graveyard or cemetery. In angels for gravesites, the position of the angel, or what is depicted alongside the angel, is what offers the most meaning to observers.

Can I get an image of an angel etched into stone?

Our exclusive images of angels can be etched to any of our gravestones and hand-painted in color if needed. Our Angels in stone are etched into your memorial and will last a lifetime. All our images here can be adapted to a child’s headstone or memorial plaque. More Angels in stone are available upon request.

Can a Weeping Angel headstone be customized?

Weeping Angel Headstone Memorial This Weeping Angel Headstone Memorial is shown and gray granite but can be ordered in a variety of several different colors to choose from. You can add other options like ceramic photos and vases. Our memorials can be customized for you and your Family.

What kind of headstones can I customize for my Cemetery?

This upright memorial shows a beautiful carving of a woman holding her hand together as in prayer. This memorial can come in a variety of different sizes and colors and can be customized to meet your cemetery’s requirements as with all of our headstones. This Angel Memorial headstone has an Angel leaning upon a rock.