Headstones or tombstones are markers inscribed with details about the deceased, most commonly their name, date of birth and date of death. They may also have a few extra words or short and simple verse that they themselves chose before their death or their family thought fitting.14 Jun 2021
What usually goes on a tombstone?
In most cases, it has the deceased's name, date of birth, and date of death inscribed on it, along with a personal message, or prayer, but may contain pieces of funerary art, especially details in stone relief. In many parts of Europe, insetting a photograph of the deceased in a frame is very common.
What words do you put on a tombstone?
- "I lived a good life. Now I'll have a good rest."
- "I hate to leave you all behind, but we'll meet again one day."
- "Live to the fullest, for life is all too short."
- "If I could do it all again, I wouldn't change a thing."
- "The greatest gift in life is love."
What should I put on a family tombstone?
- Our loving mother.
- Beloved mother.
- Devoted mother.
- In loving memory of [insert name here]
- Beloved by all who knew her.
- Gone but not forgotten.
What is the difference between a gravestone and a headstone?
"Gravestone" is the older word, being used from the late 1300s, and "tombstone" is from the mid-1500s. A headstone, as the word implies, referred to a grave marker placed at the head of a grave. Some gravesites also have a footstone, which, as the word implies, is a stone marker placed at the foot of a grave.28 Oct 2021
How much are family headstones?
The average cost of a standard flat headstone is around $1,000. But more detailed, upright headstones can cost between $1,000 and $3,000, as you'll see with this granite headstone and another at a higher price point.25 Oct 2021
What is the purpose of a headstone?
Headstones, also known as gravestones or tombstones, were used to mark graves near homes, dating as far back as 3,000 B.C. It wasn't until the mid-1600s that they became common in churchyards and cemeteries. Originally, headstones were reserved for the middle and upper classes.20 Oct 2020
What is the difference between a headstone and a grave marker?
Grave markers are flat bronze plaques installed on a granite stone base for the purpose of identifying the deceased. Burial headstones are upright granite monuments for the same identification purpose.
What is the headstone of a grave called?
tombstone
Why do you have to wait to put a headstone on a grave?
Often, you have to wait for about three to six months to make sure that by the time you do place the memorials, any dirt around the grave would have settled. This is because a new grave takes time to settle and can move around, especially when there is a lot of rainfall.1 Mar 2019