20" x 10" x 16" Slant Headstones

A 20x10x16 slant headstone is a granite marker about 16 inches tall with a 10 inch deep base and a sloped face for engraving. This collection has four configurations of that same stone, from the bare slant to versions with a 24″, 30″, or 34″ base and one or two vases, priced $1,299 to $2,649. Compare all four configurations above, then confirm your cemetery's rules before you order.

Choosing Between the Four Configurations

The bare 20″ x 10″ x 16″ Slant Headstone, $1,299–$1,549, suits a cemetery that pours its own foundation. The 24″ base version, $1,799–$2,049 at 210 lb, adds its own attached footing. The 30″ base & vase, $1,999–$2,449 at 425 lb, adds one vase. The 34″ base & two vases, $2,399–$2,649 at 500 lb, adds a vase on each side, a common choice when a second name will follow later.

Sizes, Bases & Cemetery Requirements

Most cemeteries require either a poured foundation already in place or a granite base attached to the stone, so confirm which your section needs before choosing between a bare slant and a base version. Vases aren't a cemetery requirement, just a flower holder, so pick one, two, or none by preference. Confirm size, thickness, foundation, color, and plot-number rules in writing before you order; Monument Builders of North America explains how these requirements typically work. The FTC Funeral Rule protects consumers buying from funeral homes, not cemeteries or monument dealers, so the cemetery's own written rules govern what it will accept. Veterans' families may qualify for a free government headstone or marker in any cemetery, as outlined by the National Cemetery Administration, though private-cemetery setting fees remain the family's responsibility.

Shipping & Installation

Granite in stock ships free to a business address in the continental US, typically within 30 days; prices above don't include installation, which the cemetery arranges and charges separately. Alaska, Hawaii, and residential deliveries carry an added fee, confirmed when you order.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between the 24″ base and the 30″ base & vase version?

The 24″ base gives the stone an attached footing and weighs 210 lb, with no vase. The 30″ base & vase is wider, weighs 425 lb, and includes a single vase. Compare weight and footprint against your plot's allowance before deciding.

Can the bare slant headstone sit directly on a cemetery foundation?

Some cemeteries pour and maintain their own foundation, so the bare slant can be set directly on it. Others expect a stone with its own attached base, which is why the 24″, 30″, and 34″ versions exist. Your cemetery office can confirm which applies.

Can I choose one vase instead of two, or add a vase later?

Yes. The 30″ base & vase weighs 425 lb with one vase; the 34″ base & two vases weighs 500 lb with a vase on each side. Vases are built in at manufacture, so choosing two now avoids modifying the stone later.

Which colors are available, and will my cemetery accept them?

All four configurations come in Bahama Blue, Black, Grey, Pink, and Red granite. Some cemetery sections restrict color or material, so it's worth asking before you finalize your design.

Why Signature Headstones

Signature Headstones engraves and ships this 20x10x16 slant directly from our own granite inventory, giving each configuration straightforward, published pricing instead of a quote you have to negotiate. We keep more than a million pounds of granite in stock and have created over 5,000 memorials, which is how we turn custom engraving around without sacrificing quality. Every stone carries our 500-year guarantee to remain beautiful, and our team answers phone and email seven days a week to help you match base, vase, and color to what your cemetery allows.