42″ x 6″ x 24″ Upright Headstones

This 42" x 6" x 24" upright headstone is the largest upright monument in our catalog, a six-inch-thick granite tablet set on a 54" base for a visible, lasting tribute. The two versions in this collection run $3,449 to $4,399, with cemetery installation billed separately by the cemetery, not included in that price. Compare both versions above, pick your granite color, and choose a Single or Companion layout before you move into engraving.

Size, Base & What's Included

The standard version runs $3,449 to $3,999 for the tablet and base alone. The Two Vases version runs $3,849 to $4,399 and adds a matching pair of granite vases built into the base. Neither price includes cemetery installation. Compare both versions above to see which fits your plot and budget before selecting a layout.

Choosing Your Stone Color and Single vs. Companion Layout

This size comes in five granite colors: Bahama Blue, Black, Grey, Pink and Red. You'll also choose a Stone Type: Single, for one name, or Companion, for two names on the same 42" tablet, a common choice for a married couple headstone. See our double headstones collection to compare other companion sizes.

Confirming Cemetery Requirements for a Monument This Size

Before ordering a monument this large, confirm with your cemetery office that a 42" x 6" x 24" upright on a 54" base is allowed in your section. Cemeteries set their own limits on height, base width, foundation and color, and most require their own crew or an approved installer to set the foundation and stone, billed separately. For general planning guidance, see Monument Builders of North America. Veterans qualify for a free government headstone or marker; see VA headstones, markers and medallions for eligibility, or review eligibility details directly at VA.gov. Note that consumer protections under the FTC Funeral Rule apply to funeral homes, not to cemeteries or monument dealers, so getting your cemetery's rules in writing is the step that actually protects your order. Once approved, in-stock granite turns around in 30 days, with free standard shipping to a business address in the continental US.

Frequently asked questions

What is included with the 42" x 6" x 24" Upright Headstone with 54" Base?

The granite tablet and matching 54" base. Vases and cemetery installation are separate charges. You'll choose your granite color and Single or Companion layout before production begins.

What's the difference between the standard version and the Two Vases option?

The standard version is the tablet and base alone. The Two Vases version adds a matching pair of granite vases built into the base, at a higher price. Both share the same tablet size, base width and five color choices.

Can I choose a Companion layout for two names on this size?

Yes, both versions offer a Companion Stone Type alongside Single, so two names and date sets can be engraved on the same tablet, a common choice for husband and wife memorials sharing one plot.

Does my cemetery need to approve this size before I order?

Yes. Confirm the allowed height, base width, foundation and color for your section in writing before ordering, since cemeteries set these rules individually and changes after production begins carry a fee.

Why Signature Headstones

Signature Headstones designs and engraves this 42-inch upright in our own studio, so you work directly with the maker rather than through a funeral home markup. Our online design app lets you preview granite color, layout and wording before you commit, and our team answers sizing, cemetery and veteran-benefit questions by phone or email seven days a week. Families rate their experience 4.82 out of 5 across more than 437 orders, a reflection of the care that goes into a piece meant to mark a life for generations.