Flat headstones (also called flush or flat grave markers) lie level with the lawn and are often the only style many cemetery lawn sections allow. In this collection, in-stock granite flat markers range from $199 to $2,949 depending on size, color, and single or companion layout. Every one ships free to the continental US, takes about 30 days, and carries a 500-year guarantee. Confirm your cemetery's flat-marker rules, choose a size and color below, then design and proof it online before it goes into production.
Flat Headstones by Size: Finding the Right Fit
Flat headstones in this collection run from a compact 16" x 8" x 3" marker up to a substantial 36" x 14" x 4" memorial, so the right size depends on what your cemetery's lawn section allows and how much footprint your plot has. The 16″ x 8″ x 3″ Flat Headstone, priced $199 to $299 and weighing about 35 lb, suits single-grave sections with tighter size limits. Step up to the 20" x 10" x 3" Flat Headstone, $349 to $449 at around 60 lb, a popular single-name size many lawn cemeteries accept without special approval. For families who want more room for an epitaph, emblem, or a companion layout, the 24″ x 12″ x 4″ Flat Headstone, $499 to $1,499 and about 190 lb, is the most common mid-size choice. The 28″ x 16″ x 4″ Flat Headstone, $999 to $1,949, gives enough width for two names side by side, while the largest in-stock option, the 36″ x 14″ x 4″ Flat Granite Headstone at $1,699 to $2,949, is built for companion plots or memorials with added detail. If your cemetery's section calls for a raised profile instead, the Pillow Headstones, Slant Headstones, and Upright Headstones collections follow the same by-size logic for taller styles.
Single or Companion: Choosing Your Layout
Every flat headstone size in this collection can be ordered as a Single or a Companion layout, and that choice determines how much space is reserved for names, dates, and an epitaph. A Single layout centers one name and date and works well on the smaller 16" x 8" x 3" and 20" x 10" x 3" markers. A Companion layout splits the face into two mirrored halves, one name and date each, and generally needs the extra width of the 24" x 12" x 4" size or larger to keep lettering legible. If you already know you're marking a shared grave for two people, it's worth browsing Double Headstones and Single Headstones for Two Names for layouts built specifically around two-name designs, or Married Couple Husband and Wife Headstones if you're planning ahead for a spouse. Whichever you choose, the Stone Type option on each product page locks in Single or Companion before you move into engraving.
Granite Colors & Finishes Available
Flat headstones in this collection come in eight granite colors: grey, medium grey, black, bahama blue, blue pearl, pink, red, and mahogany, each finished with a polished face that holds detail and resists weathering. Grey and medium grey are the most traditional choices and read as classic in almost any lawn section. Black and bahama blue offer deeper contrast for engraved lettering and portraits, while pink, red, and mahogany bring warmer tones for a more personal memorial. If you already know you want a bold black finish or a rich red stone, the Black Headstone and Red Granite Headstones collections let you browse those colors across all sizes.
Does Your Cemetery Allow Flat Markers?
Many cemetery lawn sections allow only flat or flush markers, which is one reason flat headstones are the most common style sold, but the rule is set by each cemetery and even by section within the same cemetery. Before ordering, ask your cemetery, in writing if possible, which style it allows in your section, the maximum size and thickness, whether a poured concrete foundation is required, and whether your plot number must be engraved on the back or bottom of the marker. Cemeteries generally accept a headstone purchased from an outside monument dealer like Signature Headstones as long as it meets their written requirements, and most charge their own separate setting or foundation fee, paid directly to the cemetery and not part of our price. The FTC Funeral Rule protects families shopping at funeral homes, but it does not apply to cemeteries or monument dealers, so cemetery acceptance always comes down to that cemetery's own written rules, confirmed before you order.
Personalizing a Flat Headstone
Yes, a flat headstone can carry a full name and date, a short epitaph, and an emblem or clipart image, all engraved directly into the polished granite face. Our online design app includes a clipart catalog of religious symbols, military and service emblems, and hobby or nature icons, plus ready-made templates if you'd rather start from a layout than a blank page. Families of veterans often add a service emblem to a flat marker; if you're exploring a VA-furnished headstone or medallion alongside or instead of a private purchase, VA.gov's memorial items page and the National Cemetery Administration's headstones and markers guide explain eligibility and how to apply. Before anything goes into production, you'll see a proof of the full layout so you can check names, dates, spacing, and any image placement from your own computer, not a showroom counter.
What Happens After You Order
After you finalize your design and proof, Signature Headstones ships free to any address in the continental US, with a turnaround of about 30 days once your order goes into production. Shipping is to a business address by standard freight; residential delivery and shipping to Alaska or Hawaii can be arranged for an additional fee, and any shipment lost or damaged in transit within the continental US is replaced at no cost to you. Every granite flat headstone we make is backed by our 500-year guarantee against the stone losing its beauty, so the marker you choose today is meant to still look right decades from now.
Flat, pillow, slant, and upright styles compared
Style: Flat / Flush
Height Profile: Lies level with the ground, 3"–4" thick
Footprint (In-Stock Sizes): 16"x8" up to 36"x14"
Foundation: Set by cemetery, often a poured concrete foundation
Typical Use: Lawn sections requiring a low profile; most common single and companion layouts
Style: Pillow / Bevel
Height Profile: Low, sloped face just above grade
Footprint (In-Stock Sizes): Varies by cemetery section (see Pillow Headstones)
Foundation: Ground-set foundation
Typical Use: Sections wanting more visibility than flat but still a low profile
Style: Slant
Height Profile: Upright, angled face on its own base
Footprint (In-Stock Sizes): Varies by cemetery section (see Slant Headstones)
Foundation: Separate granite base
Typical Use: Sections allowing a raised marker without a full monument
Style: Upright
Height Profile: Tallest, a standing tablet on a base
Footprint (In-Stock Sizes): Varies by cemetery section (see Upright Headstones)
Foundation: Poured foundation plus base
Typical Use: Traditional monument sections, most visible from a distance
Frequently asked questions
What is a flat headstone and how is it different from an upright or slant monument?
A flat headstone, also called a flush marker, lies level with the lawn so its top surface sits at or just below grade, while an upright monument stands as a tall tablet on a separate base and a slant marker sits at an angle on its own base. Flat markers in this collection are typically 3" to 4" thick, compared to the taller profile of slant and upright styles.
What sizes do flat headstones come in, and which size fits my cemetery plot?
In-stock flat headstone sizes run 16"x8"x3", 20"x10"x3", 24"x12"x4", 28"x16"x4", and 36"x14"x4". Smaller sizes like 16"x8"x3" and 20"x10"x3" suit single-grave plots with tighter size limits, while 24"x12"x4" and larger sizes give room for a companion layout or added wording. Your cemetery sets the maximum size and thickness allowed for your specific plot, so confirm that before choosing.
How much does a flat headstone typically cost?
In this collection, flat headstone prices range from $199 to $2,949 depending on size, granite color, and layout. These prices cover the engraved granite marker itself; cemetery setting, foundation, and installation fees are separate and paid directly to the cemetery.
Can a flat headstone have two names on it, and how do I choose single vs. companion?
Yes, a Companion layout places two names and dates side by side on one flat marker, while a Single layout is built around one name. The Stone Type option on each product page lets you select Single or Companion, and larger sizes like 24"x12"x4" and up give the extra width a companion layout needs to stay legible.
Does my cemetery allow flat or flush markers, and is a foundation required?
Many cemetery lawn sections allow only flat or flush markers, but the rule, along with any foundation requirement, is set by each cemetery and sometimes by section — confirm both in writing before you order.
Can I add a photo, emblem, or special wording to a flat headstone?
Yes, flat headstones can be engraved with names, dates, a short epitaph, and an emblem or clipart image chosen from our online design app's catalog. Many families add religious symbols, military service emblems, or personal icons, and you'll see a full proof of the layout before production begins.
How long does it take to receive my flat headstone after I order, and is installation included?
Granite flat headstones take about 30 days to produce and ship free to a business address anywhere in the continental US. Installation is not included; setting and foundation work is handled and billed separately by your cemetery.
What granite colors are available for flat headstones?
This collection offers grey, medium grey, black, bahama blue, blue pearl, pink, red, and mahogany granite, each with a polished finish. Grey and medium grey are the most traditional choices, while black, bahama blue, and the warmer tones like red and mahogany offer more contrast or a softer look.
Why Signature Headstones
Signature Headstones designs and engraves every flat headstone in-house, drawing from more than a million pounds of in-stock granite so most orders move into production without waiting on outside suppliers. Our online design app lets you build and proof names, dates, an epitaph, and any emblem or photo before it goes into production. Customer support is available by phone and email seven days a week if you have questions about sizing, cemetery rules, or your design, because ordering a permanent memorial online should still feel personal.
