{"title":"Headstone Prices: What Should You Expect to Pay for One? 403","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHeadstone Prices: What Should You Factors Influence Price?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tWhen planning a funeral for a departed family member, one doesn't \nusually consider getting a \u003ca href=\"\/headstones-s\/19.htm\"\u003eheadstone\u003c\/a\u003e at that time. They are overcome \nwith the decisions associated with planning a funeral, contacting family\n members and such. It is usually after the dust has settled that one \nconsiders purchasing a memorial to mark their loved one's grave. There \nare several places where one can buy a headstone or \u003ca href=\"\/headstones-s\/19.htm\"\u003egrave marker\u003c\/a\u003e from, \nbut the biggest factor that usually influences a person's decision to \nbuy is the cost of a headstones.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrice Differentiators\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tThere are many factors that go into determining a headstone's price. \nThe most common ones are material, size, granite color and complexity of\n design.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tThe most common materials for cemetery memorials are marble, granite \nand bronze. Although marble and granite can be shaped into many unique \nmonument designs, bronze is usually reserved for the flat grave markers \nthat many modern memorial parks require. Speaking in terms of \ncomparative sizes, marble is usually the less expensive while bronze is \non the high end. However, many modern perpetual care cemeteries don't allow marble due to is lack of durability when compared to granite and bronze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tThe size of a headstone definitely affects the cost. The smaller \ngrave markers require less equipment to move them around and shipping \ncosts are substantially lower, but when the size and weight increases so\n does the price tag. Larger pieces require heavy lifting equipment and \nshipping costs can increase dramatically. Additionally, a larger \nmemorial has more surface area which can be utilized for a larger design\n and more engraving.This in turn affects the headstone's price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGranite Color\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tThere a hundreds of granite colors from around the world and while \nnot all of them are suitable for memorialization the ones that are have a\n diverse price range. For example one of the most popular granite colors\n is Georgia gray which is quarried from Elberton, GA. This is one of \nthe, if not the most affordable granite colors. That is why you see most\n cemeteries flooded with gray granite monuments among the manicured \ngardens. Some of the exotic granite colors such as Wassau Red or Blue \nPearl can fetch up to 2-3 times as much as Georgia gray granite. Other \npremium colors such as India Black, India Red, Dakota Mahogany and Barre\n Gray can easily double the price of the memorial.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplexity of Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tThe \u003ca href=\"\/Headstone-Designs-s\/413.htm\"\u003edesign of a headstone\u003c\/a\u003e usually consists of two factors. The shape \nof the memorial itself and the artwork\/design that is engraved upon it. \nTraditional shaped monuments consist of a die (the part that stands \nupright) and a base (the pedestal which it stands on top of). With a \nstraight forward design with minimal polished surfaces the cost is \nusually at the low end. Polished surfaces can drastically add to the \ncost of the memorial. If the monument has a unique shape and multiple \npolished surfaces this will increase the cost of the memorial as well.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tThe artwork that is engraved will also affect the price somewhat. A \nsimple design with minimal features requires less work than a custom \ndesign that is elaborate and intricate. Other design features that will \nincrease the cost are shape carving, laser etched artwork, and \u003ca href=\"\/headstone-ceramic-pictures-s\/226.htm\"\u003eceramic pictures\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Headstone Price Variables\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tAside from the actual physical characteristics that affect the cost \nof a headstone, there are external factors to consider. For example, in \nparts of the country where labor costs are higher, this could increase \nthe average price for a memorial. Other external factors include \ntransportation, regulations and the general overhead a monument company \nhas.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConclusion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tDon't be afraid to shop around and compare. Also, don't be too \nconcerned with getting the cheapest headstone money can buy. In many \ncases cheap \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.perfectgoodbyes.com\/average-cost-of-a-headstone\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eheadstone prices\u003c\/a\u003e mean cheap quality and quality isn't \nsomething you really don't want to sacrifice when it comes to \nmemorializing a loved one. Use your better judgement and ask lots of \nquestions. Remember, the more questions you ask, the more you will learn\n and be better prepared.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.everlifememorials.com\/collections\/headstone-prices-what-should-you-expect-to-pay-for-one-403.oembed","provider":"Everlife Memorials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}