{"title":"Military Grave Markers for a Veterans \u0026 Their Spouse","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany of the newer cemeteries utilize flat or grass level markers in their memorial parks. As a result, flat bronze markers are very popular. This represents an opportunity to offer several options for the spouse’s matching military headstone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrave Marker Options for Side by Side Burials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen husband and wife are buried side by side there are a couple of options. Let us assume, for the purpose of this article, that the husband is the deceased veteran. If the husband’s bronze VA grave marker has already been ordered and placed on the ground, then you can purchase a matching bronze grave marker with its own granite base for the wife. An \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/matching-bronze-military-grave-marker\"\u003ematching military bronze grave marker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e works perfectly for the spouse if the husband's grave marker has already been set on the grave. These markers are also available with a flower vase that is usually placed at the top of the grave marker in the granite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the event that the bronze grave marker has not yet been ordered or installed, you can purchase a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/companion-bronze-veteran-marker-w-vase\"\u003ecompanion bronze veteran marker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This type of configuration utilizes a granite base long enough to accommodate two individual veteran bronze grave markers. It can be ordered with or without a vase. This type of memorial is shipped with the wife’s bronze marker already mounted to the granite base. If she is still living then the dates will be cast on scrolls (mini plaques attached to the larger bronze marker by screws). The place for her date of death will be drilled and tapped to accommodate the final date at the time of need.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn most cases the cemetery will install the husband’s marker on the granite then the whole grave marker on the grave spaces for a fee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDouble Interment Veteran Grave Markers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is basically a variation of the companion veteran’s grave marker in that instead of the two graves being side by side they are one on top of the other. Companion graves are usually done this way to reduce the amount of space and expense involved in burial. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/double-depth-bronze-veteran-headstone-no-vase\"\u003edouble depth bronze grave marker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is basically the same except for the way the markers are situated on the granite base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGranite VA Marker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the husband has a granite VA headstone as his memorial then there is really only one option to match. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/granite-military-grave-marker\"\u003egranite military grave marker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is engraved by means of sandblasting the lettering onto the surface. The typical format for lettering a VA memorials is with no punctuation. They also come with your choice of an emblem of faith.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVeteran Bronze Niche Plaque\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the veteran was cremated and placed in a columbarium within the cemetery then a veteran \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/veterans-bronze-niche-plaque-ns-188\"\u003ebronze niche plaque\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is what they will need. The size is 8-1\/2” x 5-1\/2” and the Veteran’s Administration will furnish one to the deceased veteran’s next of kin to place on the columbarium front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"granite-military-grave-marker","title":"Granite Military Grave Marker","description":"Upon the death of a military veteran the Veteran's Administration will provide at no cost a grave marker to mark their grave. These military grave markers are offered in several styles, one of which is a flat granite marker. We offer matching military grave markers for the spouse of a military veteran. They are made from the same granite and to the same specifications as the ones provided by the Veteran's Administration. \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Military Grave Marker includes the following:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA gray granite grave marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe finish includes sawed sides and frosted (sandpaper like) top face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe top edges are rounded to help avoid chipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmblem of faith at the center top of the marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame font style and sizes used on the VA military markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eYou will also get a layout drawing showing how the marker will look before it is engraved. This gives you the opportunity to proof the personalization so no mistakes are made. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Everlife Memorials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46646435053699,"sku":"CM-GRANITE-MILITARY-MARKERS","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/9819\/6355\/files\/CM-granite-military-markers-2.jpg?v=1772731774"},{"product_id":"bronze-military-grave-marker-w-vase","title":"Bronze Military Grave Marker w\/Vase","description":"\u003cspan id=\"product_description\"\u003eThis matching veteran bronze plaque is \nmounted to a durable granite base that is available in 6 granite colors \nyou can choose from (premium colors are optional). Top of granite base \nis polished to a high sheen and the top edges are beveled to help \nprevent chipping. There is a bronze vase mounted to the top center portion of the granite.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bronze plaque includes the Name, DOB, DOD, \nand 6 words for an epitaph (more words can be purchased for an \nadditional cost). In addition you get up to 3 emblems cast on the bronze\n plate (cross counts as one emblem).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe will provide you with a \nfactory layout proof showing the design, lettering, emblems \u0026amp; dates \nso you can approve before production.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Everlife Memorials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46647663853699,"sku":"GB-br-military-markers-vase","price":2872.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/9819\/6355\/files\/GB-br-military-markers-vase-2.jpg?v=1772746187"},{"product_id":"bronze-military-grave-marker-bronze-only","title":"Bronze Military Grave Marker (Bronze Only)","description":"This bronze military grave marker is perfect for the spouse of a departed military veteran. These markers are an exact duplicate of the government issued military grave markers utilizing the exact same fonts and sizing. They are sold as a 'bronze only' grave marker to be fitted on an existing granite or concrete base.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThey can also be purchased with a granite base. We offer several standard granite colors as well as premium colors with this option.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach bronze military marker comes with the name, dates, 6 words for an epitaph and up to 3 emblems including the emblem of faith. And you can rest assured that no marker is cast without your approval. We will email you a draft of the memorial so you can review it for correctness.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUpon completion the bronze marker is shipped free of charge anywhere in the 48 contiguous states. If shipping to a cemetery we will also contact the cemetery to verify it meets their requirements before being sent to production.","brand":"Everlife Memorials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46647664640131,"sku":"GB-bronze-military-marker","price":1211.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/9819\/6355\/files\/GB-bronze-military-marker-2.jpg?v=1772746206"},{"product_id":"matching-bronze-military-grave-marker","title":"Matching Bronze Military Grave Marker","description":"This matching veteran bronze plaque is mounted to a durable granite base that is available in 6 granite colors you can choose from (premium colors are optional). Top of granite base is polished to a high sheen and the top edges are beveled to help prevent chipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bronze plaque includes the Name, DOB, DOD, and 6 words for an epitaph (more words can be purchased for an additional cost). In addition you get up to 3 emblems cast on the bronze plate (cross counts as one emblem).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe will provide you with a factory layout proof showing the design, lettering, emblems \u0026amp; dates so you can approve before production.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Everlife Memorials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46647664935043,"sku":"GB-bronze-military-markers","price":1949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/9819\/6355\/files\/GB-bronze-military-markers-2.jpg?v=1772746224"},{"product_id":"companion-bronze-veteran-marker-no-vase","title":"Companion Bronze Veteran Marker no Vase","description":"The companion bronze Veterans matching grave marker comes complete with 1 bronze plaque for the spouse and a single vase mounted at the center the granite base. The second space on the granite is pre-drilled for the bronze plaque provided by the Veterans Administration for the departed military veteran.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe memorial comes with the following:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 standard granite colors to choose from and additional premium colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bronze plaque comes with 3 emblems (religious symbol counts as one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA factory layout proof showing the design, lettering, emblems \u0026amp; dates so you can approve before production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nIn addition we will contact the cemetery (provided a cemetery delivery address is supplied) to ensure the memorial meets their requirements.","brand":"Everlife Memorials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46647703732355,"sku":"GB-comp-br","price":2261.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/9819\/6355\/files\/GB-comp-br-2.jpg?v=1772746309"},{"product_id":"companion-bronze-veteran-marker-w-vase","title":"Companion Bronze Veteran Marker w\/Vase","description":"The companion bronze Veterans matching grave marker comes complete with 1 bronze plaque for the spouse and a single vase mounted at the center the granite base. The second space on the granite is pre-drilled for the bronze plaque provided by the Veterans Administration for the departed military veteran.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe memorial comes with the following:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 standard granite colors to choose from and additional premium colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan id=\"product_description\"\u003eYou also get a choice of 2 standard bronze vase styles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bronze plaque comes with 3 emblems (religious symbol counts as one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA factory layout proof showing the design, lettering, emblems \u0026amp; dates so you can approve before production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nIn addition we will contact the cemetery (provided a cemetery delivery address is supplied) to ensure the memorial meets their requirements.","brand":"Everlife Memorials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46647728799875,"sku":"GB-comp-br-vase","price":2744.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/9819\/6355\/files\/GB-comp-br-vase-2.jpg?v=1772746327"},{"product_id":"double-depth-bronze-veteran-headstones-w-vase","title":"Double Depth Bronze Veteran Headstones w\/Vase","description":"The double depth bronze Veterans matching grave marker comes complete with 1 bronze plaque for the spouse and a single vase mounted at the top of the granite base. The second space on the granite is pre-drilled for the bronze plaque provided by the Veterans Administration for the departed military veteran.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe memorial comes with the following:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 standard granite colors to choose from and additional premium colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou also get a choice of 2 standard bronze vase styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bronze plaque comes with 3 emblems (religious symbol counts as one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA factory layout proof showing the design, lettering, emblems \u0026amp; dates so you can approve before production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eIn addition we will contact the cemetery (provided a cemetery delivery address is supplied) to ensure the memorial meets their requirements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Everlife Memorials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46647748821123,"sku":"GB-dd-bronze-veteran-vase","price":2726.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/9819\/6355\/files\/GB-dd-bronze-veteran-vase-2.jpg?v=1772746363"},{"product_id":"double-depth-bronze-veteran-headstone-no-vase","title":"Double Depth Bronze Veteran Headstone no Vase","description":"The double depth bronze Veterans matching grave marker comes complete with 1 bronze plaque for the spouse and a single vase mounted at the top of the granite base. 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