
Tablet and Base
Upright Monument or Tablet - An upright memorial that is lettered and/or carved. The top piece of a traditional two piece memorial.
Base - The bottom piece of a memorial upon which a tablet is placed.


Tablet Size
36 inches long x 8 inches thick x 24 inches in height
Base Size
42 inches long x 14 inches wide x 8 inches in height
Tablet Size
36 inches long x 6 inches thick x 24 inches in height
Base Size
42 inches long x 12 inches wide x 6 inches in height
The above dimensions are examples of common sizes, ANY size is available to meet your needs.
Slanted Face Memorial
Slanted Face Memorial - Similar to an upright tablet but with the face cut at a steep angle.


Common Sizes
Slanted Memorial Size
36 inches long x 10 inches thick x 16 inches in height
Base Size
42 inches long x 14 inches wide x 6 inches in height
Slanted Memorial Size
30 inches long x 10 inches thick x 16 inches in height
Base Size
36 inches long x 14 inches wide x 6 inches in height
The above dimensions are examples of common sizes, ANY size is available to meet your needs.
Bevel Marker
Bevel Marker or Pillow Marker - Similar to a Flush Marker except it has a slight slope from back to front and is not placed flush with the ground. Most Bevel Markers drop approximately 2" from back to front.

Common Sizes
Single Grave Bevel Marker
24 inches in length x 12 inches in width x 10 inch back tapering to an 8 inch front
Double Grave Bevel Marker
36 inches in length x 12 inches in width x 10 inch back tapering to an 8 inch front
The above dimensions are examples of common sizes, ANY size is available to meet your needs.
Grass or Flush Marker
Grass or Flush Marker - Flat stone placed in front of a family memorial or individually to mark a grave.

Common Sizes
Single Grave Flush Marker
24 inches in length x 12 inches in width x 4 inches in thickness
Double Grave Flush Marker
36 inches in lenght x 12 inches in width x 4 inches in thickness
The above dimensions are examples of common sizes, ANY size is available to meet your needs.
Memorial Terminology
Serp - Serpentine Top - Top of Tablet is raised slightly (1 or 2 inches) in the center.
Flat - Flat Top - Top of Tablet is flat.
Oval - Oval Top - Top of Tablet is rounded.
Gable or Roof Top - Top of Tablet is high in the center and drops approximately 2" towards the ends.
Apex - Apex Top - Top of Tablet is high in the center and all four sides come up to a single point as a pyramid.
Finishes
Polished - The surface of the stone is ground with finer and finer abrasives until it reaches a high gloss.
Steeled - The surface of the stone is blasted or ground with Steel Shot until it reaches a flat textured surface.
Honed - The surface of the stone is ground with abrasives until it reaches a smooth finish but has no gloss.
Rock Pitch - This is a very rough surface, it is the natural texture of the stone.
Finished Surfaces
P2 - Polished two sides: front and back.
P3 - Polished three sides: front, back and top.
P5 or All Polished - Polished five sides: front, back, top and both ends.
P4 - Polished four sides: front, back and both ends. Example: bench legs.
** Note: The same numerical designation is used for other finishes. Example : S2 - Steeled two sides: front and back.
Other Finishes
BRP - Balance Rock Pitch
BS - Balance sawn
SS - Sawn Sides
PFT - Polished Flat Top
SFT - Steeled Flat Top
PBT - Polished Bevel Top
PSF - Polished Slant Face
FN - Front Nosing; the finished portion on the bottom front of a Standard Slant
NFN - No Front Nosing; the polished slant face continues to the bottom, referred to as Western Slant
Margin - Polished or Sawn border around the top of a Base or Bevel Marker, usually one to two inches in height
Pencil Round - A slight radius either polished or honed around the top of a marker