Marble Headstones

Marble is the older memorial tradition and the one most people picture when they think of a churchyard. It is softer than granite, which is both its advantage and its limitation: it takes carved relief, figurative work and fine detail that granite cannot hold, and it weathers gently over decades rather than staying sharp.

That weathering is worth understanding before choosing. A marble memorial will soften in tone and lose a little crispness in its lettering over many years, in the way that older churchyard stones do. Some families want exactly that and some do not, and it is a reasonable thing to decide on rather than discover.

The range covers upright and lawn memorials, Celtic and standing crosses, carved angels and praying figures, book and heart tablets, and children's memorials with relief motifs. Browse the harder alternative in granite headstones, the full range in headstones and memorials, and the related carved work in angel statues.

Marble is not permitted everywhere, so check the burial authority's regulations first. Some cemeteries specify granite only, particularly for lawn sections. We will work to whatever specification you are given. See marble sculptures and statues for the wider carved range.

Every memorial is carved to order by our artists, designed in Birmingham and made in our worldwide studios. Standard production takes around three to four weeks, and we offer free worldwide shipping. Get in touch and we will talk through the stone, the carving and the inscription.