What Is Tombstone?
Headstone, tombstone, or gravestone is a stele or marker, usually stone, that is placed over a grave. It is traditional for burials in the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim religions, among others. In most cases, it has the deceased’s name, date of birth, and date of death inscribed on it, along with a personal message, or prayer, but may contain pieces of funerary art, especially details in stone relief. In many parts of Europe, insetting a photograph of the deceased in a frame is very common.
What Does A Tombstone Have?
Aside from names, birthdates, and death dates, gravestones are often decorated with symbols and icons. These majestic, weather-worn stone carvings were popularized by those cipher-loving Victorians (from 1839 to 1920) and are more than pure decoration.
What Is Tombstone Good For?
A headstone, also known as a tombstone (Grabstein), is a tall stone structure that sits on top of a grave. It usually displays the name of the deceased and their epitaph which can be written by family members who wish to commemorate their loved one in such away.
How Are Tombstones Placed?
Headstones will be placed at the head of the grave and centered. Headstones will be placed in a straight line with the headstones to the left and right of the grave. The cemetery caretaker will place 3 stakes on each grave where a headstone is to be set.
When Should A Tombstone Be Installed?
Most cemeteries won’t install a headstone until four to six months after the deceased has been buried. In some places with wet or wintry climates, you might have to wait for a full twelve months. Dirt and soil need time to settle after they’ve been disturbed.
How Long Do Tombstones Last?
Granite grave markers that are well maintained can last for up to 500 years! If you want a gravestone that will last for generations, bronze is the way to go. It’s so durable that civilizations have fashioned tools from the copper alloy for thousands of years.
Tombstone Prices In Ghana:
- General Tombstone Services Arena
Price: GH₵ 7,500.00
- Granite Tombstone
Price: GH₵ 6,500.00
- Granite Tombstone
Price: GH₵1,000.00