Slant headstones, design-built for your lot
A slant headstone sits low like a marker but faces the visitor at an angle, so the name reads easily from where you stand. Many cemeteries allow slants in sections where a tall upright isn't permitted. At The Monument Store, a slant is a design-build project. You work with one project manager from the first conversation to the day it is set. That person is your design consultant for the whole job.
Slant grave markers start with the lot. Your project manager checks the cemetery's rules and the site before a drawing starts, including whether a slant is allowed, how wide it can be, and whether it needs a base. A lead designer then prepares a CAD proof with the name, the dates and the line you choose, in a granite color the design offers. Nothing is cut until you approve it.
Every slant is made at Gifford Monument Works in Ada, Oklahoma. We install nearby or ship free. Elsewhere in the lower 48 it ships ready for your cemetery or a local setter. Start with a free design consult on video, and bring the cemetery name if you have it.
Questions
What is a slant headstone?
- It's a headstone with an angled face, lower than an upright and taller than a flat marker. It can sit on its own or on a base, depending on the design and the cemetery.
Slant vs. upright vs. flat marker: which should I choose?
- Start with what the cemetery allows on the lot. Then think about how you want it to read. An upright stands tall, a slant faces the visitor at an angle, and a flat marker sits level with the grass. upright headstones
Does a slant headstone need a base?
- Some do and some don't. It depends on the design and the cemetery's rules. Your project manager checks that during the cemetery site check, before the drawing starts.
What granite colors can a slant be made in?
- A published design offers the colors listed on its page, chosen from the granite colors we carry. A custom slant is discussed on the consult.
How is a slant headstone priced?
- Price depends on the size, granite and engraving. A published design shows its price on the page, and a custom design is priced on the consult. The cost guide is a planning reference.
Can you ship a slant headstone to my cemetery?
- Yes. We install nearby or ship free. Outside Ada and the surrounding communities, the stone ships within the lower 48, ready for your cemetery or a local setter.