Bevel Markers

Bevel Markers: Timeless Elegance, Carved in Exclusive Granite

There is a particular grace to a bevel marker — neither imposing nor invisible. Gently elevated, softly angled, it occupies the ground with quiet confidence. It is a form that has endured for generations, and for good reason: it balances practicality with beauty in a way few memorial styles achieve.

At Memory Headstones, every bevel headstone we create is entirely handmade by our master artisans using exclusive granite sourced for its rarity, density, and natural character. No two stones are alike. Neither are the lives they honor.

What Sets a Bevel Marker Apart

A bevel grave marker occupies a thoughtful middle ground between a flat lawn marker and a full upright monument. The stone sits a few inches above the ground, with its top surface cut at a slight, deliberate angle — higher at the back, tapering toward the front. It is a subtle distinction, but one that carries real consequence.

Practical beauty in every detail

That gentle slope does several things well. It makes inscriptions, names, and dates clearly legible without requiring visitors to stand directly above the stone. It allows rain and debris to shed naturally from the surface, keeping the engraving pristine across all seasons. And it gives the memorial a quiet visual presence — rooted, dignified, and never overwhelming.

For families seeking a monument that integrates naturally into the landscape without diminishing the significance of the tribute, beveled headstones offer precisely the right balance.

"A bevel marker does not demand attention — it earns it. Through craftsmanship, through granite, through permanence."

Exclusive Granite — Selected for a Lifetime, and Beyond

The material a memorial is made from is not a secondary decision. It is the foundation of everything — the surface that receives the carving, the weight that anchors the monument, the texture that weathers or endures across decades. We use only exclusive granite, chosen for its exceptional density, structural integrity, and natural beauty.

Why granite, and why ours is different

Granite forms over millions of years under immense geological pressure. That process gives it a hardness and resistance to weathering that no synthetic material can replicate. Our bevel granite headstones will not crack, fade, or erode under normal conditions — they are built to remain as legible and as dignified in a century as on the day of installation.

What distinguishes our selection is the range. We source rare granite colors from quarries around the world — deep charcoals, warm rose tones, glacial silvers, rich forest greens — shades that simply are not available through standard memorial suppliers. Because we work exclusively with natural, undyed stone, every slab carries its own mineral pattern. Your bevel headstone will be unlike any other. That is not a marketing claim — it is geology.

Master Artisans. No Mass Production. Ever.

Since 1960, our family has built its reputation on a single, non-negotiable principle: every memorial is made by hand. Not assembled. Not templated. Handmade — by skilled artisans who understand that the stone they are shaping will stand beside a family for generations.

Our bevel marker monuments are carved and finished entirely in the United States, under close quality oversight at every stage of production. When laser etching is used for portraiture or fine detail work, it is combined with traditional hand-carving to ensure depth, precision, and warmth of finish that mass-produced memorials cannot achieve.

The result is a monument that does not merely mark a place — it holds one.

Signature Bevel Headstone Designs

Every design in our bevel marker collection is a starting point, not an endpoint. Families work directly with our team to personalize motifs, inscriptions, portrait etchings, and granite selection until the memorial feels entirely their own. Below are some of the most cherished designs we craft.

Bevel Headstone with Vase

A monument that invites tending. This design integrates a matching granite vase directly into the stone structure — seamlessly, as if it always belonged there. Families can leave fresh flowers with every visit, giving the gravesite a living quality that changes with the seasons and with the heart. The vase itself is crafted from the same exclusive granite as the marker, ensuring a unified, polished appearance that endures. For those who find comfort in the ritual of care, this is one of our most meaningful designs.

Dove Bevel Headstone

The dove has carried the language of peace, passage, and spiritual elevation across cultures for millennia. In this design, our artisans carve or deeply etch the image of a dove in flight across the angled granite surface — rendered with a lightness of line that speaks quietly but movingly. The result brings a sense of tranquility to the memorial that visitors feel before they have even read a word. Particularly beloved for those whose presence brought calm and grace to everyone around them.

Fully Personalized Bevel Markers

Beyond our signature designs, we craft fully bespoke bevel grave markers to your family's exact vision. Portraits, landscapes, religious symbols, cultural motifs, professional emblems — if it carries meaning, our artisans can carve it. No template, no catalogue number. Just your story, rendered in stone.

Guided from First Consultation to Final Installation

Choosing a memorial requires more than browsing a catalogue. There are questions of cemetery regulations, size constraints, granite compatibility with local climate, and — most importantly — the deeply personal question of what feels right.

Our team provides end-to-end guidance through every stage. We begin with a dedicated consultation to understand your loved one's story and your family's wishes. We advise on material, design, and any site-specific requirements. Our artisans then hand-craft your bevel headstone to the agreed specification, and we manage delivery and installation with the same care we bring to every other part of the process.

You will be informed, supported, and never rushed. That is a promise we have kept since 1960.

Financing That Puts Family First

A premium memorial should not require a family to choose between quality and comfort. We offer flexible installment plans with 0% in-house financing, allowing you to begin the process while managing the investment at a pace that works for you. Our artisans start crafting the moment you are ready — the timeline moves to your needs, not the other way around.

As a family business rooted in community since 1960, we extend special discounts to military veterans, active first responders, and families who choose to pay their balance in full. These are expressions of genuine gratitude — not promotions. They reflect the values our family has held from the beginning.