Orthodox Cross Teardrop Headstone

The Orthodox Cross Teardrop Headstone is a graceful Eastern Orthodox granite memorial combining a flowing teardrop silhouette with a three-bar Orthodox cross and hand-carved floral detail. Measuring 18 × 4 × 30 inches, this upright monument suits standard single-plot cemetery spaces and meets most Eastern Orthodox cemetery dimension requirements.

This headstone is commonly chosen by Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, Serbian Orthodox, Ukrainian Orthodox, and Antiochian Orthodox families who wish to honor a loved one with a culturally authentic memorial. The three-bar Russian Orthodox cross — featuring the distinctive slanted footrest bar — is the defining symbol of Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition and carries deep theological significance. Hand-carved rose accents at the base add a personal touch of remembrance.

Available in seven granite colors: Galaxy Black (recommended for laser-etched portrait photography and high-contrast lettering), Indian Black, Grey, Bahama Blue, Bahama Blue Light, Indian Red, and Paradiso Old. Galaxy Black and Indian Black offer the sharpest contrast for Orthodox iconographic detail. Our team provides a digital design proof — including name layout, dates, and any custom epitaph or prayer in Greek, Church Slavonic, or English — for your review and approval before production begins.

Engraving options include sandblasted lettering for names, dates, and inscriptions such as "Memory Eternal," "Вечная Память" (Vechnaya Pamyat), or "Αιωνία η Μνήμη" (Aionia i Mnimi), and laser-etched photographic portraits on Galaxy Black or Indian Black granite. Our cemetery coordination service verifies monument dimensions, foundation specifications, and Orthodox parish cemetery approval requirements on your behalf.

Crafted with three generations of monument craftsmanship since 1960, this granite Orthodox cross headstone is built to endure the elements and preserve its devotional beauty for generations.