Christian Headstones
Praying Madonna Memorial Headstone
SKU: MH-232-2850-24524.
The Praying Madonna Memorial Headstone is a classic Catholic granite memorial featuring a sculpted figure of the Virgin Mary set within a gracefully carved arched niche. Measuring 24 × 5 × 24 inches, this headstone suits standard single-grave cemetery plots and meets most Catholic cemetery dimension guidelines.
This monument is beloved by Catholic families of Italian, Hispanic, Polish, and Irish heritage who wish to honor a loved one with a Marian tribute. The sculpted Madonna figure — depicted in a posture of prayer — conveys faith, intercession, and divine comfort, making it a natural choice for inscriptions such as "Hail Mary, Full of Grace," "Rest in the Arms of Our Lady," or "Ave Maria." Spanish epitaphs including "Descansa en Paz" and "Nuestra Señora Ruega Por Él/Ella" are frequently chosen by Latino Catholic families.
Available in seven granite colors: Galaxy Black (ideal for laser-etched portrait photography and high-contrast lettering), Indian Black, Grey, Bahama Blue, Bahama Blue Light, Indian Red, and Paradiso Old. Each color produces a polished face and honed sides, with the Madonna sculpture carved in relief. Our team provides a digital design proof — including name layout, dates, and any custom epitaph — for your review and approval before production begins.
Engraving options include sandblasted lettering for names, dates, and scripture verses, and laser-etched photographic portraits on Galaxy Black or Indian Black granite for a lasting, high-detail likeness. Our cemetery coordination team verifies monument dimensions, foundation requirements, and Catholic cemetery approval protocols on your behalf before cutting begins.
Crafted with three generations of monument craftsmanship since 1960, this granite Madonna headstone is built to maintain its beauty and structural integrity for generations in outdoor cemetery settings.
Price varies by options selection. All pricing is estimated and subject to change based on size, granite, and engraving.
Included with every order
- Personal memorial manager
- Full cemetery compliance check (size / shape, thickness / material / inscriptions)
- Assistance with cemetery documentation & approvals
- 3D design included – revisions until approval
- Free custom design preview
- All inscriptions included (name, dates, short text)
- Stone & delivery included
- We coordinate the full installation process
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+1 (888) 440-5428Free delivery is included for all orders within the continental 48 states. In-stock memorials ship in approximately 3 months; custom-designed monuments typically take 3 to 6 months from design approval to delivery. We coordinate all dimensions and placement directly with your cemetery.
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The Praying Madonna Memorial Headstone is hand-crafted from premium granite by master artisans with three generations of expertise. Standard inscriptions — names, dates, and brief epitaphs — are included, and every order comes with a free design preview and 3D rendering with included revisions, so you can approve the design before production begins.
Choose from 7 premium granite finishes to suit your loved one’s memorial. Our team verifies all dimensions and placement requirements directly with your cemetery before production, at no extra cost. All pricing is estimated and subject to change based on final size, granite selection, and engraving detail.
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