Know About Headstones And Grave Markers
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When a corpse is buried in a cemetery, a marker, often referred to as a "keystone," is usually placed at the head of the grave to determine who is buried there. The marker usually indicates the name of the deceased, the date of birth and death, and may include other personal information, photographs, or a quote called an epitaph. Types of tombstones Headstones come in a variety of shapes, including: Flat marks, sometimes called “grass markers,” that lie on the ground at the head of the tomb, are covered with grass. Beveled logs, usually about 8 inches in diameter, lie on the ground at the head of the grave and rise above the grass. Oblique markers, sometimes called "pads", are usually 18 inches high, placed on the floor so that the front of the target slides backward, forming a lump shape. Monuments, often referred to as "tombstones," are tablets that are straight out of the ground. The books, usually 8 inches thick, lie on the floor and cover the entire...