Step 2.
Choosing the size of your monument.
The next thing to think about is size. Is the memorial you have envisioned big, small or maybe somewhere nicely in-between? This is the time to decide.
In this industry, all markers and monuments are described by their size in the same fashion. That is, length x width x height.
Length refers to the distance from left to right as you read the marker. Width is the distance from front to back. Height is the measure of the bottom to the highest point. Monument sizes can fluctuate up to a half inch; don’t be alarmed or concerned if the size doesn’t perfectly match to a full inch.
Below you’ll find measurements, and sizes, for monuments most often used in Michigan. For single and double graves.
Flush common sizes
- Single grave. One name. 24” x 12” x 4”
- Single grave. Two names. 30” x 12” x 4”
- Double grave. Two names. 36” x 12” x 4” Can be larger depending on amount of artwork.
- Infant marker. 16” x 8” x 4”
Bevel common sizes
- Single grave. One name. 24” x 12” x 6”
- Single grave. Two names. 30” x 12” x 6”
- Double grave. Two names. 36” x 12” x 6” Or larger depending on amount of artwork.
- Infant marker. 16” x 8” x 6”
Slant common sizes
- Single grave. One name. 24” x 10” x 16”
- Single grave. Two names. 30” x 10” x 16”
- Double grave. Two names. 36” x 10” x 16” Or larger depending on amount of artwork.
- Infant marker. 20” x 10” x 16”
Slant on Base common sizes
- Single grave. One name. 24” x 10” x 16” (Slant on Base. 34” x 14” x 6”)
- Single grave. Two names. 30” x 10” x 16” (Slant on Base. 40” x 14” x 6”)
- Double grave. Two names. 36” x 10” x 16” (Slant on Base. 48” x 14” x 6”) Can be larger depending on amount of artwork.
- Infant marker. 20” x 10” x 16” (Slant on Base. 30” x 14” x 6”)
Monument common sizes
- Single grave. One name. 24” x 6” x 18” (Tablet on Base. 34” x 12” x 6”)
- Double grave. Two names. 36” x 6” x 20” (Tablet on Base. 48” x 12” x 6”)
- Double grave. Two names. 36” x 8” x 24” (Tablet on Base. 48” x 14” x 8”)
- Double grave. Two names. 42” x 6” x 20” (Tablet on Base. 54” x 12” x 6”)
- Double grave. Two names. 42” x 8” x 26” (Tablet on Base. 54” x 14” x 8”)
- Double grave. Two or more names. 42” x 6” x 20” (Tablet on Base. 54” x 12” x 6”)
- Double grave. Two or more names. 42” x 8” x 26” (Tablet on Base. 54” x 14” x 8” or larger.)
- Infant monument. 16” x 4” x 18” (Tablet on Base. 20” x 10” x 6”)
Bench common sizes
- A single grave bench will typically have a 36” long seat.
- A two grave lot, or larger depending, will usually have a 48” long seat.
Remember these are common sizes for the Midwest and are not universally applicable. Your best bet is to go to your cemetery and measure memorials near your lot to determine which size is best suited for you.
