Black Marble Tombstones

Mh222 marble headstone 1 265 00 product details.

Black marble tombstones.

Mh214 italian white marble headstone 2 107 00 product details. Black granite headstones are a classic beauty and mystery to the eyes of the beholder. There are a few reasons for this. Some people choose marble for tombs headstones and statues because of the unique swirling patterns and embedded shadings that can make for a very unique appearance.

Because marble is a crystalline metamorphosed limestone composed primarily of calcite and dolomite it is more susceptible to erosion and decomposition due to exposure. Marble is also very soft and can be scratched with a metal. When used indoors for example inside a crypt or mausoleum marble can make for a very long lasting and beautiful design. The darker colors are better for laser etching with dark black granite being the best.

Marble deteriorates from acids that are prevalent in rain. Knowing how to clean a marble headstone the one placed to commemorate a special loved one helps you to continue the care and respect your loved one deserves. Single upright monuments prices start at 1 950 00 and double upright monument prices start at 2 500 00. Marble used to be the most popular stone for graves but today it is granite by far.

If the marble headstone is in good condition proceed to the next step. Black polished granite headstone and monument prices from 300 for families and cemeteries in the usa order from home and schedule installation in your local cemetery upright jet black granite grave markers watch videos rome monument specializes in designing monuments and grave markers made from black granite that come in a variety of shapes and sizes and incorporate artwork etchings. Sometimes you run into darker stones made of gabbro maybe a few sandstone markers but especially in more recent monuments marble and granite and other plutonic rocks rule the roost. Since marble is vulnerable to wear and tear marble headstones that have cracks and signs of aging should be left as is because cleaning can weaken the marble further and result in more serious damage.

Mh221 italian white marble headstone 1 358 00 product details. Do not overlook this granite colour laser etching of family portraits goes smoothly onto this granite. Mh223 marble headstone 2 118 00 product details. Gold leaf engraving will make any lettering stand out on this black background.

Mh213 italian white marble headstone.