Monument Types Explained
The Headstone is a small vertical tablet, commonly called a colonial Headstone. It is used to identify a single burial plot, as well as a double plot in some cemetaries. |
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Headstone on a base |
Headstone as a monolith |
The individual Grass Marker (left) and Bevel Top Hickey Marker (right) are used to identify individual burial plots, and are used in association with a Family Monument. The Grass Marker sits flush with the ground while the Hickey Marker is raised above ground. |
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Side Profile of the Grass Marker and the Hickey Marker |
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The Double Flush Marker and Double Hickey Marker are used for two grave burial plots, ie husband and wife, side by side, embracing the burial plot. |
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The Slant Face Marker is used for single grave plots, while the Double Slant Face Marker is used for two grave plots |
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The side view of a Slant Face Marker | |
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A Double Slant Face Marker on a base. |
The Western Style Slant Face Marker on a base. The Western Style has no front nosing. |
The Bench consists of a top piece, supported by two standards. Used to identify family burial plots or used in conjunction with a family monument. |
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