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Family owned and operated in San Angelo
Austin–Round Rock · Bench Memorials
Bench Memorials for Families in Austin, TX.
Family owned in San Angelo since 2001. We design, engrave, and install monuments across Texas. Free design proof and MemorialTag included.
Family owned since 2001 Serving Texas Granite, marble & bronze MemorialTag included
We’re always here for you, ready to help honor your loved ones with care and respect.
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Cemeteries in Austin
Bench Memorials for Austin-area cemeteries
Austin families burying in a city cemetery work under some of the most clearly written monument rules in Texas. The Parks and Recreation Department runs five municipal cemeteries, including Austin Memorial Park on Hancock Drive, Oakwood Cemetery on Navasota Street, the city's oldest, dating to 1839, and Evergreen Cemetery in East Austin. Those rules cover stone thickness, height, and who may install a marker, so we read them before we draw anything. Families in Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville also use Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery in Pflugerville, where the office sets its own requirements. Our workshop in San Angelo is about three and a half to four hours west of Travis County. We cut granite, marble, and bronze there and send you a free design proof to approve before any stone is cut. Then we deliver and set the marker. At the city cemeteries, installation also needs written authorization from Cemetery Operations, so we confirm that step with the office first. Call (806) 662-8696 for a custom quote.
Bench memorials need a careful check in Austin. The City of Austin rules cover height and material, with raised memorials capped at 42 inches and granite at four inches thick minimum, but they do not name benches specifically. Before we quote a bench for Austin Memorial Park, Oakwood, or Evergreen, the family should confirm with Cemetery Operations that a bench is accepted in that section. Cook-Walden/Capital Parks in Pflugerville sets its own placement rules. When a bench is approved, we cut it from solid granite, engrave the seat or back, and can add a sealed niche for cremated remains. Call (806) 662-8696 for a custom quote.
- Austin Memorial Park CemeteryWith restrictions
- Oakwood CemeteryWith restrictions
- Evergreen CemeteryWith restrictions
- Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery & MausoleumWith restrictions
Some cemeteries have restrictions on the monuments they accept. It is a good idea to check with your cemetery first to find out what guidelines you must follow. We will be happy to help you customize a monument that meets those guidelines.
Don’t see your cemetery?
Send us the cemetery name. We’ll send the requirements ASAP.
Marker rules change. We’ll confirm the current rules with the cemetery office and send you everything we get.
How it works
Creating a meaningful monument.
Choose a style
A wide variety of styles, shapes, colors, and materials — granite, marble, or bronze. Single or companion uprights, flat headstones, benches, ledgers, coping walls, bronze flats, or fully custom work.
Custom design
We will be happy to help you further customize your monument with text, engravings, and other decorations using laser engraving and sandblasting techniques.
Quote
Please give us a call for a custom quote. The cost of monuments is based on many different factors, including size, material, and accessories.
Granite Colors
Common granite colors.
Explore common granite colors and our white marble option. If the color you have in mind is not here, call us to discuss availability.
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Preserve your loved one’s life story forever.
A monument only has a limited amount of space — but a life story deserves more. When scanned, MemorialTag opens a digital memorial where you can save unlimited photos, videos, voice messages, and text. It’s a lasting way to preserve and share your loved one’s full story with family, friends, and future generations — all at no extra cost.
Families in Austin, TX receive MemorialTag with every monument we set.
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Preserve their legacy
Keep your loved one’s stories safe to share with others, now and in the future. Share stories and memories with children, family, or friends.
Keep their stories alive
Our LegacyKeeper helps keep memories of loved ones alive forever. Just a scan shows their stories, photos and timeline of their life.
Unlimited photos, video, voice
Save unlimited photos, videos, voice messages, and text — preserving your loved one’s full story.
No extra cost
A monument only has a limited amount of space. MemorialTag preserves your loved one’s full story, forever, at no extra cost.
MemorialTag is included with every Texas Lonestar Monument at no extra cost.
Why families choose us
Honoring your loved ones with care and respect.
Texas Lonestar Monuments has been crafting lasting memories for families and pet owners across Texas since 2001. Our dedication to personalized, meaningful memorials ensures your loved ones are honored with dignity and respect.
Our experienced and dedicated staff understands the importance of providing the finest memorials that best express our customers’ wishes. We take the time to listen and educate so you can choose the memorial that best commemorates your loved one’s life.
At Texas Lonestar Monuments, we’re always here for you, ready to help honor your loved ones with care and respect.
Questions, plainly answered
FAQ — bench memorials in Austin.
Are granite benches allowed in City of Austin cemeteries?
It depends. The city's published rules do not mention benches by name, so confirm with the office before ordering. If a bench is accepted, it still has to meet the 42-inch height limit and the material rules.
Can a bench memorial in Austin hold cremated remains?
Yes. Some bench designs include a sealed niche under the seat or in one end for one or two urns, where the cemetery allows it. Tell us up front and we will quote the bench with the niche included.
Are there size limits for headstones in City of Austin cemeteries?
Yes. The City of Austin's published rules say upright and raised memorials can be no more than 42 inches tall, and the top of a flush memorial cannot sit more than two inches above ground level. Memorials must also be at least 10 inches narrower than the space, and bases can be no wider than 18 inches. We draw every proof inside those limits.
What materials does the City of Austin accept for a grave marker?
It depends. City cemeteries accept granite or marble at least four inches thick, or cast bronze of any thickness. Private cemeteries such as Cook-Walden/Capital Parks in Pflugerville set their own rules, and we found none published, so the family should confirm with that cemetery office.
Who can install a marker at Austin Memorial Park or Oakwood Cemetery?
It depends. City rules allow installation only by a contractor approved by Cemetery Operations, with written authorization secured first. We work through that requirement with you and the office before we schedule delivery from San Angelo.
Can we add a ledger over a grave in an Austin city cemetery?
No. The City of Austin's rules prohibit installing tablets, ledgers, and curbing in its cemeteries, though ones already in place are grandfathered. A flush marker or an upright within the 42-inch limit is the usual alternative.
Are bench memorials allowed in cemeteries in Austin?
It depends. Many older cemeteries allow benches inside a family plot; many memorial parks restrict them to designated cremation or garden sections. Call the cemetery office in Austin before you order and we will design within their rule.
Can a bench memorial hold cremated remains?
Yes. Some bench designs are built with a sealed niche under the seat or in one end to hold one or two urns. Tell us up front if that is the use case and we will price the bench with the niche included.
How long does a granite bench last outdoors?
It depends. A granite bench set on a properly poured concrete pad will commonly stay level and unweathered for many decades. The variables are the foundation work and the freeze-thaw cycle, not the stone itself.
Can people actually sit on a bench memorial?
Yes. That is the point. We finish the seat to be usable in any weather and we set the bench on a level pad so it does not rock when used.
Can I buy a monument from someone other than my funeral home or cemetery?
It depends. Many families choose an independent monument maker, but cemetery rules and installation requirements can vary. Ask your cemetery for its current written requirements and fees before ordering; we can help you review them.
What do I need to know when purchasing a cemetery monument?
It depends. Some cemeteries have restrictions on the monuments they accept, so it is a good idea to check with your cemetery first to find out what guidelines you must follow. You must also know how much you can spend; most styles can be adapted to fit any size budget. From here, you can decide on a monument style that expresses the life of you or your loved one. You can choose from a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and materials for your memorial. Texas Lonestar Monuments will be happy to help you further customize your monument with text, engravings, and other decorations.
Can you help me order a custom cemetery monument?
Yes. Texas Lonestar Monuments will be glad to help you design a completely custom monument to commemorate your life or that of a loved one. We offer a wide variety of styles, shapes, colors, and materials. Please give us a call for a custom quote.
What materials are used in monuments?
It depends. Granite is the most popular monument material we use today because of its ability to withstand extreme climates and temperatures. Other materials include marble and bronze.
What is the expected cost of a monument?
It depends. The cost of monuments is based on many different factors, including size, material, and accessories. For more information about the cost of monuments, please contact us.
I found it cheaper online. Can you match the price?
It depends. We cannot compare prices without knowing the materials and services included. Send us the written quote and your cemetery details; we will explain what our custom quote includes, from design through installation.
Does MemorialTag open a digital memorial?
Yes. When scanned, MemorialTag opens a digital memorial where you can share photos, videos, voice messages, and written tributes. It lets you preserve and share your loved one's story with family, friends, and future generations — all at no extra cost.
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Send your email and we’ll reach out when you’re ready to talk about Bench Memorials. No pressure and no follow-up unless you ask. You can also call us directly at (806) 662-8696.
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