Flat headstones vs upright monuments.
Texas Lonestar Monuments offers a wide variety of styles, shapes, colors, and materials. Two of the most common choices are flat headstones and upright monuments. 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.
Three monument formats to choose from.
Flat headstones
Flat headstones rest very low, or flush to the ground. There are some cemeteries that require this type of monument to be used for both a uniform appearance as well as ease of mowing.
Single upright monuments
This style of monument utilizes a large front face (or tablet), and is a good choice for long, engraved inscriptions or flourishes. The large tablet size also makes it easier to locate in a cemetery.
Companion upright monuments
Companion monuments mark a dual cemetery plot and showcase a family’s name. The monument uniquely represents the family’s name. Each one is carefully crafted to create a meaningful tribute to honor the family.
How to decide
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. Once you know what your cemetery accepts, you can choose 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.
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Texas Lonestar Monuments will be glad to help you design a completely custom monument to commemorate your life or that of a loved one.
Gregor Reeves · owner, Texas Lonestar Monuments
San Angelo, TX. Last reviewed 2026-05-13. Cemetery rules can change — always confirm the current rule with the cemetery office before ordering. We will be happy to help you customize a monument that meets those guidelines.