Headstones for Single Graves: High-quality and Personalized

Few headstones can be as personalized as those for single graves. Since the headstone for a single grave is dedicated to one person, it can reflect their personality. Options range from traditional natural stone headstones to very modern designs for single graves.

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Headstones for Single Graves

A single grave offers many advantages. Unlike double graves or anonymous burial sites, it provides a personal place where you can create a memorial that honors and reflects the deceased according to your wishes. To make the grave site truly personal, consider using ornaments, inscriptions, decorations, and various shapes and colors. Typically, a single headstone measures between 80 - 100cm in height and 40 - 60cm in width, though this can vary depending on cemetery regulations. The materials used for single graves are the same as those used for double or urn graves. Sandstone, limestone, marble, and granite are just a few examples. For single graves, burials usually involve a coffin internment, and the resting period typically lasts 20-30 years.

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How much does a headstone for a single grave cost?

Depending on the material, size, and design, the price for a single grave headstone can generally range between 2000 and 10,000 Euros. For a more precise estimate, customize a headstone according to your preferences using our Single Grave Headstone Cost Calculator.

Variants and Design Options for Individual Headstones

Your design choices can be highly personalized to honor the deceased.

Ornaments for an Individual Grave

An ornament is referred to as a 'decorative piece' or an 'embellishment.' Ornaments enhance the headstone and personalize the stone, creating a respectful tribute. There are various options for ornaments on an individual headstone. One possibility is stainless steel ornaments, which can be placed in front of or directly on the headstone. We offer many choices for stainless steel ornaments, such as different flowers or crosses. Stainless steel ornaments from our collection can also be chosen in steel, which allows them to naturally rust over time, giving the headstone a certain rustic flair.

Bronze ornaments are also a great way to decorate a headstone. Here, you can choose from thousands of options, such as a Madonna or a tree.

An exceptionally beautiful method for choosing an ornament is to engrave the form of the ornament—almost any shape can be chosen—directly into the stone. This approach leaves nearly no limits to the imagination, and the ornament blends into the stone as if it were always meant to be there.

Modern Single Headstones

Modern headstones are often crafted in two parts. Instead of classic motifs, ornaments such as the sun, globe, or animal designs are frequently used. Additionally, materials like sand or decorative gravel can add unique touches.

Single Headstone with Border

Single headstones with borders are a timeless classic and are popular choices. The border allows for well-organized grave planting.

Simple Headstones for Individual Graves

Simple headstones appear much more understated than those with a border, yet they can have a very elegant and stylish look.

Materials for Individual Headstones

An individual headstone can be made from a variety of materials. We place a very high value on the ethical sourcing of the stone, ensuring that every headstone we produce and install is free from any child labor.

Individual Headstones Made of Schweinstäler Sandstone

Sandstone is one of the most popular and durable materials in Germany. Over 150 million years ago, Schweinstäler sandstone was formed by the deposition of weathered stones and sand grains. Over time, this combination hardened and was already used in the early Middle Ages. Schweinstäler sandstone radiates a very warm and pleasant color. Due to its high quartz content, the stone glitters and sparkles differently at various times of the day, showcasing the headstone in all its glory. Schweinstäler sandstone is very low-maintenance and weathers and greens only slowly. Our sealing system further slows down this process to make maintenance as easy as possible for you.

Individual Headstones Made of Jura Limestone

Jura limestone was formed around 180 million years ago. When the primordial sea of the Bavarian Altmühltal receded, Jura limestone emerged and has since preserved ancient fossils. It allows us to glimpse into the past even today. Jura limestone was already used during Roman times and can still be seen in old medieval structures. Due to its elegant form and texture, Jura limestone has always been very popular and frequently used. Limestone is well-suited as a material for headstones due to its high density. This also allows for a wide variety of surface treatments. The stone is very low-maintenance and we additionally seal it to provide a water- and dirt-repellent surface.

Individual Granite Headstones

Granite was formed from magma millions of years ago and is one of the most popular types of stone, whether for homes, gardens, or headstones. Due to its formation history, granite is particularly hard and durable. Classic granite is characterized by its gray color with dark gray speckles, but there are many different types and colors of granite, making this stone type very versatile. In ancient Egypt, granite was chosen to build unique and robust monuments meant to last forever. Today, granite remains extremely popular in the arts and is wonderfully workable thanks to its high quality and properties. Granite is very low-maintenance, frost-resistant, and weatherproof, making it a highly popular choice for headstones.

Individual Basalt Headstones

Basalt was once ejected to the earth's surface as liquid magma by volcanoes and then hardened into one of the most durable rocks. Basalt can be found all over the world—even in the depths of the oceans. It is defined by its dark black and gray tones, giving the stone its subtle color. In the past, basalt was also known as black marble. Basalt is very low-maintenance and frost-resistant.

Conclusion

Individual headstones can be designed in a very personalized manner to best honor the deceased. We are happy to assist you in selecting and designing the perfect headstone, and we are here to support you with our expertise in finding the right design.

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