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Simple Process

How to Buy a Headstone Online

From choosing your 28x16x3in flat granite marker to free custom engraving and delivery at your door, the whole process takes about 4 to 8 weeks. Here is what to expect at each step.

01

Choose Your Stone

Pick from several Himalayan granite types. Each has a different color, grain, and feel.

Browse our collection of premium Himalayan granite flat markers. We specialize in 28x16x3in flat granite markers in several stone colors: K2 Black, Himalayan Gray, and Midnight Gold. Free custom engraving included.

Each product page shows the exact dimensions, weight, and granite specifications. Please check with your cemetery before ordering to confirm they accept this size.

Every stone is premium Himalayan granite, selected at the quarry for density and consistency. This is the same material used by high-end monument dealers, just without the showroom markup.

02

Customize Your Memorial

Add names, dates, and a personal message with our live preview tool.

Use our online customizer to enter the inscription text, choose your font, and see a live preview of how the finished memorial will look. You can experiment with wording and layout before placing your order.

Standard inscriptions include names, birth and passing dates, and a short epitaph. Custom designs beyond our standard catalogue are available and quoted separately.

After you place your order, our design team creates a detailed digital proof and emails it to you. We work with you on revisions until the proof looks right. We will not begin engraving until you give explicit approval.

03

We Craft It

Your memorial is hand-finished at our workshop and hand-inspected before it ships.

Once you approve the digital proof, production begins at our workshop. Each memorial is mirror-polished, then hand-finished and carefully engraved for a deep, lasting finish. Every stone is hand-inspected before packaging.

Standard production takes 4-8 weeks. Rush production is available for +$300 (2 weeks or less).

We photograph the finished memorial and send you images before it ships, so you can see exactly what was produced. If anything does not match your approved proof, we will correct it before shipping.

04

Delivered With Care

Ships via UPS Ground to any US address or directly to the cemetery.

We ship via UPS Ground with full insurance coverage. Every memorial is packaged in a custom wooden crate with foam padding and fully insured during transit. Shipping cost depends on your location and is calculated at checkout.

You will receive tracking information via email when your memorial ships.

We can ship directly to a cemetery if you prefer. Many families also choose home delivery so they can inspect the memorial before installation. Either way, if there is any shipping damage, we replace the memorial at no cost.

Timeline

Expected Timeline

Most orders are delivered within 4 to 8 weeks. Here is a typical breakdown from order to delivery.

Order placed
Day 1
Digital proof sent for approval
A few days
Production & engraving
Varies
Quality inspection & photos sent
1 day
Shipping via UPS Ground
Varies
Delivery to your door or cemetery
4-8 weeks total

Need it sooner? Rush production is available for +$300 (2 weeks or less). Contact us to discuss your timeline.

Ready to Get Started?

Browse our flat granite headstones and see live previews as you customize your flat marker. Or give us a call if you have questions.

or email us at hello@silkstonememorial.com