The SilkStone Difference
Why Families Choose SilkStone
We do not believe families should wait 10+ months or pay $2,000+ for a headstone. SilkStone delivers premium 28x16x3in flat granite markers from $899, with free engraving included, in 4-8 weeks.
The Numbers
The Real Cost of a Headstone
Local monument dealers charge $2,000+ for a comparable 28x16x3in flat granite marker. On top of that, local engravers charge $15-18 per letter beyond the basic name and date. A 50-character epitaph alone costs $750-900 at a local shop.
28x16x3in flat granite marker
Custom engraving (names, dates, epitaph)
50-character epitaph engraving cost
Digital proof before engraving
Typical wait time
Shipping
Save $1,000+ on Your Memorial
When you factor in the stone, engraving, and delivery, families who choose SilkStone typically save over $1,000 compared to ordering through a local dealer. And that includes free custom engraving of names, dates, and an epitaph.
Flexible Payments
4 Interest-Free Payments
With Shop Pay installments, you can split your purchase into 4 interest-free payments. No hidden fees, no credit check surprises, and no added cost.
That means a $899 Himalayan Gray flat marker breaks down to roughly $225 per payment. A $999 K2 Black marker is about $250 per payment. And our exclusive Midnight Gold at $1,499 is roughly $375 per payment.
Subject to eligibility. Shop Pay installments are provided by Affirm. Terms may vary.
From Quarry to Delivery
Full Supply Chain Control
Most monument dealers buy from wholesalers, who buy from distributors, who buy from quarries. Each step adds a markup. By the time a stone reaches your family, the price has doubled or tripled.
SilkStone is different. We select granite directly from quarries in the Himalayan mountains of Pakistan. Quarries our family have worked with for generations. We grew up in this region. We cut, polish, and engrave every 28x16x3in flat marker at our own workshop, then ship it directly to you.
No showroom. No commissioned salesperson. No subcontracting. No middlemen. Every step from raw slab to finished memorial is under our roof.
The result: you get the same quality granite (or better, because we hand-select every slab at the quarry) for a fraction of what local dealers charge. We pass all savings directly to you.
Learn more about our Himalayan granite or see how headstones are made.
Traditional Monument Dealer
3-10+ months typical wait
SilkStone Memorials
4-8 weeks standard | Rush: 2 weeks or less (+$300)
Delivered in Weeks, Not Months
Families Should Not Wait 10+ Months
Many monument dealers quote 3-10 months or longer. That is because they order from suppliers, who order from distributors, who order from quarries. Every middleman adds delays.
Because SilkStone controls the full supply chain, we can deliver a finished 28x16x3in flat granite marker in 4-8 weeks from the time you approve your digital proof.
Need it sooner? Rush production is available for +$300, with delivery in 2 weeks or less. Let us know your timeline and we will do our best to meet it.
Peace of Mind
Protection at Every Step
Insured UPS Ground Delivery
Every memorial ships in a custom wooden crate with foam padding, fully insured. If anything arrives damaged, we replace it at no cost.
Digital Proof Approval
Before any engraving begins, you receive a detailed digital proof of your memorial. We offer unlimited revisions until you are fully satisfied.
Revisions Until You Approve
We do not begin engraving until you give explicit approval. Change the wording, the layout, or the font as many times as you need.
Free Replacement if Damaged
If your memorial is damaged during transit, we replace it at no cost. Simply note the damage on the delivery receipt and contact us with photos.
Read our full shipping insurance and damage replacement guarantee.
Begin Your Memorial
From $899 with free engraving, insured delivery, and a digital proof you approve before we engrave. Browse our collection to get started.
Questions? Email us at hello@silkstonememorial.com