Classic Upright / Traditional Headstones
Upright monument headstones are a traditional design. We use this term to describe all plate style gravestones that sit on a granite base, set on a foundation. They can vary greatly in shape and size, limited only by specific cemetery regulations.
Upright headstones may feature the information for an individual (single upright headstone) or two individuals (companion upright headstone).
Inscriptions are carved into the plate, and then painted a contrasting colour.
The plate (also sometimes called a desk or a die) for a traditional upright headstone is vertical in the front and back. The most popular top is the saddle/camber top but other popular top finishes include: rooftop, oval top, flat top and corner rounds.
Our headstones are usually made of granite, with a large selection of size, shape and colour. We also work in marble, although this is a less popular option these days as it has a higher cost.
As well as an inscription, we can engrave or sandblast images and symbols onto the headstone. Popular choices include portraits flowers, korus, religious symbols, emblems, flags, and portraits.
Other names that may be used are: upright monument, upright tombstone, upright gravestone, upright marker
Classic upright headstone with high saddle top
Classic upright headstone with high saddle top
Tear drop shape headstone
Classic upright headstone with camber shape
Classic upright headstone in a modified K1 shape
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone with camber shape
Classic upright headstone with camber shape
Classic upright headstone with high saddle top
Classic upright headstone with high saddle top
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top and book decoration
Classic upright headstone in the ‘book’ shape
Classic upright headstone with camber shape
Classic upright headstone in the ‘high saddle with checks’ shape
Classic upright headstone in the ‘camber with checks’ shape
Classic upright headstone in the 'Heart A Single' shape
Classic upright headstone in the ‘book’ shape
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone in a square top shape
Classic upright tall headstone in a high saddle shape
Classic upright tall headstone in a camber top shape
Modified Mckenna heart headstone
Classic upright tall headstone in a radius top shape with checks
Classic upright headstone in a high saddle with checks shape
Classic upright headstone in the ‘book’ shape
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top with checks
Classic upright headstone in the ‘book’ shape
Classic upright headstone in the ‘book’ shape
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone with high saddle top
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic headstone with high saddle top with checks
Classic upright headstone in the ‘book’ shape
Classic upright headstone with a square or flat top
Classic upright headstone with a variant on a high saddle top
Classic upright headstone in the ‘book’ shape
Classic tall upright headstone in a gothic arch shape
Classic tall upright headstone with camber top
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone with camber top
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright tall headstone in a beveled camber shape
Classic upright headstone in the ‘book’ shape
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic tall upright headstone with a radius top
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone in the ‘book’ shape
Upright headstone in book shape
Classic upright headstone with a square or flat top
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone in the radius shape
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Upright headstone with extra high saddle top
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone in the ‘book’ shape
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top and side pillars
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Tall upright headstone with high saddle top and checks
Tear drop shape headstone
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Upright headstone with a square top
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone in a Heart A Shape
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone in the ‘book’ shape
Double upright headstones with half low saddle top
Classic upright headstone in a book shape
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Tall upright headstone in the radius shape
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone with camber top
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Upright headstone in a Heart A single shape
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone in the ‘book’ shape
Classic tall upright headstone in a gothic arch shape
Double or companion headstones on single base
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone with square top
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone with a low saddle top
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Classic upright headstone with a camber top
Classic upright headstone with a book shape top
Upright headstone with a variety of a book shape top
Classic upright headstone with low saddle top
Companion headstone with opposing angled tops and small centre pillar
Companion headstone with opposing angled tops and centre pillar
Companion headstone with two wave top upright headstones
Double companion upright headstone in a book shape
Companion headstone with opposing angled tops and centre pillar
Companion headstone with two wave top upright headstones
Companion headstone with opposing angled tops and centre pillar
Companion headstone with opposing angled tops and centre pillar
Companion headstone with opposing angled tops and centre pillar
Heart shape headstone
Heart shaped headstone with ferns