Headstone Material Cost Calculator

Monument cost from material, size, and engraving.

Monument type (0=flat, 1=bevel, 2=slant, 3=upright, 4=family)

Material (0=gray granite, 1=black, 2=color, 3=marble, 4=bronze)

Width (inches)

Height (inches)

Depth/thickness (inches)

Engraving (0=basic, 1=standard, 2=custom art, 3=portrait)

Number of characters

Tab to move between fields

Total estimated cost ($)

$2,230.00

≈ 17 pairs of sneakers

Material cost ($)$300.00

Shaping & polishing ($)$240.00

Engraving cost ($)$790.00

Foundation cost ($)$200.00

Setting/installation ($)$400.00

Cemetery placement fee ($)$300.00

Stone volume (cu ft)1.67

Estimated weight (lbs)275

Face area (sq in)480

How to Use This Calculator

Select monument type (flat, bevel, slant, upright, or family) and material (granite, marble, bronze).
Enter dimensions in inches (width, height, depth) and engraving level.
Set number of characters to engrave.
Review Total Estimated Cost, Stone Cost, Shaping & Polishing Cost, Engraving Cost, and Foundation Cost.

How the result changes with Number of characters

Monument type (0=flat, 1=bevel, 2=slant, 3=upright, 4=family): Flat marker, bevel, slant, upright headstone, or family monument.
Material (0=gray granite, 1=black, 2=color, 3=marble, 4=bronze): Stone or metal material for the monument.
Width (inches): Monument width in inches.
Height (inches): Monument height in inches (above base).
Depth/thickness (inches): Monument depth/thickness in inches.
Engraving (0=basic, 1=standard, 2=custom art, 3=portrait): Basic lettering, standard with design, custom artwork, or laser portrait etching.
Number of characters: Total characters to engrave (name, dates, epitaph).

Total estimated cost ($): Complete monument cost including material, engraving, foundation, and installation.
Material cost ($): Raw stone or bronze material cost.
Shaping & polishing ($): Labor for cutting, shaping, and polishing the stone.
Engraving cost ($): Lettering, design, and artwork engraving costs.
Foundation cost ($): Concrete foundation for upright and family monuments.
Setting/installation ($): Fee to transport and set the monument at the gravesite.
Cemetery placement fee ($): Fee charged by the cemetery for monument placement.
Stone volume (cu ft): Volume of the monument stone.
Estimated weight (lbs): Approximate weight of the finished monument.
Face area (sq in): Front face area available for engraving.

Identify Input Parameters
4 parameters
Monument type (0=flat, 1=bevel, 2=slant, 3=upright, 4=family) = 3, Material (0=gray granite, 1=black, 2=color, 3=marble, 4=bronze) = 0, Width (inches) = 24, Height (inches) = 20 = 7 input(s) provided
Calculate Total estimated cost
Total estimated cost = stoneCost + shapingCost + totalEngravingCost + foundationCost + settingFee + ...
2230 = $2,230
Calculate Material cost
Material cost
300 = $300
Calculate Shaping & polishing
240 = $240