What is Headstone
A headstone is also known as a tombstone, gravestone, or cornerstone. Simply put, it is a slab placed at the head of a grave. It is inscribed with details like the name, date of birth, and date of death of the grave it marks.
Moreover, at times, similar details about other relatives are added in the same headstone or gravestone signifying the passing of the complete family over decades to memorialize and mourn the dead.
Furthermore, some headstones feature epitaphs to honor the departed loved one. Quotes and sayings from religious scriptures, too, may be inscribed on the stone or slab.
Headstone Prices In South Africa
W18 Tombstone
R5,000.00
P60 Tombstone
R6,600.00
P61 Tombstone
R46,200.00
What does a headstone cost in South Africa
The prices of tombstones vary from R3 000 to R20 000 depending on size and choice of granite as well as accessories that you would like to add.
What is a reasonable price for a headstone?
The average cost of a standard flat headstone is around $1,000. But more detailed, upright headstones can cost between $1,000 and $3,000, as you’ll see with this granite headstone and another at a higher price point.
What is the cheapest stone for a headstone?
The cheapest headstone can cost as little as $500 – this would include a granite, flat lawn-level marker, with a 30-character engraving. The most expensive headstones can end up costing families as much as $10,000 or more (on the higher end they include things like obelisks or grand family tombs and mausoleums).