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"The government will provide at no cost to the estate of the deceased an upright, white marble headstone or white niche cover. The cemetery staff at Arlington will place the order, which goes to the National Cemetery Administration"
Formerly, it was separated by race and military ranking. This could be seen in the size of grave markings and also in the placement of them. Now it is not so. In the newer segments of Arlington Cemetery all grave stones are the same size. Gravestones are not arranged by ranking either, meaning a private could be buried next to a general.
Arlington National Cemetery covers an area of 624 acres comprising about 300,000 grave sites.
Gravestones - song - was created in 2010.
Monumental Stonecutters make gravestones.
The prices of gravestones vary based on the material used in making the gravestone, the size of the gravestones and of course the inscriptions that are engraved into the stone. I suggest that you contact a local memorial company to get the specific prices of the stone of your choice.
Gravestones can be purchased anywhere where there is a local home improvement center. They also may be specially ordered online if you want custom colored gravestones.
Most Gravestones are made out of Granite although some are made out of Marble. x
We really could not count the types; gravestones vary according to the type of stone used (granite is the most popular, but there are lots of others), the size and shape, the type of inscription or other engravings and religious symbology. Most are very serious, but some are whimsical. There is endless variety.
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Most gravestones are made from rock or rock like substances. Sandstone used to be used for gravestones and wood was often used as gravemarkers. Presently, granite and marble are the most popular materials for gravestones because of their durability.