It's generally called an epitaph.
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Engraving can be done by hand with a tool called the burin, by an engraving with a machine typically called a printing plate, with a knife, or even with a drill. The method used depends on the results one wants to achieve.
It is more properly called engraving or embellishment.
Money is was made in the 800's in a state called Bureau of Engraving.
There are too many possible variables to give an answer to this question. The depth of the engraving, the substrate, and the environment will all have an impact. An engraving you make by lightly scratching wood with a nail file and then submerge in sea water will not last nearly as long as a 1/8th inch deep engraving in titanium sealed in a vacuum.
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Writing on an grave stone is called an epitaph.
The art of engraving on wood is called wood engraving. This technique involves carving designs into the surface of a wooden block, which can then be inked and used for printing images or text. Wood engraving is distinct from woodcut, as it typically uses a harder type of wood and finer tools, allowing for more detailed and intricate designs. This form of printmaking has a rich history and has been used for illustrations in books and other artworks.
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Graverobbery. I think.
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