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Marble Headstones

A peaceful and serene stone for custom headstones and markers. From peaceful natural white to smooth blacks and greys, marble is a beautiful stone to work with, allowing intricate designs, inscriptions and markings. Ask about marble headstones in Stonington CT and the surrounding area.

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Marble has been used for thousands of years for monuments, headstones and buildings.

This soft stone is common among stone masons for its ease and convenience in sculptuing making it possible to carve exquisite and detailed designs. Marble was used extensively in times of antiquity to craft exquisite sculptures and monuments and is still respected for it’s beauty just as much today.

Marble used to be the most popular type of stone for graves. These days marble has been taken over by granite as the most popular choice for headstones and markers, but you can still find it in many cemeteries across the US. Marble is no less an option than many others and remains a popular alternative to granite.

If you are looking for a bright, white colored headstone then marble may be your best choice. This is because granite does not naturally occur in pure white like marble does.

Modern techniques and coatings can also help to make this stone much longer lasting than in the past, so you can rest in the knowledge that your memorial will stand strong for many years to come.

Common Questions Answered

Marble stone comes in pink, white, and variations of grey and black. Black is generally best for clarity of engravings.
Not all cemeteries allow marble, many exclusively allow granite and bronze, it’s always best to do your research to find out what stones are allowed at your local cemetery.
Not all cemeteries allow marble, many exclusively allow granite and bronze, it’s always best to do your research to find out what stones are allowed at your local cemetery.
To prevent damage it is recommended to have marble headstones professionally cleaned every 10-15 years.
Marble is a porous stone and so will mellow as the years go by, without cleaning lichen can attach to the stone if left.

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