Double Headstones: United Forever in One Monument
What Are Double Headstones?
Double headstones are memorials designed to mark the resting place of two individuals—most commonly couples. They can be placed over a single crypt or over two adjacent burial plots. These headstones come in a variety of styles, including flat markers, upright monuments, and even memorial benches.
Benefits of Choosing a Double Headstone
- Symbol of Eternal Love: A touching way to represent an unbreakable bond.
- Cost-Effective: Often more affordable than purchasing two separate monuments.
- Consistent Design: Maintains aesthetic harmony in shared grave sites.
- Personalization Options: Names, dates, quotes, and even photo plaques can be included.
Personalization and Materials
At Express Monument Company, we offer custom double headstones crafted from the finest granite and bronze, allowing you to create a truly unique tribute that reflects the personalities and values of both individuals. Our design process begins with a one-on-one consultation to understand your vision—whether you prefer a sleek, modern finish or a more traditional, ornate appearance. You can choose from a wide range of fonts, from classic serif styles to elegant script, and select finishes such as polished, honed, or natural cleft edges to achieve the perfect look.
Beyond typography and material, we also provide artistic enhancements like intricately carved floral borders, meaningful religious icons, or even hand-drawn illustrations that depict favorite hobbies, landscapes, or special moments shared by the couple. To ensure every detail is just right, our experienced artisans present a detailed mockup within 24 hours, and once approved, we guarantee timely delivery and professional installation at cemeteries across California.
Whether you envision a double headstone featuring intertwined hearts, engraved portraits, or a commemorative bench with side-by-side inscriptions, our goal is to help you create a lasting, heartfelt memorial that honors a lifetime of love and memories.
Examples of Double Headstones
Some of our most cherished double headstone designs begin with a classic upright granite monument featuring two seamlessly joined panels, each personalized with a script-style font that flows across both sides, symbolizing the couple’s intertwined journey. One recently completed project showcased a polished black granite headstone with gold-leaf inscriptions of names and dates, flanked by intricately carved roses along the vertical seams, and a custom-etched landscape of the couple’s favorite hiking trail stretching across the center.
Another popular option is the bronze flat marker, where two oval-shaped bronze nameplates are set into a single granite base. This design allows for both subtlety and elegance, as the bronze catches the sunlight at different angles, creating a warm, reflective glow that draws the eye. Its low profile also provides a timeless look that complements any cemetery setting.
We also offer more elaborate bench-style memorials: imagine a curved granite bench with side-by-side armrests, each armrest engraved with a heartfelt quote chosen by the family, while the backrest displays two beautifully detailed portraits etched from original photographs. Beneath the bench, a hidden compartment can hold small keepsakes or letters, providing a tangible connection to cherished memories and allowing loved ones to leave personal mementos over time.
For a modern twist, our artisans have crafted sleek, horizontal tablet-style monuments with dual insets: one side features a full-color porcelain photo of the couple, and the other a laser-engraved scene of their wedding date in Roman numerals beneath an interlocking heart motif. These contemporary designs often use a combination of dark gray granite and brushed stainless steel accents to highlight both color and contrast while ensuring durability in outdoor conditions.
In more traditional cemeteries, families often choose the double slant marker—angled forward for easier reading—made from durable gray granite accented with bronze vases on either side, allowing fresh flowers to be displayed year-round. Its clean lines and classic shape provide an elegant tribute without overwhelming the surrounding landscape.
We’ve also created thematic headstones, such as nautical-inspired monuments for husband-and-wife seafarers: a double headstone shaped like an open book, with one page etched to resemble turbulent ocean waves and the other page showing a calm sea under a lighthouse beam, with names and service insignias placed at the center. Each element—from the carved waves to the lighthouse silhouette—is designed to tell a story of adventure and homecoming.
Material choices play a significant role in each design, from granite colors like charcoal gray, deep red, or desert sand to bronze finishes like antique or polished. For families requesting color customization, we can add subtle tinted inlays—such as a gentle blue behind carved lettering—to match favorite hues. Hand-carved details, like ivy winding down both panels to reflect a shared love of gardening, or two musical notes engraved to symbolize a lifelong duet, further personalize the monument and create a unique visual narrative.
Beyond aesthetics, our team ensures every design meets cemetery regulations—whether that means adjusting the monument’s base dimensions for a particular plot or coordinating installation logistics with cemetery staff. Ultimately, whether you envision a simple, dignified slab or an ornate bench brimming with symbolism, these examples demonstrate the wide range of creative possibilities for honoring two lives with a single, enduring double headstone.
Let Us Help You Honor Their Love
Contact us today to start designing a custom double headstone that reflects their shared legacy. We’ll create a free mockup in less than 24 hours and handle delivery at your chosen cemetery.