How to Save Money on Tombstones？

You can get a better deal when buying tombstones by shopping ahead or making a prepaid plan. You might go and buy a tombstone so your family doesn't have to deal with too much stress after you die.

A tombstone doesn't have to cost a fortune. There are several ways to save money when buying tombstones.

A noteworthy situation: If you want to buy a tombstone for a veteran, you can get one for free. Visit the Veterans Administration's National Cemetery Service to learn how to do this.

1. Plan ahead: You can get a better deal on tombstone purchases by shopping ahead or making a prepaid plan. You might buy a tombstone so your family doesn't have to deal with too much stress after you die. Or you and your family pick out the tombstones and arrange all the stones ahead of time. Either way, you can choose a tombstone design that's right for you, from a business that has a reasonable price. You can even carve some out ahead of time.

Planning out these details ahead of time will allow you to do price shopping without rushing. When you're grieving for a loved one, you may not have the time, energy, or desire to buy the best things for the real price. Shopping ahead will also allow you to buy gems from stores that are not necessarily near you, but make sure you factor in shipping costs. Also, you don't always have to buy headstones from funeral homes, you can find plenty of affordable ones online.

2. Minimalist Design: If you like minimalist headstone designs, you can save a lot of money. An upright tombstone requires more finishing work, higher shipping costs, and even a full concrete foundation to keep it upright. On the other hand, a small flat or sloping headstone may cost the least and look just as beautiful. Consider some relatively low-cost trim, such as bronze or aluminum plaques.

3. Work with your partner or family member

If you want something a little more refined than a simple flat tombstone, consider working with your partner or family member. The cost of purchasing a burial headstone is sometimes lower than the cost of purchasing and placing two separate headstones. Also, you can invest in a family tombstone or monument. With a more refined home stone, you can place the smallest flat headstone for everyone and still enjoy a sophisticated upright headstone. This approach also has the benefit of getting everyone involved, which can lower the average tombstone cost per person. Plus, a family memorial and cemetery will serve your family for generations to come.

4. Start planning early: No matter what kind of tombstone you want, start planning early. This way you can find the best deal without putting unnecessary stress on you or your family.

Post-planning tip: If you're the executor of a deceased lover, there's more to think about than just tombstones. Dealing with their unfinished business can be overwhelming if there is no way to organize your process. We have a post-bereavement checklist that can help you make sure your loved one's family, possessions, and other affairs are properly handled.