noun
definition
A gravestone, a grave marker: a monument traditionally made of stone placed at the head of a grave.
definition
The cornerstone or principal stone of a building.
Examples of headstones in a Sentence
He frowned as he read the headstones.
Our natural burial grounds do not have traditional headstones, instead graves can be planted with a tree to create a natural memorial.
A row of 18th century headstones survive against a wall to the west of the church.
Many of the 750 white headstones in the cemetery are unmarked.
The small neat headstones are of bronze plaques mounted on small white sloping concrete blocks each bearing the regimental insignia of the deceased.
The wide graveyard has been cleared of headstones, I am afraid, to make a rather scrubby and unattractive park.
Plots have a hungry look, headstones are tilted, scoured by dry wind.
The site sells pet headstones and Urns, but they also have a wonderful selection of Christmas ornaments that are sure to please.
Free designs for headstones can help you to choose the perfect memorial for a loved one without spending a lot of money.
Headstones have long been used as physical memorials to a loved ones.
Many monument companies supplying headstones will help to walk people through the different steps of designing a headstone or choosing from free designs for headstones.
Religious symbols and emblems - Religious symbols and emblems can be incorporated into headstones.
Personalization - Many people like to give headstones a personal touch.
After searching the website, you can ask a global volunteer to perform a Random Act of Genealogical Kindness to take photos of headstones or research records in the area they have volunteered to work.
To make this project even more unusual, use the names of your family and friends on the headstones along with witty epitaphs.