Thread: actual tombstone measurements?

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I can't seem to find actual tombstone measurements. Is there a site out there that has this?

Last weekend i went to my local graveyard to snap some picture of local tombstones. Most of the ones i took pictures of were from the late 1800's to the early 1900's. A lot of them had the same design/shape (your typical upside down "U" shape). The measured anywhere from 24-32" tall, 20-24" wide and between 3-5" thick (mostly 3"). Also another thing i learned was that the tombstones that face the sun had a whitewashed look to them while the backs of the tombstones were dark grey/black. So if you are trying to go with a true to life type tombstone it might be something you'll want to keep in mind. Also the lettering on these tombstones was hard if not impossible to read. I should post the pictures i took but i'm so busy with other stuff i doubt i'll get a chance.

I hope this helps a little.

Thanks!...Gives me some ideas. I guess I will have to get my lazy butt down to a cemetery sometime.