The main difference between a full single monument and a lawn headstone (also called a lawn monument or lawn memorial) is how much of the grave the stone covers. A full single monument covers the whole length of one burial plot with an upright headstone, a base, stone kerbing along both sides, and [...]
Most single monument and headstone wording has five parts: a short opening line (such as "In Loving Memory of"), your loved one's full name, their dates of birth and passing, their family relationships, and a short closing epitaph or cultural tribute. Once you've chosen the wording, the most important step is checking every name, date, [...]
A double monument and a double-depth grave are two different things. A double monument is a wide stone memorial built across two side-by-side burial plots. A double-depth grave is one plot dug deeper so two burials can be placed one above the other. One term describes the stone on the surface; the other describes how [...]
Choosing a monument for a loved one is an important and deeply personal decision. A well-designed memorial should honour their life, reflect their personality and provide a place for family and friends to remember them. With many materials, styles and customisation options available, it helps to consider a few key factors before making your final [...]
One of the first questions families ask when arranging a memorial is: what will it cost? It’s a practical question, and it deserves a straightforward answer. At John Stonemart Memorials, we believe pricing should be transparent from the very first conversation — not something revealed only after a family has already committed emotionally to a [...]
For over 30 years, John Stonemart Memorials has helped families across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth create lasting tributes to their loved ones — handcrafted with care, using premium granite and marble.