Flat Tombstones

Above you will find flat tombstone models included in Edurus’ standard range. The product images serve as design inspiration, and you are free to choose from Edurus’ selection of colours, typefaces, and motifs to create a stone with a personal expression. If you do not find a model that suits your needs, we can instead help you create a custom design.

Model Based on the Burial Plot

A flat tombstone is an attractive complement to a family grave with space for both upright and flat stones and is commonly used for urn graves. At many cemeteries, there are guidelines governing how a burial plot may be decorated. When selecting a burial plot, you will receive information about any regulations that apply to the installation of a tombstone. These may concern specific dimensions or other requirements related to the stone’s appearance and accessories. Please inform us of any such regulations, and we will help adapt the stone to meet the cemetery’s requirements.

If you do not find a flat tombstone in our range that meets your wishes, we can design a custom-made stone entirely according to your preferences.

Good to Keep in Mind

A flat tombstone is more exposed to weather conditions than an upright stone and may be covered by snow during winter. For this reason, it is important to remember that the stone benefits from a certain level of maintenance. Moss and vegetation more easily take hold on rough surfaces, which is why a polished stone is preferable if regular cleaning and possible restoration are not an option. A smooth tombstone is easy to wipe clean and simplifies maintenance.

Painted surfaces in lettering and decoration become more fragile over time and may need to be touched up. Raised or deeply sandblasted lettering without added colour is therefore a durable and long-term option for a flat tombstone.

Advantages of a Flat Tombstone

  • A flat tombstone is generally smaller and therefore better suited to a smaller burial plot.
  • A flat tombstone is usually less expensive than an upright tombstone and has lower installation costs, as it is easier to handle.
  • Over time, a flat tombstone is less affected in terms of positioning and installation. It may sink slightly, whereas the foundation of an upright tombstone is often more affected.

Disadvantages of a Flat Tombstone

  • A flat tombstone with painted lettering and decoration is subject to greater wear and therefore requires more maintenance. We do not recommend gilded lettering or decoration on a flat tombstone, as the risk of abrasion is high. If gilded finishes are chosen for a flat stone, Edurus’ warranty for the durability of the lettering does not apply.
  • A flat tombstone is less visible from a distance and may, for example, be covered by snow.
  • As a flat tombstone is usually smaller, there is limited space for text.

Delivery and Installation

The delivery time calculated from the start of production is the same for flat and upright stones. Installation takes place within 6-8 weeks from the start of production if you choose a stone in the same design as our catalogue range. A custom-made or specially designed stone is installed within 12–16 weeks from the day you receive your order confirmation and production has begun.

To ensure a smooth installation without delays, it is important that we receive information about the burial plot, especially if there are existing stones on the grave that our installers need to take into account. A flat tombstone is usually placed a few centimetres below ground level and may be installed with a slight slope to facilitate water drainage.

What Determines the Price of Your Tombstone?

First and foremost, the model of stone you choose affects the price of the tombstone. Optional features and accessories may also influence the cost. In our quotations, you will always see the total price, including delivery and installation.