What Size Headstone for a Cremation Plot?
Typical headstone and marker sizes for cremation plots and urn gardens — small uprights, flat markers and bevels — and why cemetery section rules decide.
Cremation plots are smaller than full burial plots, so memorials are usually smaller too. The cemetery's section rules set the limits.
Typical sizes
| Memorial | Typical size |
|---|---|
| Flat marker | 12" × 8" to 24" × 12" |
| Bevel marker | 20" × 10" × 6" |
| Small upright | 20"–24" wide on a 28"–36" base |
| Companion flat marker | 24" × 12" |
Many urn gardens allow only flat markers, so the lawn can be mowed easily.
Check before ordering
- Maximum length, width and height for the section
- Whether uprights are allowed at all
- Foundation requirements
- Whether one marker can name two people
Cremation memorial alternatives
- Cremation benches with space for urns
- Columbarium niches — see niche plaques
- Adding a name to a family grave — see ashes in an existing grave
Read more in our cremation headstones guide.
Key Takeaways
- Cremation plots usually take flat markers, bevels or small uprights.
- Section rules decide the maximum size.
- Benches, niches and family graves are alternatives.
Next Step
Pick a flat or bevel marker size in the Design Studio.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is a headstone for a cremation plot?
Flat markers of around 12 × 8 to 24 × 12 inches are common; some sections allow small uprights about 20–24 inches wide.
Can you put an upright headstone on a cremation plot?
Some cemeteries allow small uprights; many urn gardens allow only flat markers.
Can one marker name two people in a cremation plot?
Often yes, if the plot holds two urns. Check with the cemetery.
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