Headstone Ideas for an Architect

An architect's memorial can be designed with the same care they gave every building.

Symbol ideas

• Drafting compass and square
• Blueprint-style line drawing
• Skyline
• Column — classical architecture
• A floor plan of their home

Etched scene ideas

• A building they designed
• Their home's elevation drawing
• A city skyline at dusk

See custom etched scenes.

Personal touches

• "Architect" or professional designation
• Notable projects on the back
• Their own sketch etched in granite

Epitaph ideas

• He designed a better world
• Built on love
• Every line had a purpose
• Her vision stands
• Form, function, forever

Design tips

• Clean geometric shapes and minimal text suit architects — see minimalist design.
• Line drawings etch crisply on black granite.
• See modern designs.

Designing it themselves

Some architects sketch their own memorial before they die. If a design exists:

• Check it against cemetery rules — size, shape and materials.
• Ask a manufacturer to review feasibility — thin cantilevers or unusual joins may need changes.
• Keep their original drawing with the family records, or etch it on the back.

If no design exists, a colleague or former student can help interpret their style.

Key Takeaways

• Their own drawings make powerful etchings.
• Clean, modern forms suit the profession.
• Projects can be listed on the back.

Next Step

Try these ideas in the Design Studio or request a quote.