What is the Texas State Cemetery?

A state-run cemetery in Austin for notable Texans, with its own eligibility rules.

Where can veterans be buried near Austin?

The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, among others.

Do you deliver to Austin?

Yes, door-to-door under DAP terms.

Headstones in Austin & Central Texas | Monuments

Austin's historic Oakwood Cemetery and the Texas State Cemetery sit alongside memorial parks serving the city's fast-growing suburbs. Veterans may be buried at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

Live music and tech

Guitars, music notes and creative, modern designs suit many Austin families. See headstone ideas for a musician and modern headstone designs.

Heat, sun and storms

Strong sun, heat and humidity favour polished granite, which holds its colour and resists staining; painted details may need touching up over time. In storm country, make sure the monument is properly pinned or set to the cemetery's specification. See granite for hot, sunny climates.

Hill Country families

Ranch, wildflower and live-oak scenes are popular in the Hill Country. See farm scene headstones.

Cemetery rules

In the United States, cemeteries are regulated state by state, and every cemetery — municipal, religious, nonprofit or private — sets its own rules on memorial sizes, materials, foundations and installation. Before you order:

Ask the cemetery for its rules and fee schedule in writing (foundation, setting and any permit fees).
Confirm who installs — cemetery staff or an approved monument company.
Submit the design for approval before production.

Our cemetery headstone rules guide has a full checklist, and headstone setting fees explained covers the extra costs.

Veterans

Eligible veterans can receive a government headstone, marker or medallion, and families can also choose a private granite monument that includes service details. See veteran headstones and VA rules, the VA medallion and military inscriptions.

Factory-direct to Austin

Marwaa Memorials manufactures in our own factory and delivers door-to-door across the USA under DAP terms, with freight, customs and duties included in the quote. Plan the design in our Design Studio, request a quote, or call our US team via the contact page. Read how DAP delivery works.

Local pages: our Texas headstone guide. See also our San Antonio and Dallas–Fort Worth guides.