Headstones in Baltimore & Central Maryland: Green Mount and Historic Cemeteries

Baltimore's Green Mount Cemetery is one of America's notable early garden cemeteries, and Baltimore National Cemetery and Loudon Park National Cemetery serve veterans. Across the city and Baltimore County, African American, Catholic, Jewish, Polish, Greek, Italian and Korean families each bring their own traditions.

Historic cemeteries

Older cemeteries may have rules for new monuments in historic sections. Ask before you design. See matching a new headstone.

Many traditions

See Greek Orthodox traditions, Korean traditions and the Jewish unveiling guide.

Weather

Maryland's humid summers and winter freeze-thaw call for polished granite with deep lettering.

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 Baltimore

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 Maryland headstone guide. See also our Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia guides.