Headstones in Dallas–Fort Worth: The Metroplex Guide

The Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex has historic city cemeteries, large memorial parks and Dallas–Fort Worth National Cemetery. Its fast-growing suburbs are home to Mexican American, Indian, Vietnamese, Korean, Nigerian and many other families.

Heat and hail

North Texas brings intense summer heat and spring hailstorms. Polished granite holds up well; avoid fragile ornaments that hail could chip.

Memorial parks

Many cemeteries use flat markers in most sections and allow uprights only in designated areas. Check your section first. See flat vs upright 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 Dallas–Fort Worth

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 Austin and Houston guides.