Headstones in Phoenix & the Valley of the Sun

Phoenix and the Valley of the Sun — Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler and Glendale — combine long-time Arizona families, Hispanic and Native communities and many retirees and snowbirds. Veterans may be buried at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.

Desert sun

Intense UV and heat favour polished granite, which keeps its colour; painted or colour-filled details may need touching up. Black granite gets hot to the touch in summer, while grey stays cooler. See granite for hot, sunny climates.

Lawn and desert cemeteries

Many Valley cemeteries use flat markers in irrigated lawns; others allow uprights. Confirm the rules for your section.

Snowbirds

Many winter residents are buried back home in the Midwest or Canada. We deliver across the US and Canada.

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 Phoenix

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 Arizona headstone guide.