Headstones in Pittsburgh & Allegheny County, PA

Pittsburgh's cemeteries climb the hills above its rivers — from historic Allegheny Cemetery and Homewood Cemetery to Catholic, Orthodox, Jewish and neighbourhood cemeteries across Allegheny County. Veterans can also be buried at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Bridgeville.

Hillside cemeteries

Steep sections affect foundations, delivery and installation. Ask the cemetery about access for trucks and equipment, and follow its foundation specification so the stone stays level on a slope. See how a headstone is attached to its base.

Steel-town heritage

Pittsburgh's Polish, Slovak, Croatian, Ukrainian, Italian and Irish families brought rich memorial traditions: Orthodox and Byzantine crosses, photo portraits and inscriptions in heritage languages. See Polish inscriptions, Orthodox crosses and Irish blessings.

Weather

Western Pennsylvania winters bring snow and frequent freeze-thaw. Dense, polished granite with deep lettering lasts best.

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 or marker, and families can also choose a private granite monument that includes service details. See veteran headstones and VA rules and military inscriptions.

Factory-direct to Pittsburgh

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: Allegheny County, our Pennsylvania headstone guide. See also our Erie, PA and Cleveland guides.

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