Headstones in Raleigh, Durham & the Triangle

The Triangle — Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and Cary — combines historic cemeteries such as Raleigh's Oakwood Cemetery with newer memorial parks serving fast-growing suburbs. Veterans may be buried at Raleigh National Cemetery.

University and research families

Many Triangle families came for universities, hospitals and research. Books, lamps, molecules and diplomas are popular designs. See headstone ideas for a professor and a scientist.

Many languages

South Asian, Chinese, Korean and Hispanic families often choose bilingual inscriptions. See multilingual inscriptions.

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.

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 the Triangle

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 North Carolina headstone guide. See also our Charlotte guide.