Southern Tier · New York
Headstones & Granite Monuments in Delaware County, New York
Delaware County, with its county seat in Delhi, is home to 43,938 people across 1,443 square miles (2020 census). Delaware County is the largest by area of the four Catskill Park counties and contains major New York City reservoirs; its cemeteries are often on rural hillsides.
Cemeteries in Delaware County
Most cemeteries in Delaware County are town, village, church or association cemeteries, some run by volunteers. Find out who approves monuments, ask for any written rules on size and style, and confirm who pours foundations — if nothing is written down, request written approval of your design before production.
Whichever cemetery you're working with, our cemetery headstone rules guide lists the questions to ask before ordering. We size and draw every design to your cemetery's written regulations.
Climate and durability in Delaware County
Catskill Park county
Mountain cemeteries in the Catskills often sit on slopes, with colder winters than the Hudson Valley floor. Foundations may need leveling or stepping, and access can be limited during spring thaw.
When headstones are installed
Spring-to-autumn setting season
Most cemeteries in Delaware County stop setting monuments when the ground freezes and resume in spring. Custom granite takes several weeks to produce and deliver, so a late-autumn or winter order is usually ready for the first installations of the season. If the burial was recent, many cemeteries also want the ground to settle first — see how long to wait after burial.
Delivering to Delaware County
Marwaa Memorials manufactures every monument in our own factory and delivers door-to-door under DAP terms — we handle freight, US customs clearance and duties, so the price you approve is the price delivered to Delhi, Walton, Sidney, Margaretville or anywhere else in Delaware County. Read how DAP delivery works.
For a deeper look at the whole region — traditions, cemetery types and climate — read our Southern Tier headstone guide.
Neighbouring counties
Including counties across rivers, lakes and state lines, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Delaware County headstone FAQ
Do you deliver headstones to Delaware County?
Yes. We deliver granite headstones and monuments door-to-door anywhere in Delaware County, including Delhi, Walton, Sidney, under DAP terms — freight, US customs clearance and duties are included in the quoted price.
When are headstones installed in Delaware County?
Most cemeteries in Delaware County stop setting monuments when the ground freezes and resume in spring. Custom granite takes several weeks to produce and deliver, so a late-autumn or winter order is usually ready for the first installations of the season.
Can I buy a headstone from a manufacturer instead of the cemetery in Delaware County?
Yes. In New York, families usually buy the monument from an independent dealer or manufacturer rather than the cemetery. It must meet the cemetery's written rules, and the cemetery may charge foundation and setting fees.
Can you match an existing family headstone in a Delaware County cemetery?
Often closely. Send clear daylight photos and measurements of the existing stone; grey granite is the most common match in older sections, and a final date can usually be engraved on site.
Who installs the headstone in Delaware County?
Usually the cemetery itself or a setter it approves, on a concrete foundation poured to the cemetery's specification. We coordinate delivery timing with them.