Black Granite Single Flat Headstone

A premium-presentation single flat headstone in Absolute Black granite, produced with a polished top face and decorative edge profile options, supplied wholesale to US monument dealers who need a more formally finished flat memorial product alongside standard flush marker stock.

The Black Granite Single Flat Headstone is positioned one tier above the standard flush grave marker in our flat memorial range: it is still a low-profile, ground-level memorial, but it is produced with closer attention to edge profile and surface presentation, giving dealers a product they can retail at a modest premium over basic flush marker pricing without moving up to a slant or bevel format. The difference matters in a showroom display where families are comparing options at a similar price point.

Absolute Black granite in a single flat headstone format is particularly effective for engraving quality. The deep, even black surface of our Khammam quarry stock holds both sandblast lettering and laser-etched portrait work with strong, consistent contrast that remains clearly readable at a ground-level viewing angle, which is the practical test a flat headstone inscription has to pass at a real cemetery visit. Dealers who sell portrait-etched flat headstones to families consistently report better engraving satisfaction on dense Absolute Black than on softer or more variable dark stones sourced from other origins.

Production of this product in higher-edge-profile specifications, particularly the bullnose and ogee edge options, requires more polishing attention along the curved edge faces than a standard eased-edge marker. Our fabrication team applies this as part of the production run rather than as a separate custom step, which keeps lead times comparable to standard flat marker production while delivering a noticeably more finished appearance on the finished piece. For dealers who want to understand the options more clearly, download our product catalog which includes edge profile visual references for each available finish.

For dealers who need the same black granite in a higher-volume, more economical flush specification for Veterans sections or perpetual-care cemeteries, see our Black Flat Grave Marker. For a premium color alternative in the same single flat headstone format, see our Blue Pearl Granite Single Flat Headstone.

Who Orders This Product:

Monument dealers who want to offer families a visible quality step-up within the flat headstone category without moving to a more expensive bevel or slant format. Funeral homes offer direct memorial sales to cremation families who prefer a low-profile flat memorial. Cemetery contractors supplying flat headstones to sections where a standard eased-edge flush marker is not the required specification.

Shipping & Delivery Information

Order Processing

Once your order is confirmed and approved, production is scheduled immediately. Processing time depends on the order specifications, quantity, and any custom manufacturing requirements. Our team will provide a production schedule and estimated dispatch date before manufacturing begins.

Production & Delivery Lead Time

• Standard Production: 6–10 weeks
• Ocean Freight to USA & Canada: Approximately 8–10 weeks

Delivery times may vary depending on order size, destination, customs clearance, and shipping schedules. Contact our team for an estimated delivery timeline based on your location.

Shipping Options

• Full Container Load (FCL) shipments
• Less than Container Load (LCL) shipments for smaller wholesale orders
• Direct factory-to-port shipping
• Door-to-door delivery can be arranged through our logistics partners upon request.

Delivery Methods

• Container shipping via major international ports
  Inland trucking arranged by your freight forwarder or our logistics partners
• Warehouse delivery for distributors and monument dealers
  Collection from destination port can also be arranged by your nominated carrier

Export Documentation

Every shipment includes all required export documentation, including:

• Commercial Invoice
• Packing List
• Bill of Lading
• Certificate of Origin
• Other documents required for customs clearance (where applicable)

Shipping Charges

Shipping costs depend on the order volume, destination, container type (FCL/LCL), and preferred delivery terms (FOB, CIF, or other Incoterms). Contact our sales team for a tailored freight quotation based on your order requirements.