Black Granite Upright Weeping Angel Headstone

A black granite weeping angel headstone in a full upright format, combining a mourning figure posture with a standing memorial structure, supplied wholesale from our Sangareddy facility to US monument dealers.

The upright weeping angel differs from the standard weeping angel design in its structural form: where the classic weeping angel has the figure in a prostrate or deeply bowed posture that dominates the visual composition, the upright weeping angel positions the figure standing, head bowed and wings partially lowered, which gives it both the emotional register of a mourning design and the formal visual proportion of a standard upright memorial. This format is frequently preferred by families in cemeteries where larger sculptural footprints are restricted but who still want a figure with clear emotional presence.

For dealers, this is the weeping angel design that fits more naturally alongside standard upright headstone inventory in a showroom layout, since its profile and scale are closer to a standard single or companion upright than to the larger full prostrate weeping angel designs. It works well as a mid-price premium option between a standard black upright headstone and a full-format weeping angel memorial.

The carving detail on the standing angel covers the standard sculptural elements: wing feather structure, downward-inclined head posture, and garment drapery. The polished black tablet section is prepared to a standard engraving-ready finish, consistent with all other black granite products in our angel range.

For dealers wanting to offer the more dramatic prostrate weeping angel version alongside this upright format, see our Black Granite Weeping Angel Headstone, which gives customers a direct comparison of two mourning angel postures in the same stone color.

The Meaning Behind This Design

A standing weeping angel occupies a visual middle ground between formal guardianship and overt grief, which is why it is often chosen when a family wants a memorial that acknowledges loss without the visual weight of a fully prostrate mourning figure. In many US cemeteries, it reads as both emotionally resonant and visually dignified in a way that the more dramatic full weeping angel design may not in all contexts.

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.