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About Wholesale Upright Granite Headstones
The most common memorial product specified in the USA's cemetery markets is the upright headstone. They are made of two pieces: a vertical tablet (also known as the die) with the inscription, name and artwork, and a base that holds the tablet in place, protects it from damage by mowing equipment and provides structural support. Some installations also come with a subsurface foundation slab, which is either poured in concrete on site or is a matching granite piece.
By far, the most common memorial type in traditional, veteran and denominational cemeteries in the United States is the upright headstone, which is the largest category of memorial products produced by most monument dealers. One of the best ways to maximize per unit margins while keeping the product quality your retail customers demand is to obtain them at competitive wholesale prices directly from the manufacturer that makes them.
Stone Discover manufactures upright headstones to the dimensional specifications most commonly required by US cemetery sections. Our production team has extensive experience supplying buyers from all over North America, and our quality control is designed to provide dimensional accuracy, panel finish consistency and panel preparation for engraving with each order.
Standard Upright Headstone Sizes for US Cemeteries
All cemeteries in the USA do not have a national size standard, but most sections have maximum size limits within a fairly well-defined range. It is crucial that Monument dealers always verify the written regulations for a particular section of the cemetery before ordering a monument. The dimensions listed below are those most often accepted in the U.S. markets and are the sizes in which Stone Discover produces.
Single Upright Headstone Standard Sizes
| Tablet (W × D × H) | Base (L × W × H) |
|---|---|
| 24" × 6" × 18" | 34" × 12" × 6" |
| 24" × 6" × 20" | 34" × 12" × 6" |
| 28" × 6" × 20" | 38" × 12" × 6" |
| 30" × 8" × 24" | 42" × 14" × 6" |
| 36" × 8" × 26" | 48" × 14" × 8" |
Companion Upright Headstone Standard Sizes
| Tablet (W × D × H) | Base (L × W × H) |
|---|---|
| 36" × 8" × 24" | 48" × 14" × 6" |
| 42" × 8" × 26" | 54" × 14" × 8" |
| 42" × 10" × 26" | 54" × 14" × 8" |
| 48" × 10" × 28" | 60" × 14" × 8" |
Dealers who have found that certain sections of the cemetery have special requirements or that there is a market demand for non-standard size sections can have custom dimensions. Discuss your requirements with our team to get production feasibility and pricing.
A note on foundations: Stone Discover includes tablet and base as an exact fit set. The below-grade concrete or granite base (also known as a “foundation slab”) that anchors the monument may be provided when requested or picked up from local supply by your installed monument contractor depending on the cemetery regulations. Most U.S. cemeteries will have a 4-inch concrete base around the monument to a depth of 24-30 inches, depending on the section.
Product Specification Overview
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Upright Granite Headstones |
| Material | Premium Indian Granite, Quarry-Sourced from Telangana, Tamilnadu, Karnatka, Rajathan (India) |
| Available Styles | Single Upright, Companion (Double) Upright, Heart, Round, Ogee, Custom Shapes |
| Surface Finishes | Polished, Honed, Flamed, Brushed, Sandblasted, Sculptured |
| Edge Profiles | Eased, Beveled, Bullnose, Ogee, Cove, DuPont |
| Top Profiles | Flat Top, Serpentine, Arched, Oval, Ogee, Checked Shoulder, Custom |
| Engraving Options | Blank (Ready for Local Engraving), Sandblast Engraved, Laser Etched, Custom Artwork |
| Construction | 3-Part System: Tablet, Base, Foundation (Foundation on Request) |
| Granite Colors | 30+ Colors Available |
| MOQ | 10 Pieces Per Design |
| Container Capacity | Approx. 180 to 220 Single Upright Sets per 40ft Container |
| Lead Time | 8 to 10 Weeks to US Port from Order Confirmation |
| Packing | Export-Grade Wooden Crates with Plastic Protective Wrapping Between Pieces |
| Customisation | Custom Sizes, Shapes, Finishes, Inscriptions, and Artwork |
| Quality Certification | ISO 9001 Certified Manufacturing Since 1984 |
| Markets Served | USA, Canada |
Granite Colors Available for Wholesale Upright Headstones
Stone Discover manufactures wholesale upright granite headstones in more than 30 premium granite colors, including the most requested varieties in the North American monument market.
Most Popular Granite Colors for Upright Headstones in the US:
Absolute Black (Jet Black) | Galaxy Black | Impala Black | Steel Grey | Sierra Grey | Viscon White | India Red | Imperial Red | Paradiso | Bahama Blue | Vizag Blue | Blue Pearl | Dakota Mahogany | Kuppam Green | Tropical Green | Indian Aurora | Sapphire Brown | Royal Mahogany
Regional preferences vary across US markets. Black granite upright headstones remain the highest-volume category nationally, with Absolute Black and Galaxy Black consistently in demand. Grey and red granites are popular in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Our sales team can advise on colour combinations that work well in mixed-container orders to maximise inventory turnover.
Blank vs. Pre-Engraved Upright Headstones for Wholesale Buyers
Most wholesale orders of upright headstones from U.S. monument dealers are for blank monuments. Supplying blank stock is the preferred approach for most dealers because it provides inventory flexibility: a single granite design and size can be personalised with different names, inscriptions, artwork, and lettering styles when a retail sale is made, reducing the risk of holding engraved inventory that does not match a specific order.
At Stone Discover all blank upright headstones are completely finished and polished, and the panel surfaces are prepared to a consistent standard so that your local engraver/sand blaster can start work upon receipt.
Stone Discover also provides engraving and laser etching services for partial or complete pre-shipped engraving of stock and offers professional sand blasting engraving services. The factory can produce standard text, dates, religious symbols, military emblems, floral artwork and portrait etchings. Pre-engraved headstones are increasingly requested by dealers operating in markets with limited local engraving infrastructure, or where fast installation turnaround is a competitive requirement.
Specify your engraving preference at the quotation stage. Our team can advise on which approach is most cost-effective for your order volume and business model.
Container Planning and Shipment Logistics
If you're importing directly from India, you should consider one of the biggest factors in your landed cost unit to be planning your containers. Stone Discover's logistics team has many years of export experience to North America in FCL and LCL; on each shipment we work with the buyers to ensure maximum container use.
The number of individual upright headstones and matching bases that can be stacked into a standard 40-foot container varies between 180 and 220 headstones based on the thickness of the tablet, the density of the granite, the size combination and the packaging configuration of the headstones. The increased size of the base and tablet dimensions will decrease the number of units of upright headstones that will fit in the container.
Most experienced dealers prefer to order mixed-containers which are a mixture of sizes, granite colours and monument styles. This works out to a broader mix of products, lower landed cost, and a more even mix of products in dealer inventories.
Stone Discover offers comprehensive container loading plans, packing lists and volume by size breakdowns to help buyers accurately predict what is in stock and how much it will cost before they place an order. Each monument is packed in reinforced export quality wooden crates with protective wrapping between monuments to reduce damage to monuments during export by sea.
MOQ, Wholesale Pricing, Lead Times and Factory-Direct Advantages
For upright granite headstones, the minimum order quantity for Stone Discover's wholesale customers pricing is 10-25 pieces: $400-$600 per piece design. The threshold is deliberately open to dealers testing new products or introducing a colour to their current portfolio, and designed so as to cater to the volume requirements of importers with established products on the market placing full container load orders.
Larger quantities are available at volume rates. The more containers you sell, the lower the per-unit manufacturing cost and freight cost per container, which will improve your margin per container sold. For every order, our team will be able to offer you a range of prices, depending on the order volume, the size mix and the granite colour.
The normal production lead time is 8-10 weeks from order confirmation to shipment from the Indian port. Lead times include production, quality inspection (if needed), engraving (if required) and packing for export. If you have a project-specific deadline, please give us a call at the enquiry phase to see if we can meet your deadline for fast-track production of your order.
Why US Monument Dealers Source Upright Headstones Directly from India
he typical process that monument dealers and cemetery suppliers use in the U.S. to obtain granite headstones wholesale is to obtain them factory-direct from India with upright granite. These are largely due to price, consistency of product quality, and product customisation at the manufacturing level.
India is the largest exporter of granite gravestones in the world. Many of the most commercial colors in the US market, such as Absolute Black, Bahama Blue, and Imperial Red are found in granite quarried in the states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Indian manufacturing plants that supply to the US market are known to maintain internationally recognised manufacturing standards and the best manufacturers have had a long history of supplying to US dealers spanning decades.
Since 1984, Stone Discover has been producing and exporting granite monuments. We source granite from quarries in Khammam and are processed at our Sangareddy unit, ensuring complete raw material procurement and block quality assurance from the initial stage of production.
Stones ordered from Stone Discover come at factory-direct wholesale headstones prices, with a wide range of granite colors and finishes, full customization at the production stage, and a direct line to the manufacturer for every stone quality or specification enquiry.
Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Standards
All the upright headstones produced at Stone Discover's Sangareddy workshop are subjected to a detailed multi-stage quality checking before packing and shipment. Inspection checkpoints include granite block colour and uniformity, dimensioning against granite production specification, surface finish and polish uniformity, engraving panel preparation quality and packaging integrity.
Stone Discover has always been certified under ISO 9001 and our quality management system is organized to produce the same output on a large-scale production. Consistency throughout each shipment of containerized monuments is as critical as the quality of each individual monument for US dealers who receive shipments from containers.
Our packing staff uses export packing wooden crates and between each monument piece, we place protective wrapping to avoid surface damages during ocean freight. Load plans are drawn up for every container to ensure a safe delivery from our premises to the intended US port of destination.
Looking for wholesale granite upright headstones for graves without compromising on quality? Our manufacturing base in India ensures top-tier Indian granite at affordable rates, with full customization and bulk shipping support. Mail: info@stonediscover.com and Call us at +1 858 293 5368, message us on WhatsApp at +91 966 758 4700 .
Why Partner With Stone Discover?
No middlemen. No markups. Just direct supply from our own facilities in India.
We own and operate our full production chain — from granite sourcing at Khammam quarry in Telangana to manufacturing at our Sangareddy factory. This means:
- Competitive wholesale & B2B export pricing on every order
- Consistent supply with no third-party dependency
- Flexible production for both standard and custom designs
- Export-ready packaging for seamless US import
Since 1984, we have been exporting premium granite memorials to dealers, cemeteries, and monument retailers across the USA and 70+ countries worldwide.
Every piece that ships from our facility is built to last — outdoors, for decades.
Our memorials are crafted from premium Indian granite, quarry-sourced directly from Telangana and processed at our Sangareddy plant. Each product goes through a strict multi-stage quality check covering:
- Surface finishing and polish consistency
- Dimensional accuracy to US cemetery specifications
- Structural integrity for all-weather outdoor durability
- Engraving-ready panel preparation
When your customers receive a Stone Discover product, it reflects the standard your business stands for.
Your customers have unique needs. We make sure you can meet every one of them.
We support full customisation across our entire product range, including:
- Upright Headstones
- Flat Markers
- Slant Markers
- Bevel Markers
- Angel Headstones
- Memorial Benches
- Full Length Kerb Sets
- Ledger Grave Markers
- Columbarium
All designs are engraving-ready, and we accept custom shapes, sizes, granite colours, and sculpted details, whether it's a single bespoke piece or a large bulk order.
From our production floor in Sangareddy to your warehouse — reliable, trackable, and hassle-free.
Stone Discover exports granite memorials directly to the USA with full logistics support:
- Export-ready crating and packaging
- Proper freight coordination (sea & air)
- Hassle-free customs documentation handling
- Bulk order dispatch with flexible lead times
- Dedicated export support team for US buyers
Whether you are a monument dealer, cemetery supplier, or wholesale distributor — our export network is built to keep your business moving.
Partner with a Trusted Granite Monuments Exporter
Whether you are sourcing in bulk or expanding your memorial range, Stone Discover supports your business with reliable granite headstones supply, consistent quality, and export expertise. We work closely with memorial dealers and retailers worldwide to ensure long-term supply partnerships built on trust and performance.
Pillars of Strength
Whether you’re a high-volume buyer or expanding your product line, our team is here to support your growth. We understand the B2B dynamics of the memorial industry and deliver not just products—but trust, consistency, and partnership.
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Frequently Asked Questions
There is no single national standard, as each cemetery sets its own size regulations by section. The most commonly accepted single upright sizes in US markets are tablets in the range of 24 to 36 inches wide, 18 to 26 inches tall, and 6 to 8 inches thick, with matching bases. Companion uprights are typically 36 to 48 inches wide. Always confirm the written requirements for the specific cemetery section before placing an order.
Our minimum order quantity is 10 pieces per design. Mixed-size and mixed-colour container orders are available and are the most common approach for dealers who want to maintain a balanced product range.
We supply both. The majority of wholesale orders are for blank, polished monuments ready for local engraving. We also offer sandblast engraving and laser etching services at the factory for dealers who require pre-engraved products. Specify your preference at the quotation stage.
We manufacture more than 30 granite colors. The most frequently ordered colors for the US market are Absolute Black, Galaxy Black, Impala Black, Steel Grey, Sierra Grey, Viscon White, India Red, Imperial Red, Bahama Blue, and Dakota Mahogany. Other colours are available on request.
Standard lead time is 8 to 10 weeks from order confirmation to shipment from the Indian port. For project-specific timelines, contact us at the enquiry stage.
A standard 40-foot container can typically hold 180 to 220 single upright headstones with matching bases, depending on the size and thickness combination. Our logistics team provides a detailed loading plan with every container quote.
Yes. Custom sizes, top profiles, edge finishes, and shapes are available. Provide your specifications at the enquiry stage and our production team will confirm feasibility and pricing.
Stone Discover supplies the tablet and base as a matched set. Foundation slabs can be provided on request or sourced locally by your installation contractor. Most US cemeteries require a concrete foundation extending 4 inches beyond the monument on each side and poured to a depth of 24 to 30 inches, though individual cemetery regulations vary.
No. We export to the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, and other international markets. Our export team has experience navigating the documentation, customs, and logistics requirements of all major destination markets.