A headstone, tombstone, or gravestone is a marker, usually stone, that is placed over a grave. In most cases they have the deceased's name, date of birth, and date of death inscribed on them, along with a personal message, or prayer.

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• 1 Use
• 2 Materials
  • 2.1 Stone
  • 2.2 Metal, wood and plants
• 3 Inscriptions
• 4 Form and decoration
• 5 Safety
• 6 Gallery
• 7 See also
• 8 External links
• 9 References

Noun

A tombstone in Camp Butler National Cemetery

tombstone (plural tombstones)

1. A headstone marking the person's grave.
   • 1922, Virginia Woolf, Jacob's Room Chapter 2

     True, there's no harm in crying for one's husband, and the tombstone, though plain, was a solid piece of work, and on summer's days when the widow brought her boys to stand there one felt kindly towards her.

2. (mathematics) The symbol "∎" marking the end of a proof.

Synonyms

• headstone, gravestone
• (mathematics) halmos

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• Everest Columbarium Systems
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  Provider of wall and free standing niche memorials for churches and cemeteries. Assistance and planning provided.
• Wm. V. Sipple and Son Monuments
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  Family company producing monuments, markers, and other memorials. Descriptions of different granites, products and services, specials, and locations available.
• Granite Marble & More Inc.
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  Wholesale suppliers for granite monuments, headstones, markers, benches, urns, vases and other custom made granite products.