Frequently specified top profiles
- Serpentine top
- A flowing asymmetrical curve that rises and falls across the die. It is one of the most familiar traditional monument profiles.
- Flat top
- A straight horizontal top that creates a simple, formal outline and preserves a broad rectangular inscription field.
- Oval top
- A smooth centered arch formed as part of a circle, often used for traditional single and companion monuments.
- Gable top
- Two sloping planes meet at a centered peak, producing a roof-like silhouette.
- Gothic top
- Curves rise toward a sharper centered point for a taller, architectural appearance.
- Offset roof top
- An angular roof profile with the high point moved away from the center, creating a more directional design.
- Half-serpentine top
- A simplified curved profile that usually rises on one side and transitions toward a lower opposite shoulder.
- Custom contour
- A shape developed from an approved drawing, including hearts, books, crosses and other memorial-specific outlines.
What dealers should confirm
Before pricing or production, connect the shape to the full monument specification.
- Overall dimensions
- Specify die width, height and thickness as well as base dimensions; a reference image alone is not a fabrication specification.
- Inscription area
- Curves and shoulders reduce usable panel space, especially when portraits, emblems or long family names are included.
- Finish schedule
- Identify which faces, top surfaces and ends are polished, steeled, sawn or rock pitched.
- Cemetery requirements
- Verify permitted height, width, base projection, foundation and section restrictions before final approval.