Full monument and installed headstone prices in Australia

A full monument is the memorial families picture when they think of a cemetery: a headstone on a base, often with kerbing around the grave, a ledger or desk over it, flower vases and sometimes a statue. Because every part is made to order, most suppliers will only give a price after a visit. We work differently. The supply prices below come from our online designer, and the installed package prices are the fixed prices we charge in Perth.

Installed headstone packages in Perth

For the Metropolitan Cemeteries Board cemeteries in Perth, Karrakatta, Fremantle, Pinnaroo Valley, Rockingham, Midland and Guildford, we offer three fixed price packages for a laser etched black granite headstone with a matching base, installed.

Package	Headstone	Base	Installed price
Package 1	850 x 850 mm	1220 x 300 x 150 mm	$7,661
Package 2	760 x 760 mm	1050 mm base	$6,871
Package 3	650 x 650 mm	1050 mm base	$5,911

Each package includes the $381 MCB application fee, two flower pots, two laser etched images, a proof with two rounds of changes, and installation by an approved mason on the existing concrete beam. A surname, verse or grave number on the base adds $200 and each extra image adds $100. Crane access to the grave is required and footings are extra where the beam is missing. Allow 12 to 18 weeks, with a 50 percent deposit and a 12 month payment plan available. Full details are on our Karrakatta and Fremantle pages.

Headstone supply prices, Australia wide

Outside Perth we supply the headstone and ship it to you or to your cemetery’s approved mason. These prices include delivery to mainland Australia and are the same figures you see in the designer.

Size	Price, delivery included
Small, 650mm x 650mm	from $3,232
Medium, 760mm x 760mm	from $4,325
Large, 850mm x 850mm	from $5,220
Extra large, 900mm x 900mm	from $5,717

A matching granite base typically adds around $850 depending on size, and the designer prices it with the headstone. Our headstone price guide has the full tables for plaques, headstones and options.

What a full monument adds

Kerbing

Granite kerbs frame the grave and hold gravel, plants or a ledger. Kerbing adds a significant amount of stone and installation time, and it is the most common step up from a headstone and base.

Ledger or desk

A ledger is a full slab over the grave and a desk is a smaller sloping stone in front of the headstone. Both give more room for inscriptions and images, and both need a sound foundation, which the cemetery will specify.

Vases, statues and lights

Flower vases are included in our packages. Bronze or granite statues, ceramic photos, solar lights and QR code tributes are priced individually in the designer or on your quote.

What a full monument costs

Because kerbing, ledgers and statues are all made to the size of the grave and the rules of the cemetery, we quote full monuments on the design rather than from a fixed list. Start from the installed package prices above, then allow for the extra granite and installation that kerbing adds, and more again for a full ledger, a larger headstone or a statue. Double graves and heritage cemeteries cost more. Send us your design or a photo of what you have in mind and we will price it within a few days.

What drives the price

The amount of granite is the biggest factor, followed by the size and number of laser etched images, the installation method the cemetery requires, and the cemetery’s own fees. Granite colour makes a difference too, with premium imported colours costing more than black. Our guide to granite colours explains the options, and our headstone sizes guide shows what fits where.

Cemetery requirements and fees

Every cemetery publishes maximum sizes and foundation rules for monumental sections, and charges a memorial application fee. In Perth the MCB fee is $381 and is included in our packages. Outside Perth the fee is paid to the cemetery. We prepare the scaled drawings for the application, and our WA cemeteries page lists the local requirements we work with most.

Get a price

Design a headstone in the online designer to see the supply price instantly, or contact our team with the cemetery and grave details and we will quote the installed monument. Families in Perth can also book a free home visit and go through the options at the kitchen table.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a full monument cost in Australia?

An installed laser etched granite headstone with base starts at $5,911 in Perth through our Metropolitan Cemeteries Board packages, including the cemetery application fee. A full monument with kerbing, a ledger or a statue is quoted on the design, because the amount of granite depends on the grave and the cemetery rules.

What is the difference between a headstone and a full monument?

A headstone is the upright stone, usually on a base. A full monument adds kerbing around the grave, a ledger or desk over it, or both, along with flower vases and sometimes a statue. The extra stone and the installation are what add to the price.

Do the installed packages include the cemetery fee?

Yes. Our Perth packages include the $381 Metropolitan Cemeteries Board application fee, two laser etched images, a proof with two rounds of changes, and installation by an approved mason on an existing concrete beam.

Can you install outside Perth?

We install in Perth and at Pinnaroo Cemetery in Brisbane. Elsewhere we supply the monument and ship it to a mason approved by your cemetery, with the fixing details they need.

How long does a full monument take?

Allow 12 to 18 weeks from proof approval for an installed package, because the stone is made, delivered and then installed on a date the cemetery approves.
Design your memorial online and see the price instantly, or contact our team for help with your cemetery’s requirements.