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We proudly serve families across Melbourne with compassion, craftsmanship, and respect in each of their unique stories. Our handcrafted granite headstones are more than just memorials; they are also enduring tributes that reflect the love, personality, and cherished memories of those who meant the world to you
For over 30 years, we’ve been helping Melbourne families design custom monuments that honour unique lives with timeless elegance. If you're looking for a traditional single headstone, a heartfelt double monument, or a culturally significant memorial, our expert stonemasons work closely with you to bring your vision to life down to the finest details of your customisation.
We understand that behind every headstone is a story, a legacy filled with love, laughter, and lasting memories. That’s why we offer a wide range of designs, finishes, and materials to suit your family’s preferences and cultural traditions, including Orthodox, Greek, Italian, and Macedonian styles.
We have been experts for over 30 years in the industry, and we are passionate and committed to providing high-quality granite headstones in Melbourne. Our skilled stonemasons meticulously craft the finest details of your preferred headstone or your chosen monument so we can deliver the best to honour the legacy and memories of your loved ones.
Our granite monuments are known for their strength, resilience, and lasting beauty, symbolising remembrance that stands the test of time. Crafted in various styles from lawn memorials to vaults, each piece is designed to be a powerful reminder of the lives and legacies that continue to inspire. We ensure every family can honour their loved ones without compromising on quality. What we offer in Melbourne:
Single Grave Monuments: Honouring individual lives with custom granite designs tailored to reflect a unique legacy.
Double Monuments: Elegant side-by-side tributes for couples or companions who shared an enduring bond.
Orthodox, Greek, Italian, and Macedonian Monuments: Respectfully preserving cultural and religious traditions through thoughtful design and symbolic elements.
Custom Headstones: We work with you to create one-of-a-kind pieces that tell your loved one’s story through shape, inscription, and imagery.
We believe that the process of commemorating a loved one should be handled with empathy and understanding. Our experienced team is here to guide you through every step, from selecting the right style to final installation. We invite you to explore our gallery, use our online design form, or speak directly with our compassionate staff to start the journey of creating a lasting tribute.
With Metropolis Monuments Melbourne, you’re not just creating a headstone; you’re also preserving a life, a legacy, and a love that will never be forgotten.
At Metropolis Monuments we take pride not only in creating new monuments but also in preserving the timeless beauty of existing memorials through our meticulous restoration services. Our skilled stonemasons bring decades of experience to breathe new life into monuments, ensuring that cherished memories endure the passage of time.
We understand choosing a headstone is a deeply personal decision. Below are some of the most common questions families ask when planning a memorial. If you still have questions or need help choosing the right memorial, our friendly team is here to guide you every step of the way. Whether you're after something traditional or custom-made, we’re happy to help.
Headstone prices in Australia can range quite a bit. For a simple design, you’re usually looking at around $1,500 to $3,000. If you want something larger or more detailed — like a custom shape, photo engraving, or a premium material, it can go up to $10,000 or more. Don’t forget to factor in extra costs for things like installation, cemetery fees, or permits.
Most people wait about six to twelve months before placing a headstone. This gives the ground enough time to settle, especially after a full burial. Some cemeteries have their own rules, so it’s a good idea to check first. If it’s a cremation plot, you usually don’t need to wait as long.
These days, there’s no real difference, both words mean the same thing: a marker placed at a grave. Headstone is the term most people in Australia use now. It usually stands upright at the head of the grave. Gravestone is just an older term that’s still used from time to time.
The most popular choice in Australia is a classic upright granite headstone. Granite is strong, easy to maintain, and looks great for years. It also comes in a few colours, like black, grey, or even red, so families can choose something that feels personal.
Most headstones include:
Some families also include a quote, a religious verse, or even a small photo or symbol that meant something special.
Here are a few examples of popular phrases people use:
These short messages are simple but meaningful and they reflect love, loss, and remembrance in just a few words.
If a headstone is for a couple or a family, each name is usually listed with their own birth and death dates. Names are placed either side by side or one underneath the other. Families often include a shared message like Together Forever or Loved and Remembered Always. It’s also smart to leave space if more names may be added in the future.
While often used interchangeably today, "gravestone," "tombstone," and "headstone" historically had subtle distinctions. A gravestone is the most general term, referring to any stone marker over a grave, which could include large flat slabs. A tombstone traditionally referred to the stone lid of a coffin or a large slab marking and sometimes covering the entire grave. A headstone specifically designates the upright stone placed at the head of a grave, typically bearing the deceased's name and dates, and is the most common form of grave marker in modern cemeteries.
