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Metropolis Monuments has been committed to providing guidance and support as you prepare to lay your loved one to eternal rest. Our dedicated stonemasonry services honour your cherished memories, creating timeless monuments. If you're looking for someone experts in headstones in Dandenong South, allow us to help you design a meaningful one for your loved ones.
Using carefully chosen, premium stones, Metropolis Monuments talented stonemasons have been proudly serving the Dandenong South and larger Melbourne community for decades by creating beautiful burial monuments. It is a privilege for us to design a heartfelt memorial that honours the legacy of your loved one with your touch of preferences.
Our speciality is creating monuments of all sizes with great care and artistry, whether your goal is for a magnificent granite burial vault, a graceful bronze plaque, or an elegant marble headstone.
Get in touch with our caring staff immediately to find out how our committed services may satisfy your requirements and goals.
Find a serene resting place where your loved ones can be honoured and remembered for eternity. Allow them to rest in everlasting peace, surrounded by care, dignity, and tranquillity. Dandenong South is home to several cemeteries and memorial parks that offer serene and respectful spaces for honouring loved ones. Founded in 1857, it is distinguished by its heritage brick office building it was constructed in 1929 with its lawns and gardens, monuments, and well-established gum trees. One notable location is the Dandenong Community Cemetery, a peaceful resting place for the district's pioneers. Surrounded by towering gum trees, it provides a tranquil setting for remembrance.
At Metropolis Monuments, we are committed to understanding and fulfilling your unique preferences. We offer a wide range of services, including lawn monuments, customized double monuments, single grave monuments, and more. Our skilled team specializes in creating headstones and gravestones that beautifully honor and pay tribute to your loved ones.
Metropolis Monuments has proudly served families for over 30 years, specializing in custom-built memorials tailored to various cultural and religious traditions. With a commitment to using premium-quality materials and timeless designs, we ensure that every monument is crafted with meticulous detail and heartfelt care.
Our skilled stonemasons and designers work closely with you to bring cherished memories to life, creating tributes that honor your loved ones’ legacy. Backed by decades of experience, we carve enduring monuments that stand as a testament to our family’s passion and dedication to serving yours.
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.
