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We at Metropolis Monuments know how important it is to give your loved one a legacy that is both meaningful and enduring. We specialise in creating premium headstones that capture the uniqueness, legacy, and treasured recollections of the departed for the St Kilda community. Our skilled stonemasons ensure longevity and classic style by using high-quality materials including granite, marble, and sandstone.
We take pride in creating custom gravestones in St Kilda that pay enduring homage to your departed loved ones. Our knowledgeable stonemasons construct lasting memorials that are individualised and reflect the distinctive lives they honour with expert craftsmanship and painstaking attention to detail.
Every gravestone is made to endure time and the elements while retaining its beauty by using premium materials like granite, marble, and sandstone. Regardless of your preference for a traditional, contemporary, or personalised gravestone, we collaborate closely with you to bring about your idea.
To find out how we can design a handcrafted gravestone that respectfully and elegantly commemorates the memory of your loved one, get in touch us in Metropolis Monuments right now.
Situated in Melbourne's St Kilda East, St Kilda Cemetery is a serene and historic location with a range of grave markers. It has 7 hectares cemetery is renowned for its exquisitely designed gardens and shady spots, offering families a tranquil haven in which to remember their departed loved ones. Graves, crypts, and memorial plaques are just a few of the cemetery's many burial and cremation choices.
Many of the monuments, which exhibit elaborate designs and craftsmanship, are a reflection of the community's rich socioeconomic history while meeting the changing requirements of the neighbourhood.
As a means to honour and preserve the memory of your loved ones, Metropolis Monuments is committed to crafting outstanding cemetery monuments in St Kilda. Our talented stonemasons a create durable, high-quality memorials that honour the distinctive people they honour.
We provide a variety of choices suited to your requirements, ranging from conventional headstones to specially created monuments. Our staff collaborates with you to design a memorial that endures, whether you're looking for a grass memorial, customised double monument, or single grave monument.
Metropolis Monuments is a trusted approved monumental stonemason serving St Kilda Cemetery. With more than 30 years of experience, we are experts at creating personalised gravestones, headstones, and cemetery monuments that respectfully and dignifiedly remember your loved ones.
We make sure all of our memorials honour the distinctive legacy of the people being commemorate while adhering to cemetery laws as St Kilda Cemetery approved stonemasons. Our talented artisans craft classic and customised monuments that are durable by using high-quality materials like granite, marble, and sandstone.
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.
