A headstone, also known as a gravestone, tombstone, or marker, is a stone or plaque used to mark a grave or burial site. These stones often feature the name of the deceased, their birth and death dates, and sometimes a short message or epitaph. While headstones are often referred to as memorials, the two terms […]
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Is tombstone and headstone the same thing?
When a loved one passes away, families often turn to memorializing their loved one with a physical marker. However, there may be some confusion about the terms used to describe these markers. Two terms that are often used interchangeably are “tombstone” and “headstone.” But are they really the same thing? Technically speaking, a tombstone and […]