How much for a tombstone in France?

The tombstone is a set of 4 elements and is part of the burial.

It includes:

• A base: composed of one or more parts, it defines the concession and is the foundation of the monument

• A substructure: directly in contact with the ground, it can be of different shapes

• A stele: where most of the time, the name and dates of the deceased are engraved

• A tomb: it covers the substructure, and the deceased's information can also be engraved on it.

When setting a budget for a loved one's tombstone, you need to consider:

• the model and size

• the chosen material

• the place of burial

• transportation and installation

• ornamentation and funeral accessories.

The rarity, origin, and quality of the material determine its price. An entry-level material like Tarn grey will cost €610, while a more valuable material like indora will cost €2,670.

Granite is the most commonly chosen material. It is durable and more affordable than marble, for example.

The transportation and installation of the funeral monument will be more expensive if the concession is located in a remote or small cemetery. Handling fees adapted to the situation will be added.

There is a wide range of models available, and the price of a tombstone varies depending on the complexity of the monument and its size. Prices start around €320 for a small tombstone suitable for urns, while a larger and more labor-intensive monument can cost up to €3,320.

Funeral masonry prices vary depending on the region. In the Paris region, for example, the price will be higher than in the provinces.

Also, there may be different costs related to the concession, in its construction or because there are foundations to be established, for example.

Engraving is usually added to the monument to write the name of the deceased, their dates or a message. Count €10 per character.

A sculpture (in the shape of a religious symbol, heart, etc.) can be added to the tombstone. As well as funeral ornamentations like plaques, or a bronze rose for example. The price varies depending on what each family requests from the stonemasons. It ranges between €140 and €320.