An additional granite slab is the solution when a family grave has no more room for new names. Far cheaper than replacing the entire gravestone.
Additional Grave Slab – What to Do When There Is No Space Left?
Over the years a family grave becomes a witness to history, with more names and dates accumulating on its surface. It is entirely natural that at some point there may be no room left to add the details of another deceased family member. Does that mean the only option is the costly replacement of the entire gravestone? Absolutely not. There is an elegant, practical and far more economical solution – an additional grave slab.
What Is a Granite Cushion and How Does It Work?
The most popular form of additional slab is the so-called granite cushion. This is a specially shaped, smaller stone element that is placed on top of the existing main slab, usually at a slight angle. Its purpose is to create a new, dedicated area for the next inscription.
This solution brings several key benefits:
- Cost savings: You avoid the significant expense of replacing a large gravestone.
- No disturbance to existing work: The current inscriptions and the monument’s structure are left completely untouched. The new element is simply placed on top.
- Aesthetics: A granite cushion looks very elegant and is a widely accepted solution in stonemasonry. It creates a harmonious, multi-level composition.
Perfect Fit and Personalisation
The key to success is matching the new element to the existing grave monument as closely as possible. In our workshop we take great care to ensure the additional slab is made from granite with the closest possible shade and texture to the original. On the surface of the cushion we carry out the new inscription, precisely replicating the typeface, size and colour of the existing text – so that everything looks completely unified.
Need to Add a New Inscription to a Gravestone?
If your family grave has run out of space and you do not want to replace the entire slab, an additional slab in the form of a granite cushion is the ideal solution. Contact us – we will help you choose the right material, prepare a visualisation and mount the new element with the utmost care.