Upright:  (see examples) These are typically a two piece memorial consisting of an upright tablet and a base.  They can be any shape and have any carving inscribed on them.

Slant Marker:  (see examples) These stand typically eighteen inches above the ground, with the back of the stone straight vertical, and the front sloping at about a 45 degree angle.

Mausoleum:  These can be a building with stained glass windows and a bronze door (called a walk in mausoleum).  They can also be a smaller above ground building that has no windows or doors (called a crypt) where the person is entombed.  There is also a smaller version of a crypt, used for cremations.  This is called a columbarium.

Bevel Marker:  These are generally six, eight, ten, or twelve inches above the ground, with the back of the stone being slightly higher than the front.

Flush:  These lay flush with the ground.  They are generally twenty-four inches by twelve inches, but can be larger or smaller depending upon cemetery requirements.

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