cemetery markers are memorials usually made of marble or granite and positioned over the burial site of one that has passed. Inscriptions on cemetery markers include the name and dates of birth and death of the deceased. In addition, it is common practice to include a short character description or poem in memory of the deceased. Most cemetery markers are simple slabs to honor and remember the deceased while some elaborate designs can manifest into large statues that can reach 8-10 feet in height. Regardless of the color, texture, composition or height, cemetery markers are common among many cultures in that they represent the remembrance of a loved one that has passed on.