Timeless beauty

Stone is a material that embodies the permanence of memories. Timeless, natural stone from Finland suits its environment and can withstand seasonal changes. Kivilähde’s gravestone range contains several tones featuring delightful variation in the colours and patterns of the natural stone. The shape, text and decoration of the stone can be personalised and adapted to produce a monument to a life well lived.

Kivilähde has over 30 years of design experience to help you choose a gravestone. Our inspiring range has grown over the years and now covers to a large number of options. Almost all of our gravestones can be modified with regard to size, decoration, type of stone, surface finish and base. If you can’t find a model from our pre-made gravestone range, or you would like to customise one of our models, we and our representatives are happy to help you with your design.

Learn more about our gravestones below and be inspired by our wide range of options!

Timeless beauty
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Procuring a gravestone

Parish guidelines and regulations

Parish guidelines and regulations

It is a good idea to find out about your parish’s guidelines and regulations for gravestones. What size of gravestone is permitted? If necessary, we can check the guidelines and regulations on your behalf.

Tips on designing a gravestone

Gravestone text

Gravestone text

Engraving is the most common method of putting text on a gravestone; other methods include bronze lettering and plates. There are several different types of text, the style of which varies according to the overall appearance of the stone. Learn more about different types of text and plates in the Gravestone Guide.

Stone options

Silver Green

Silver Green

Medium grey, flaring rock species. The flare is highly variable. The rock is extracted from Varpaisjärvi.

Frequently asked questions

Parish guidelines and regulations

Parish guidelines and regulations

Each parish has its own separate guidelines and regulations concerning gravestones, usually with regard to the maximum permitted dimensions. The main requirement is that the gravestone must fit within the burial area. In some areas, there guidelines also specify the colour and shape of the stone.

We at Kivilähde will help you to find a suitable gravestone, check the parish’s dimension restrictions and obtain the necessary permits from the parish before delivering and installing the gravestone.

Personal service all over Finland

Take the time to choose and design a gravestone in store with one of our professional representatives. You can choose from a range of colours, shapes and decorations, as well as other customisable details. Our representatives use the Designer program to help with gravestone design, which makes it easier to see what different options will look like.

Our gravestone representatives are an important part of our range’s visibility and service. If you would like personal service and tips on choosing a gravestone, our representatives are happy to answer any questions you have about buying a gravestone.

Our network of skilled, professional representatives covers all of Finland!

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Kivilähde’s stores

We are also at your service in Kivilähde’s stores in Kaavi, Ylöjärvi and Helsinki. In our stores you can explore our gravestone displays, which feature an extensive range of various gravestone options. We are happy to help with any questions you have about buying a gravestone, and we can design a gravestone according to your personal wishes. We also provide additional engraving and restoration services for old gravestones in our stores. Welcome!

Store contact information

The Gravestone Guide contains lots of tips on choosing and maintaining a gravestone. It explains the history of gravestones in more detail and describes the types of stones and their features. The Gravestone Guide also features a collection of topical articles and news.

Maintenance instructions

Maintenance instructions

Stone is a beautiful, valuable material that lasts almost forever. The stones used for funeral monuments have significant sentimental value, for which reason certain representativeness is required. Regular stone maintenance procedures should be carried out on each visit to the grave.
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Parish guidelines and regulations

Parish guidelines and regulations

We at Kivilähde will help you to find a suitable gravestone, and we will obtain the necessary permits from the parish before delivering and installing the gravestone.
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Decorations and symbols

Decorations and symbols

A life well-lived can be described using various symbols. Read our tips on how different decorations are added to gravestones.
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Lantern gravestones

Lantern gravestones

A lantern adds atmosphere to a gravestone. Browse our range of lovely lanterns.
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