Flat & Lawn-Level Grave Markers

We design and install custom granite flat and lawn-level markers for families across Hudson, the Twin Cities, and Western Wisconsin.

Custom Flat Markers in Hudson, WI & the Twin Cities

Gravestone for Charles R. Willard and Carol E. (Schmidt) Willard, with dates of birth and death, and an illustration of a hand in a hand mold.

Sometimes called a footstone, marker, or lawn-level marker, a flat marker is a memorial installed flush with the ground. Because of their low profile, lawn-level memorials are typically the most economical option, though they offer less space for lettering and design compared to upright or slant memorials.

Lawn-level memorials are commonly installed with either a concrete foundation or our most popular option today—a polished deluxe granite edge. Both options include a mowing border designed to protect the stone and help keep it visible from grass overgrowth.

The deluxe granite edge is a larger-profile granite border with a sanded or polished exterior edge. It is the strongest installation option, which allows designs and lettering to extend into the border area, and does not require concrete. A traditional concrete foundation remains available; however, it is not as durable as the deluxe granite edge.

At Midwest Memorials in Hudson, WI, we design custom flat grave markers, single and companion, for families across the Twin Cities and Western Wisconsin.

  • Memorial sizing is determined by cemetery rules and regulations, burial space dimensions, and personal preference. Depending on cemetery guidelines, lawn-level memorials may be placed at either the head or foot of the grave, though individual markers are most commonly placed at the foot.

    • Single lawn-level memorials most commonly measure 24" L × 12" W × 4" H, though sizes may vary.

    • Companion lawn-level memorials are typically 36" L × 12" W × 4" H and allow for additional names, text, and design flexibility.

  • Flat markers (also known as lawn-level markers or footstones) are typically the most economical memorial option due to their low profile and streamlined design. Pricing varies based on size, granite selection, design details, and installation options. Options start around $600.

  • They're the same thing — both sit flush with the ground. "Lawn-level" and "flush" just describe a flat marker that's set even with the grass so it can be mowed over. Many cemeteries require this style in certain sections.

  • Many cemeteries only allow flat markers in certain sections, each with its own size and material rules. We confirm your cemetery's regulations before designing, so your marker is approved and installed without delays.

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Gravestone with an angel drawing, inscribed with the name Angenette E. Bjorgan, born May 28, 1931, died December 20, 2024, and the phrase 'A teacher with enduring faith'.
Gravestone for Anderson, with a fish illustration on the left, a dragonfly illustration on the right, and a wedding ring with the inscription "Married May 20, 1978" in the center. Names and dates on the stone include Bruce D., July 29, 1957, and Eliz
A gravestone with engraved images of a tractor and a sewing machine, and the names Richard A. and Judith A., with dates of July 11, 1945, and March 26, 1946.
Gravestone with a landscape engraving on the left, inscribed with name Brett Paul Aasen, born March 3, 1965, died November 30, 2020.
A gravestone with a carved image of a dog's head, inscribed with the name James Diz Bracht, born March 26, 1961, and died September 1, 2021.
Gravestone with an owl illustration, inscribed with the name Janet E. Praschak, birth date May 20, 1960, and death date May 13, 2025.
Gravestone for Melvina M. Berry with her birth and death years 1908 and 2004.
Gravestone with the name Karen Anne Arel, indicating she was born in 1960 and died in 2021, surrounded by grass and soil.
Gravestone with the inscription 'Ilka Mate Spaeth,' a cross and praying hands symbol, and the date May 31, 1946.
Gravestone for Charles D. Vogel with his birth and death dates, prayer hands and a cross engraved on it.
A grave marker with the surname 'Lebens,' featuring images of a girl planting flowers, a cross, and a grand piano, and the names and birth and death dates of Lucy Butch and Gertrude Gerty.
Grave marker for Kenneth W. Jensen, born May 29, 1960. The marker features a cross and a Bible verse, "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."
Gravestone for Thomas Dean Heger with a cross symbol, displaying his birth date October 29, 1955, and death date July 8, 2021, surrounded by grass and soil.
Gravestone with the name Linda L. Leivermann Granich, born June 6, 1947, died December 17, 2021, with paw print symbols and a tree design.
Gravestone for Scott J. Flbelkorn, born June 28, 1958, died April 11, 2024, with a fish graphic, inscribed with 'Forever in our hearts' and a reference to John 3:16.
Gravestone for Dennis with names Gerry and Susan, birth years 1958 and 1956, married on January 9, 1981, with floral designs on the top corners.
Gravestone with a tree engraved in the center and the name 'DERECHUK' at the top, including birth and death dates, and other names and dates at the bottom.