Baby Headstones
Children and Infant Granite Headstones for Boys and Girls
Memorials.com offers a compassionate selection of baby headstones and children's granite grave markers designed for infant and child memorials. Our baby girl baby headstones for graves and headstone for baby boy designs feature angels, teddy bears, butterflies, and other meaningful motifs, each carved from durable cemetery-grade granite. Every baby tombstone is fully customizable with engraved names, dates, and personal messages — and every order ships free.
Designs and Themes for Baby Headstones
Baby headstones come in a range of designs that reflect the personality and spirit of a child's life. Each granite marker is carved with care and can be personalized with names, dates, and meaningful imagery.
Angel and Cherub Designs: Angel-themed baby headstones are among the most popular choices for infant memorials. These markers feature carved angels, cherub figures, or heavenly motifs that offer a sense of peace and protection. Angel designs are available in several granite colors and can be paired with custom engraving for a truly personal tribute.
Teddy Bear Headstones: Teddy bear baby tombstone designs are a gentle option for honoring a young child. These markers feature carved teddy bears in sitting or resting poses and are especially popular for newborns and infants. Teddy bear markers pair well with soft granite tones like grey or rose.
Butterfly and Nature Themes: Butterfly-themed tombstones for babies use nature imagery to symbolize transformation and beauty. Floral borders, doves, and garden motifs are also available. These designs work well for both baby girl headstone for graves and baby boy memorials.
Custom and Specialty Designs: Beyond standard themes, we offer unique designs including rocking horses, stars, rockets, lambs, and hearts. Many families choose a custom layout that combines multiple elements to capture what made their child special.
Choosing a Headstone for Baby Boy or Baby Girl
Selecting the right infant headstone begins with understanding your cemetery's requirements. Most cemeteries have specific rules about marker size, granite color, and whether flat or slant markers are permitted. We perform a cemetery verification and size check on every order before production begins, so you can be confident your marker will meet all regulations.
Size and Placement: Children's granite markers are typically available in flat (lawn-level) and slant configurations. Flat markers sit flush with the ground and are accepted at nearly all cemeteries. Slant markers rise at an angle and offer more visible engraving space. If you need help determining which type your cemetery allows, our team can contact the cemetery on your behalf.
Granite Color Options: Baby headstones are available in a variety of granite colors including grey, black, rose, blue, mahogany, and white. Many families selecting a headstone for baby girl choose rose or white granite, while those choosing a headstone for baby boy often prefer blue or grey tones — though any color works beautifully for any child. To learn more about granite and other headstone materials, read our guide on what headstones are made of.
Personalization and Engraving: Every baby headstone includes custom engraving with the child's name, dates, and an inscription of your choice. Optional additions include ceramic photos, bronze medallions, and vase attachments. Over 10,000 emblems are available to add to any marker. For inscription inspiration, browse our collection of beautiful words to put on a headstone, and for pricing details on custom lettering, see our guide on headstone engraving costs.
Infant Bronze Headstones and Additional Options
In addition to our granite children's markers, Memorials.com carries a full selection of infant bronze headstones for families who prefer the classic look of bronze on granite. Bronze infant markers are a traditional choice for many VA and national cemeteries and feature raised lettering and detailed sculptural elements.
Families looking for headstones for babies near me can order directly from our website with confidence — we ship nationwide and handle all cemetery coordination. If you would like to add a headstone with a ceramic photo, we can embed a full-color portrait directly into the granite or bronze marker. For guidance on the photo process, see our article on how to put a picture on a headstone.
How We Make the Process Easier
Ordering a baby headstone can feel overwhelming, and our team is here to guide you through every step. When you place an order, we verify your cemetery's requirements, prepare a digital layout for your review and approval, and do not begin production until you are completely satisfied with the design. Our marker specialists are available by phone to help with cemetery coordination, inscription wording, and any questions about your order.
For families exploring all memorialization options, we also carry flat granite grave markers in standard adult and child sizes, as well as cremation grave markers designed specifically for cremation plots. You can also learn more about the full ordering and installation process in our headstone installation guide.
Free Shipping on All Baby Headstones
Every baby headstone and children's granite marker ships free anywhere in the contiguous United States. We also offer expedited production for families who need their marker on a timeline. With over 20 years of experience and thousands of families served, Memorials.com is a trusted source for compassionate, high-quality children's memorials. If you have questions or need assistance, call our customer service team — we are here to help.
