Choosing a headstone is not an easy task, and it usually comes at a difficult time. This short guide is meant to make one part of it simpler: understanding what your options are and what each material offers.

Terrazzo headstones

Terrazzo headstones are crafted from stone chips set in a durable base, then polished smooth. They offer real flexibility in colour and finish, which means the memorial can be made to feel personal rather than generic. Terrazzo weathers well in the Kenyan climate and holds engraving cleanly.

Granite headstones

Granite is a natural stone, prized for its density and its deep, rich colours. It resists weathering exceptionally well and takes fine engraving detail — including portraits and intricate lettering. Granite headstones carry a traditional, formal presence that many families prefer.

Glass headstones

Glass offers something different: a lighter, more contemporary feel. Used thoughtfully — often combined with stone elements — glass can create a memorial that feels distinctive and personal.

What to consider

• The setting. Some cemeteries have guidelines on size, material or style. It’s worth checking before you decide.
• Personalisation. Engraved names, dates, messages, symbols or portraits all help make a memorial feel like a true tribute.
• The wider memorial. A headstone can stand alone, or form part of a fuller memorial grave with a base, bench or surrounding wall.

Taking your time

There is no rush in this decision, and no single right answer. What matters is that the memorial feels fitting.

At Duraquality Terrazzo, we craft custom terrazzo, granite and glass headstones and memorial graves across Kenya, with personalised engraving on plaques and tiles. If you’d like to talk through your options, reach out — we’ll guide you gently through it.