Headstone photo buying guide

Headstone Picture Prices: What You Get at $20, $200 and $500+

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Headstone picture prices range widely. In the dated examples on this page, a marketplace listing started at $11.99 plus $3.99 shipping before a size was chosen, MemorialPics listed oval and rectangle portraits from $99.99 to $429.99 depending on size, and published cemetery, monument-company, and funeral-home examples ran from $400 to $750. Those prices do not describe the same product: size, how the image is made, photo editing and proofs, shipping, installation, frames, and the written guarantee all differ. Compare what each price includes before comparing the number. All prices here are dated snapshots, so check the current product page and checkout.

Rectangle ceramic portrait of a man displayed on a granite headstone
A rectangle portrait from the PhotosForHeadstones.com product listing, shown as a product example. It does not show any of the cemetery, monument-company, funeral-home, or marketplace products quoted on this page, and the prices here are not a like-for-like comparison.

Dated price examples

Each price below is what a seller advertised or published on the date shown. Prices change, and none of these examples is a quote for your order. Sizes, processes, and services are often not stated, so the rows are not a like-for-like comparison.

Published headstone picture price examples, with dates and what each one specifies
Example Type of seller Advertised price What is specified Date
An Etsy listing for personalized memorial porcelain pictures Marketplace shop From $11.99, plus $3.99 shipping Entry price shown before a size was selected. We have not verified how this product is made or how it performs. Observed November 10, 2026
MemorialPics oval or rectangle, 2.4 x 3.2 in Maker selling direct $99.99 Kiln-fired porcelain portrait, proof before production, adhesive included Listed October 5, 2026
MemorialPics oval or rectangle, 5.1 x 7.1 in Maker selling direct $219.99 As above Listed October 5, 2026
MemorialPics oval or rectangle, 9.4 x 11.8 in Maker selling direct $429.99 As above Listed October 5, 2026
MemorialPics oval with bronze frame Maker selling direct $159.99 to $309.99, by size Oval portrait with a bronze frame Listed October 5, 2026
A monument company's fee example Monument company $400 for a porcelain portrait Used as one line in an example of a whole-monument order, not a standalone quote. Size not stated. Published FAQ, checked November 10, 2026
A cemetery's 2026 price sheet Cemetery $450 black-and-white photo; $550 color photo Size and process not stated 2026 price sheet
A funeral home's price list Funeral home $750 porcelain cameo Size not stated November 2025 price list

MemorialPics prices are from the store's listings as recorded on October 5, 2026, and the round, heart, square, and bronze-cover styles are priced separately. For the full table by size and shape, see how much a headstone picture costs. The price you pay depends on the size and options you select and any current sale, so the product page and checkout are always the current source.

MemorialPics is one of the sellers in this comparison, so weigh our view with that in mind.

What you may get around $20

Very low entry prices are common on online marketplaces. A low price alone does not prove that a picture will fade, and it does not mean the seller is dishonest. It does mean you should find out what the price covers. Check:

  • Which size the price is for. An entry price often applies to the smallest option. Select your actual size and shape before comparing.
  • How the image is made. Some low-cost products use different processes, such as printing, dye sublimation, or a coated or laminated image on a ceramic or porcelain blank. Some of these can fade or discolor outdoors over time. Ask whether the image itself is kiln fired into the porcelain, not just whether the plaque is porcelain.
  • Whether you see a proof. Ask whether someone edits the photo for the shape and whether you approve a proof before production.
  • The delivered total. Add shipping and any tax, and check the delivery estimate.
  • The written guarantee. Ask whether fading and discoloration are covered in writing, for how long, and how you would contact the seller years from now.

Our buyer guide on kiln-fired headstone photos outdoors explains why the way the image is made matters more than the material of the plaque.

What you get from MemorialPics around $100

MemorialPics makes and sells its portraits directly. As listed on October 5, 2026, a 5.1 x 7.1 inch oval or rectangle was $219.99, with smaller and larger sizes from $99.99 to $429.99. What MemorialPics describes as included:

  • Photo preparation and a proof. Your photo is prepared for the shape you choose, and you review a proof before production.
  • A kiln-fired image. The image is printed with ceramic toners and baked into porcelain in a high-temperature kiln. See how headstone pictures are made.
  • A lifetime guarantee against fading and discoloration. If you have questions about how it applies, contact MemorialPics before ordering.
  • Adhesive for mounting. Families can install the picture themselves on suitable surfaces using the installation guide.

When checked on November 10, 2026, PhotosForHeadstones.com listed free shipping within the U.S.; shipping to Canada or other destinations may cost extra. Confirm the current shipping terms at checkout. Any frame or cover, and any installer or cemetery fees, can also be extra and are shown at checkout or set by the installer or cemetery.

What you may get at $500 and up

Some cemeteries, funeral homes, and monument companies publish prices for porcelain portraits. In the examples above, they ranged from $400 to $750. A higher price from these sellers can include things a direct order does not, such as ordering on your behalf, coordinating with the cemetery, or installation by their own staff. Their price lists often do not state the size or how the image is made, so you cannot assume their product is the same as any other seller's.

MemorialPics' listed prices are below these published examples, though the sizes and services included may differ. If your cemetery requires its own vendor or installer, a direct order may not be an option, so ask before buying anything. Prices vary widely by place, and these examples do not tell you what any other cemetery or monument company charges.

Costs beyond the picture

  • Size and style. Larger sizes, frames, and covers cost more. See headstone picture shapes and styles.
  • Shipping and tax. Check the delivered total at checkout.
  • Installation labor. Self-installation with the included adhesive is possible on suitable surfaces. A monument company that recesses the picture into the stone prices that work itself.
  • Cemetery fees and approvals. Some cemeteries require an application, approval, or their own installer for any addition to a memorial, and some charge for it. Ask the cemetery directly and get the answer in writing. See cemetery rules for headstone pictures.
  • Replacement. If a picture fades, discolors, or is damaged, ask what the original seller's written guarantee covers before buying again. See replacing a headstone picture.

How to compare quotes fairly

Questions to ask every seller before comparing prices
Question Why it matters
What exact size and shape is this price for? Entry prices often apply to the smallest option.
Is the image itself kiln fired into porcelain? A porcelain plaque can carry a printed or coated image that ages differently outdoors.
Is photo editing included, and do I approve a proof? The proof is your chance to fix the crop and likeness before production.
What is the delivered total, including shipping and tax? A low item price can carry a separate shipping charge.
Is installation included? What adhesive and instructions come with it? Installer labor and cemetery fees can be a large part of the total.
Is a frame or cover included or extra? Frames and covers change both the price and the outside size.
Is there a written guarantee against fading and discoloration? Outdoor problems can appear long after a refund window closes.
Who do I contact if there is a problem, and how? A guarantee is only useful if you can reach the seller later.

Frequently asked questions

Is a $20 headstone picture always a bad buy?

No. Some low-priced pictures may be fine for some uses. The point is to find out what you are buying: the size, how the image is made, whether you get a proof, and what is guaranteed in writing. Some low-cost products use processes or coatings that can fade or discolor outdoors.

Why do cemeteries and funeral homes often charge more?

Their prices may include ordering, coordination, and installation by their own staff, and they set their own prices. The examples on this page do not tell you what any other cemetery or funeral home charges, or whether they sell the same product.

Does every cemetery charge $500 or more?

No. The published cemetery, monument-company, and funeral-home examples here range from $400 to $750, and other cemeteries may charge more or less, or may not sell pictures at all.

Does the MemorialPics price include installation?

The price covers the portrait, with adhesive included for self-installation on suitable surfaces. If you hire a monument company, or the cemetery requires its own installer, that cost is separate.

Why do the prices on this page have dates?

Prices and sales change. Each figure is a snapshot from the date shown. Check the current product page and the total at checkout before ordering.

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Prices are dated snapshots and may have changed.