Hermosa Gardens Cemetery Headstones
Information about Hermosa Gardens Cemetery in Colton, with Current Headstone Prices, Approved Sizes and the Cemetery’s Regulations.
Approved Sizes and the Cemetery’s Regulations
Hermosa Gardens Cemetery permits flat granite markers and slant markers in most sections, and upright monuments with Cemetery Manager approval. Every marker must be solid granite with a sanded or beveled edge: 1 inch on the smallest size, 2 inches on the 24″×12″×3″ and 28″×16″×3″ sizes. Hermosa Gardens also requires the plot location to be engraved in the lower-right corner of every marker.
Cremation Marker 20″ × 10″ × 3″
The smallest flat marker permitted at Hermosa Gardens, with a 1-inch sanded or beveled edge. Used for cremation plots and infant markers.
Single Marker 24″ × 12″ × 3″
A smaller adult marker option, with a 2-inch sanded or beveled edge.
Single Marker 28″ × 16″ × 3″
The larger of Hermosa Gardens’ two flat adult sizes, also with a 2-inch sanded or beveled edge.
Slant Marker 24″ × 10″ × 16″
Hermosa Gardens’ standard slant size, used for single and companion plots depending on base width. The base can’t exceed 36 inches wide; we’ll confirm the exact fit with the cemetery office before your order is finalized.
Slant Marker 30″ × 10″ × 16″
A wider slant option available at Hermosa Gardens for a single plot. Ask us about fit and availability for your section.
Slant Marker 36″ × 10″ × 16″
The widest slant size at Hermosa Gardens, sized for a companion plot. Ask us about fit and availability for your section.
Upright Monument
Available only with Cemetery Manager approval. Granite only, custom sizing, and priced individually once approved.
Hermosa Gardens allows our full palette of 18 granite colors for standard markers.
Allowed marker types and sizes vary by section. Not sure what your section permits? Give us a call and we’ll look it up for you.
Current Headstone Prices at Hermosa Gardens Cemetery
Memorial pricing for Hermosa Gardens Cemetery depends on the type of memorial, size, granite color, and the artwork or inscription you choose.
Flat Granite Markers
Cremation Marker 20″ × 10″ × 3″: from $426
Single Marker 24″ × 12″ × 3″: from $650
Single Marker 28″ × 16″ × 3″: from $830, matching at $800
Slant Marker 24″ × 10″ × 16″: from $1,850
Upright Monuments (Cemetery Manager approval required): Call for quote
Hermosa Gardens charges a setting fee on all markers, billed separately from the memorial (see our FAQ below for the fee schedule). Every quote from us is itemized. Bring us a competitor’s written quote and we’ll match or beat it. See our full pricing page →
What Families Say About Us
What Families Ask About Hermosa Gardens
Do you handle everything with Hermosa Gardens?
Yes. We design and engrave the memorial at our Chino factory, and once you approve the design proof we take it from there: paperwork, cemetery approval, and delivery coordination. No separate calls to Hermosa Gardens on your end.
What are Hermosa Gardens’ visiting hours?
Hermosa Gardens Cemetery is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with gate hours adjusted for Daylight Saving Time. For holiday hours or section access questions, call the cemetery office at (909) 370-5168.
What types of memorials are allowed at Hermosa Gardens?
Hermosa Gardens allows flat granite markers and slant markers in most sections, plus upright monuments with Cemetery Manager approval. See the Cemetery Regulations section above for every permitted size and section rule.
Why can’t I buy the headstone from the cemetery?
Hermosa Gardens Cemetery is owned by the City of Colton, and California law prohibits public cemeteries from selling memorials. Families buy the marker from a monument company like ours, and the City installs it for a setting fee.
What are the setting fees at Hermosa Gardens Cemetery?
As of July 1, 2026, the City of Colton charges a setting fee for markers installed by outside companies like ours: $750, covering delivery handling and installation. This fee is paid directly to the cemetery before delivery and is separate from the cost of the memorial. Endowment care at Hermosa Gardens is collected as part of the plot purchase, not billed again when the marker is set.
The City of Colton’s official documents are available here:
Who installs the marker at Hermosa Gardens?
Hermosa Gardens’ own grounds crew. We deliver the finished memorial to the cemetery, and their team sets flat markers level with the ground and installs monuments on their foundations. The setting fee covers this installation.
How long does it take to get a headstone made and set at Hermosa Gardens?
In-stock flat markers are ready in 2–4 weeks. Special orders may take longer; we’ll let you know up front. Once delivered to Hermosa Gardens, the cemetery coordinates installation within two weeks.
Can I add an inscription to an existing memorial at Hermosa Gardens?
Yes. We add inscriptions to existing memorials on site at Hermosa Gardens Cemetery. We bring our portable engraving equipment right to the gravesite, so there’s no need to disturb the memorial or coordinate a removal. Adding a second name, a death date, or a short inscription typically takes a couple of hours on site. Learn more about on-site engraving →
From Our Chino Factory to Hermosa Gardens
Our factory and showrooms in Chino are about 26 miles from Hermosa Gardens Cemetery, a 29-minute drive east via CA-60 and I-10. Every memorial bound for Hermosa Gardens is designed and hand-finished here in Chino, then delivered by our own team.
Hermosa Gardens is an easy drive from our Chino factory, so we’d love for you to visit us in person.
A San Bernardino County Landmark Since 1887
Established in 1887 and in the City of Colton’s care since 1905, Hermosa Gardens is San Bernardino County Historical Landmark No. 31.
Hermosa Gardens Cemetery sits on more than 40 acres at 900 Meridian St. in Colton. The City of Colton has owned the grounds since 1905; a private operator ran daily operations under a long-term lease from 2000 to 2023, when the City reassumed full management. Frontier lawman Morgan Earp, Wyatt Earp’s brother, was reinterred here in 1892 after his remains were moved from Slover Mountain Cemetery.
Families from across the Inland Empire use Hermosa Gardens, including Colton, San Bernardino, Rialto, Grand Terrace, Bloomington, and Fontana.
Ownership: Public, municipal. Owned and operated by the City of Colton since 1905.
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