Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica Headstones & Monuments
Photos of Memorials we’ve placed at Woodlawn Cemetery in Santa Monica, with Current Headstone Prices, Approved Sizes and the Cemetery’s Regulations.
Photos of Memorials We’ve Placed at Woodlawn Cemetery
A few of the granite memorials we’ve placed at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Approved Sizes and the Cemetery’s Regulations
Woodlawn Cemetery accepts flat granite markers, bronze markers and upright granite monuments. Granite markers must be 3 inches thick, and each flat marker is set with a concrete border around it. Upright monuments are allowed only on full size graves in certain sections, not on cremation, infant or child graves, and the base must match the standard marker size for that area. Infant and child markers are allowed only in certain sections.
Single Marker 24″ × 12″ × 3″
The smaller single adult marker, with room for a name, dates and a short inscription.
Single Marker 28″ × 16″ × 3″
The standard single adult marker, with room for a name, dates, inscription, and artwork such as a portrait or scene.
Companion Marker 36″ × 18″ × 3″
A double wide marker for two names, set centered across two side by side graves.
Companion Marker 44″ × 14″ × 3″
A longer double wide marker for two names, set centered across two side by side graves.
Oversize Marker 28″ × 32″ × 3″
A larger flat marker, set flush with the lawn.
Cremation Marker 14″ × 8″ × 3″
The marker size for Woodlawn’s cremation graves, with room for a name and dates.
Infant Marker 20″ × 10″ × 3″
The marker size for infant and child graves, allowed in certain sections only.
Upright Monument
Granite upright monuments on full size graves in certain sections, with the base sized to the standard marker for that section.
Bronze Marker 24″ × 12″ · 28″ × 16″ · 44″ × 14″
Bronze markers are accepted at Woodlawn in the same sizes as granite markers, set with the same concrete border.
See Our Bronze Memorials
Woodlawn Cemetery allows our full palette of 18 granite colors.
Not sure which size your grave takes? Give us a call and we’ll check with the cemetery office for you.
Current Headstone Prices at Woodlawn Cemetery
Memorial pricing for Woodlawn Cemetery depends on the type of memorial, size, granite color, and the artwork or inscription you choose.
Flat Granite Markers, the sizes Woodlawn Cemetery accepts:
Cremation Marker 14″ × 8″ × 3″: Call for quote
Infant Marker 20″ × 10″ × 3″: from $426
Single Marker 24″ × 12″ × 3″: from $650
Single Marker 28″ × 16″ × 3″: from $830
Companion Marker 44″ × 14″ × 3″: from $1,104
Companion Marker 36″ × 18″ × 3″: from $1,156
Oversize Marker 28″ × 32″ × 3″: Call for quote
Bronze Flat Markers
Bronze 24″ × 12″: from $2,200
Bronze 28″ × 16″: from $2,400
Bronze Companion Markers (side by side in ground):
Bronze 44″ × 14″: from $3,900
Upright Granite Monuments (full size graves only): from $2,600
Woodlawn Cemetery 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 Woodlawn Cemetery
Do you handle everything with Woodlawn Cemetery?
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 Woodlawn Cemetery on your end.
What are Woodlawn Cemetery’s visiting hours?
The Woodlawn Cemetery office is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. For holiday hours or section access questions, call the cemetery office at (310) 458-8717.
What types of memorials are allowed at Woodlawn Cemetery?
Woodlawn Cemetery allows flat granite and bronze markers, and upright granite monuments on full size graves. See the Cemetery Regulations section above for every permitted size and section rule.
Why can’t I buy the headstone from the cemetery?
Woodlawn Cemetery is owned by the City of Santa Monica, 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 Woodlawn Cemetery?
The City of Santa Monica charges the setting fee, paid to the cemetery before the marker is delivered and separate from the cost of the memorial. Single, cremation and infant markers: $723.00. Companion (double wide) markers, oversize markers and upright monuments: $1,446.03. These are city fees paid to the cemetery, not to us. As of July 1, 2026.
Who installs the marker at Woodlawn Cemetery?
Woodlawn Cemetery’s own grounds crew. We deliver the finished memorial to the cemetery, and their team sets flat markers level with the ground. For upright monuments, the cemetery builds the foundation and we help their crew set the monument. The setting fee covers this installation.
How long does it take to get a headstone made and set at Woodlawn Cemetery?
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 Woodlawn Cemetery, the marker is set the same day.
Can I add an inscription to an existing memorial at Woodlawn Cemetery?
Yes. We add inscriptions to existing memorials on site at Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn Cemetery
Our factory and showrooms in Chino are about 50 miles from Woodlawn Cemetery, roughly an hour west on the 60 and the 10 when traffic is light. Every memorial bound for Woodlawn Cemetery is designed and hand-finished here in Chino, then delivered by our own team.
Since the drive from our Chino factory to Woodlawn Cemetery is up to 90 minutes depending on traffic, most families prefer working with us by phone. We send proofs digitally and handle the City’s approval process for you.
The City Cemetery on 14th Street
A 26-acre cemetery at 14th Street and Pico Boulevard, owned and run by the City of Santa Monica.
Woodlawn Cemetery began in the 1870s as the Ballona Township Cemetery. Its mausoleum was completed in 1927 and bought by the City in 1972, and the grounds hold both old upright monuments and lawn sections of flat markers.
Families from across the Westside use Woodlawn Cemetery, including Santa Monica, Venice, Mar Vista, West Los Angeles, and Pacific Palisades.
Ownership: Public. Owned and operated by the City of Santa Monica.
Also known as: Woodlawn Cemetery, Mausoleum & Mortuary.
Woodlawn Cemetery: Official Site · Google
Online Quote Request
Getting Started
Request a quote online. Tell us who the memorial is for and where it will go, and we will send you pricing for your cemetery.
Request a Quote
Inside Our Factory
Our Showrooms
Take a look inside our Chino factory: the indoor monument hall and three private meeting rooms where families take their time.
See Our ShowroomsHonoring a loved one at a different cemetery? See all the cemeteries we serve →
