gravestone

[ greyv-stohn ]

/ ˈgreɪvˌstoʊn /

a stone marking a grave, usually giving the name, date of death, etc., of the person buried there.

Origin of gravestone

Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; see origin at grave¹, stone

Also, Killer Blues did not make a gravestone for Gatemouth Brown.

Blues Musicians in Unmarked Graves Are Finally Getting Some Respect |Malcolm Jones |January 12, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
He kneeled by the gravestone of Corporal James Cavaco and placed a rock on top of it.

Black Hawk Down’s Long Shadow |Daniel Klaidman |October 9, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
But within a year he came up with his best-ever idea—encapsulated in an equation that he said he wanted on his gravestone.

Stephen Hawking 70th-Birthday Salute |Martin Rees |January 8, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
His gravestone, which read "Ich hab's gewagt," or "I have dared," was taken down, according to Germany's Spiegel Online.

Neo-Nazi Hero Taken From Grave |Eve Conant |July 22, 2011 |DAILY BEAST

Soon the gravestone disappeared under all the floral tributes.

When France Adored Us |Jill Jonnes |July 3, 2009 |DAILY BEAST
There are nine graves or cippi, no gravestone or inscription.

Brief Lives (Vol. 2 of 2) |John Aubrey
"I know that well, but this is not a gravestone," Roger retorted.

Prairie Gold |Various
His gravestone with inscription still legible in the Hingham churchyard is the most ancient Joy grave mark in America.

The Loyalists of Massachusetts |James H. Stark
An erratum, ever to be regretted, is certainly quite unexpected, on a gravestone.

Dealings with the Dead, Volume I (of 2) |A Sexton of the Old School
"Thee knows full well that by regulation no gravestone can be more than three hands high," Nicholas stormed.

Prairie Gold |Various

gravestone

/ (ˈɡreɪvˌstəʊn) /

a stone marking a grave and usually inscribed with the name and dates of the person buried