Commemorate the memory of your loved one with a thoughtfully created granite or marble headstone by G.C.Smith & Co, complete with your chosen inscription. Established in 1894, G.C.Smith & Co is a family run business that has been supplying Perth and country areas with headstones, full monuments and mausoleum panel work for 132 years.
Our headstone company only offers the highest quality materials, using only those that can withstand the demands of the outdoor environment – stone. The most common stone types used to craft headstones are marble and granite. What are the differences between the two stone types?
Marble is a natural stone that forms when limestone is exposed to the heat and pressure of metamorphism. Marble is primarily composed of calcite, but can contain other materials including clay, quartz, pyrite, iron oxides and graphite. When metamorphism occurs, the calcite recrystallizes to form a rock that is composed of interlocking calcite crystals. When formed from a limestone with few impurities, the marble will be white in colour.
Granite is a coarse, intrusive igneous rock that is used across various applications due to its sturdiness. Commercially, granite is defined as having visible grains that are harder than marble – for this reason, stones such as gabbro, basalt, pegmatite and other varieties will be classed as granite. Granite is primarily composed of quartz and feldspar, with trace amounts of minerals, including mica and amphibole minerals. The mineral composition determines the colour of the granite, which can range from red to grey and white.
View below for our headstone samples. There are a variety of finishes and colours available across our granite and marble headstone offerings, as well as endless design possibilities. G.C.Smith & Co also offers a range of accessories, including ceramic flowers, vases, religious statues and other many other ornaments.
Because stone is a natural product, colours will vary from the images displayed online. To view our range of Perth headstones, visit our O’Connor showroom and talk to our friendly staff about the headstone you wish to create for your loved one.
