Hank McKelway wrote:
>
> During Phase I surveys, our CRM firm often encounters cemeteries with
>  gravestones and markers of various styles and shapes. We usually record
> grave markers with photographs, sketches and then copy any inscriptions. Is
> anyone aware of standardized  terminology and definitions with regard to
> grave marker descriptions ?  Any references would be greatly appreciated.
>
>  Thanks
> Hank McKelway
 
 
There's a lot out there on gravestones.  First, see the journal
Markers.  For gravestone inscriptions see Robert Fitts in Man in the
Northeast 1991.  There are also numerous books on the topic including
readers for students of American material culture.  A quick library
search should give you the names and titles.