## Common ground
All options refer to tombstones made from rigid, durable materials suitable for outdoor burial markers.
## Options at a glance
**6802.2X – 6802.9X – Made of monumental or building stone**
- **Defining trait:** Crafted from natural stone like granite, marble, or sandstone, typically quarried and shaped.
- **Typical examples:** Granite headstones, carved marble memorials, sandstone slabs.
- **Best fit when:** The tombstone is made from a naturally occurring rock, often hand-carved or precision-cut with visible grain.
**6810.99 – Made of cement concrete or artificial stone**
- ****Defining trait:** Manufactured using cement-based materials, often molded and reinforced; may mimic natural stone appearance.
- **Typical examples:** Concrete tombstones, precast stone replicas, fiber-reinforced concrete markers.
- **Best fit when:** The material is man-made, uniform in texture, and lacks natural rock grain or mineral structure.
## Key differences
| Feature | 6802.2X – Natural Stone | 6810.99 – Cement/Artificial Stone |
|----------------------|-------------------------------|----------------------------------------|
| Material origin | Natural (quarried) | Man-made (cement, aggregates) |
| Texture | Visible grain, mineral variation | Smooth, uniform, often molded |
| Durability | High, long-term weather resistance | Good, but may crack or fade over time |
## How to choose
- Is the tombstone made from a naturally occurring rock like granite or marble? → 6802.2X
- Does it look like molded concrete or artificial stone with no natural grain? → 6810.99
## Overlaps & pitfalls
A tombstone may appear to be natural stone but could be a high-quality concrete replica—check for consistent texture and lack of mineral variation. The defining trait is material origin, not appearance. If unsure, prioritize the **main material** used: natural rock vs. cement-based composite