persian and farsi headstones
Persian and Farsi Headstones in the San Francisco Bay Area
Memorials That Preserve Language, Heritage and a Family's Story
Memorial Designs for Different Faiths and Traditions
Mattos Monuments creates Persian and Farsi headstones, granite ledger memorials and bilingual grave markers for Iranian, Afghan and other Persian-speaking families throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Our family-owned company has served Bay Area families since 1897 from our location in Hayward, California.
Choosing the Right Granite and Lettering Style for PERSIAN and FARSI headstones
We approach every memorial individually. Persian-speaking families represent different religions, countries, traditions and personal preferences. A memorial may be Islamic, Baháʼí, Jewish, Christian, Zoroastrian, secular or centered primarily on family and cultural heritage. We listen first and create a design that reflects the person being remembered.
Farsi and English Bilingual Memorials
A bilingual memorial allows a loved one’s story to be read by family members who are most comfortable in Farsi as well as those who read English. Designs may include:
- Names in Persian script and English
- Birth and passing dates
- Persian poetry or a personal quotation
- A prayer or religious passage selected by the family
- The name of a hometown, region or country
- Floral motifs, landscapes or cultural artwork
- Portraits or porcelain photographs, when desired and permitted
Our designers balance the right-to-left Persian inscription with the English wording, considering spacing, proportions and the overall shape of the stone.
Persian and Farsi Poetry and Calligraphy on Granite
Poetry holds special meaning in Persian culture, and some families choose a verse associated with poets such as Hafez, Rumi, Saadi, Khayyam or another writer meaningful to their loved one. Others select a personal line written by the deceased or a family member.
Persian calligraphy can be beautiful on granite, but the design must also be suitable for production. Very fine strokes, tightly connected characters and intricate flourishes may need to be enlarged or carefully adapted to remain legible and durable. Mattos Monuments can evaluate the artwork and recommend an appropriate layout, stone and engraving method.
Families are responsible for supplying and approving the exact wording. We recommend that poetry, translations, names and religious text be reviewed by a trusted fluent reader before final approval.
Persian and Farsi Ledger Memorials
Full granite ledgers provide generous space for Farsi and English inscriptions, poetry, borders and individualized artwork. They are frequently selected by families at Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park in Hayward and at other Bay Area cemeteries where ledger memorials are permitted.
Depending on the cemetery section, possible configurations include:
- Single granite ledgers
- Companion or adjoining family ledgers
- Flat, raised or sloped ledger surfaces
- A ledger with a pillow, slant or upright headpiece
- Contrasting polished and unpolished areas
- Etched portraits and detailed artwork
- Vases and coordinating accessories
We can help your family compare granite colors, inscription arrangements and design options while confirming the cemetery’s requirements.
Why Persian Families Choose Mattos Monuments
- Family-owned and serving Bay Area families since 1897
- Local Hayward showroom
- Experience creating full granite ledger memorials
- Farsi and English bilingual design capability
- Space for Persian poetry, calligraphy and cultural artwork
- Detailed proofs for family review
- Assistance with cemetery regulations and approvals
- Custom designs for families of many faiths and traditions
Frequently Asked Questions
Farsi is the Persian language as spoken in Iran. Many people use “Persian” and “Farsi” interchangeably when searching for memorials. Related forms of Persian include Dari, which is widely spoken in Afghanistan. We ask each family which language and written wording they want used.
Yes, if there is sufficient space and the lettering can be produced clearly. The family should supply and approve the exact verse, spelling, punctuation and attribution.
Yes. We have experience creating ledger memorials for Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park in Hayward.. Because individual sections may have different requirements, the cemetery information must be confirmed before the design is finalized.
Create a Memorial That Speaks to Future Generations
MATTOS MONUMENTS
Islamic Headstones and Muslim Memorials
26359 Mission Blvd
Hayward, CA 94544
510-581-5833
