10 Types of Granite Angel Statues for the Cemetery

If you are searching for beautiful granite cemetery statues for the tomb or mausoleum, you might want to consider these granite angel statues for long term outdoor use. It is a known fact that granite is stronger than marble. While there is something attractive and ethereal about white marble, please be aware that marble is not resistant to damage and can be scratched and stained easily. Granite on the other hand is a hard material and will withstand scratches. It can also withstand heat, making it a wonderful choice for use as cemetery statues.

It is not the intent of this blog though to deter our customers from choosing marble statues but there must be care taken to protect these statues from the elements of nature which can eventually cause wear and tear of your cemetery marble angel statues. Generally, marble absorbs moisture from the air and when that freezes and thaws, it can cause cracks. Extreme temperatures which cause fluctuations in temperature can also cause thermal contraction and expansion leaders ing to stress fractures in marble left out in the open.

Cemetery statues can be made in granite or marble but granite appears to be a preferred material for most of the sculptures you might see in the cemetery. That is the case because granite is cheaper than marble, is more resilient and offers a more natural look. Many mausoleums that do business with us prefer to order granite angel statues and that is so because they feel that granite is more lasting and less prone to damage.

Here are 10 granite angel statues you can have for the mausoleum or cemetery. These granite angel statues come in grey granite and are designed to last years when placed outdoors.

1. This majestic granite angel is a guardian angel and is seen with a hand pointing upwards. When placed in the cemetery, the angel can be seen as signifying that the soul of the deceased or departed has ascended into heaven. Such angel statues represent hope and a connection to the heavenly realm. Here, our granite angel statue comes beautifully detailed and is hand carved from solid granite with detailed work shown on the wings of the angel and its gown. The descent from heaven shows that the angel is looking to offer direction to the departed and offering the steps to the heavenly realm.
   
   
2. A thoughtful granite cemetery statue, this heavenly angel offers hope and peace to the living and acts as a spiritual connection to the departed, where she is also seen as a guardian angel to the earthly  here holding a dove wrapped against her chest. There is a lot of meaning given to an angel that holds the dove as this signifies peace, purity, new beginnings, and the Holy Spirit. Christians place a lot of significance to the Holy Spirit where the Spirit descended upon Jesus in the form of a dove during his baptism. To see an angel holding a dove in your dream signifies peace, hope, spiritual comfort and a brighter future. Available in several sizes, our Graceful Angel with Dove Granite Statue comes in several sizes and will add a profound addition to the garden or by a grave where the angel will watch over the deceased and offer comfort to the living.
   
3. One of our outstanding granite praying angel  statues, this finely hand carved granite angel is seen here holding both arms clasped in prayer. Such angels are truly guardian angels which are assigned by God to protect those in the earthly realm and oftentimes seek God’s help and mercy on behalf of human beings. Available in several sizes, our  beautiful praying angel, Heavenly Praying Angel Granite Sculpture, will add years of service for a grave or tombstone, or for a mausoleum where the sight of a praying angel will offer much comfort and peace to the living while offering care and love for the soul of the deceased as they find their way to God’s Kingdom. These granite angel statues come hand carved and are glorious angels which will do well outdoors throughout the seasons.
   
4. Our cathedral angel is designed to add a heavenly presence to the mausoleum or church where he will stand guard to protect the earthly bound in their daily life, infusing the world with the divine presence of God’s love and acting as a conduit in delivering man’s messages to God. These cathedral angels reinforce the belief in angels and offer salvation, encouraging faith in the faithful. Hand carved from a single block of granite, our cathedral angels are available in grey granite and will summon the angels to the cemetery, garden or church where he will usher in years of peace and divine glow to the spaces. Looking stately and divine, this cathedral angel stands guard with both of his elaborately detailed wings clasped together. He is a holy statue to add to the front entrances of the church and can be used to adorn the mausoleum where he will stand guard for many years to come.
   
5. Beautifully detailed and hand carved from granite, our angel stands tall holding a scroll banner in his hand. This angel heralds divine guidance and protection, stretching out a scroll banner to proclaim a message or mission. When placed by a grave, our granite angel can be seen to bear good tidings to the heavenly realm that applauds the good deeds of the deceased. Such angels can also be placed in the church gardens where the bearing of a banner could mean the angel is announcing a call to gather, rally, or proclaim a message that something significant is about to happen. This male angel is carefully hand carved to reflect character and much work is done carving out his attire and acute attention and awareness of the living.
   
6. This granite angel is seen here holding flowers which captures significant detail suggesting abundance and renewal. Angels bearing flowers act as memorial angels which are symbols of love and remembrance. Our Angel is hand carved and highlights delicate details capturing the beautiful posture of a kneeling angel wanting to pay respect and remember a loved one.
   
7. This granite adoration angel, when seen in the context of the Catholic faith, is in adoration, displaying a posture of reverence and worship kneeling before God, Jesus, Mary and the Saints. Such acts of worship is commonly depicted in Catholic statues where angels are often depicted in the act of prayer while kneeling because of their symbolic role in constantly praising and worshipping God. Such adoration angels can be found in the cemetery where they serve as symbols of protection, guidance, and spiritual comfort for the deceased and their families. Our granite adoration angel captures peace and serenity while appearing to sing praises in remembrance of God and His love for humanity, serving as a beautiful addition for a gravesite and as a memorial angel.
   
8. Some of the cemetery angels you might see include angels holding flowers in their hands. Such angels may be known to be guardian angels and the flowers are seen as symbols of remembrance, a special way of honoring the deceased. This granite angel with her flowing robes appears to have made a descent and is offering flowers as a means of spiritual comfort. She comes with a long flowing gown and is seen with her beautiful wings outstretched, a perfect addition for a gravesite or cemetery where she will act as a bridge to offer comfort to the living while offering reassurance that their loved one has gone to God and is residing in a greater place.
   
9. This particular granite angel carries an enormous amount of visual imagery and meaning. The sight of the cross conveys a central symbol of Christianity symbolizing sacrifice, redemption and faith. The cross will bring hope and peace in the midst of earthly suffering. To see an angel with a young child is touching and heartbreaking because it hints at a young life taken away before his time. This statue further highlights the angel acting as guardian angel, ushering the child to a higher realm to God with the symbolic value of the cross guiding the way.
   
10. Some Christians may welcome a Saint Michael granite statue for the cemetery like this awesome granite statue depicting the archangel bearing a sword to subdue the devil as he guides the soul of the faithful to Heaven. He is also seen pointing a hand upward to show the ascent of the soul to Heaven with his angelic guidance given towards their journey. Angels are seen to be intermediaries of God and mankind reflecting as messengers between the earthly and heavenly realms. Because Saint Michael is seen as the defender of the church and the faith, some may use him as the guide to protect the soul of the deceased against the forces of evil and the devil.