Wayside Marble and Sandstone Crosses

A wayside marble cross and a marble cross on a monument (grave)

The wayside cross is a Christian symbol that serves as a place of worship and prayer.

The tradition of installing wayside crosses dates back to the IV century AD, when Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire. Then they began to be used as a sign of faith and a reminder of the crucifixion of Christ.

In the Middle Ages, with the growing popularity of pilgrimage, wayside crosses began to be installed along the roads leading to holy places. Over time, this Christian symbol began to be erected not only in settlements, but also in natural areas (on hills, in forests), creating secluded corners for prayer and thought.

Wayside crosses perform not only a spiritual function. Nowadays, they serve as an element of cultural heritage, combining history and faith. Now crosses can be installed:

  • near churches or on private plots near temples where religious services are held;
  • along the pilgrimage routes on the way to the holy places as a reminder of faith and the need for prayer;
  • in places where significant historical events took place, in which the strength and faith of the people were manifested;
  • in landscape areas (on mountain peaks, hills and valleys);
  • on individual graves and mass burials in memory of the deceased and to indicate their spiritual presence (as a full-fledged monument or one of the elements of a memorial complex).

A marble cross on a grave or monument in Orthodox culture symbolizes faith in the resurrection and eternal life. It also serves as a sign of respect for the deceased. It is a spiritual symbol that expresses hope and prayer for a person to find peace.

The cross reminds of Jesus Christ and his sacrifice for the salvation of mankind. This is a sign of belonging to the Orthodox faith and evidence that the deceased was part of the Christian community. According to tradition, the white marble cross over the grave is considered to be the prototype of the future bright resurrection.

Advantages of marble crosses

Wood has long been a popular material for wayside crosses due to its accessibility, ease of processing and symbolic connection with the cross on which Christ was crucified. However, a wooden cross installed in an open area was eventually subjected to the destructive effects of external factors: moisture, wind, sun, temperature fluctuations. Therefore, people began to use stone more and more often, which is much stronger and more reliable.

Dialit company specializes in making custom marble crosses. Advantages of our products:

  • Aesthetics. Marble has a variety of shades and a beautiful natural pattern that never repeats. Thanks to this, all stone products, even those made according to the same project, are unique.
  • Resistance to temperature changes. Wayside crosses, designed for outdoor installation, are made exclusively of frost-resistant types of marble that can withstand significant changes in temperature conditions. Marble crosses on graves and memorials do not crack in the cold and do not deform in the heat.
  • Easy to care for. The marble cross mounted on the grave is easy to clean with a brush and special tools.

Where to order a marble cross on a grave

You can order a marble cross at an affordable price at the Dialit company. We offer a full range of services — from design to manufacturing and installation of the product on site.

Our employees independently develop a design project, after which they send a sketch to the customer for approval. If the client makes adjustments, we correct the project so that it fully meets expectations.

We use high-quality marble from Greece, Italy, Turkey, India, Portugal. Our craftsmen can decorate the marble cross with carvings. The processing is done manually, which gives the marble product additional grace and individuality, emphasizing its greatness.

To buy a marble cross on a grave, place an application on the website or contact us by phone. We will provide an opportunity to familiarize ourselves with the company’s catalog and pre-calculate the cost of the product. If necessary, we will arrange delivery to any region of Ukraine and abroad.