A
headstone, or
gravestone is a
stele or marker, usually stone, that is placed over a
grave. A
tombstone is a
stele or marker, usually stone, that is placed over a
tomb. They are traditional for burials in the Christian, Jewish and Muslim religions, among others. In most cases they have the deceased's name, date of birth, and date of death inscribed on them, along with a personal message, or
prayer, but they may contain pieces of
funerary art, especially details in stone
relief. In many parts of Europe insetting a photograph of the deceased in a frame is very common.