Provide the wording
Send the exact approved spelling and punctuation for every language to be included.
Language, faith and family
Multilingual headstones with carefully arranged inscriptions.
Mecca Stones designs custom memorials using English, Arabic, Dari, Farsi and combinations of languages, with every line reviewed by the family before production.
A memorial that speaks to every generation
For many families, language is an essential part of identity. A memorial may combine a loved one’s name in English with an Arabic, Dari or Farsi inscription, a poem, a respectful Islamic phrase or a personal message selected by the family.
Multilingual design requires more than placing separate blocks of text on a stone. We consider reading direction, visual balance, letter size, contrast, line spacing, portrait placement and the relationship between each language.
Family approval is essential
The family is responsible for verifying the spelling, translation and religious wording. We provide a complete visual proof so every character, date, name and design element can be reviewed before production begins.
Our multilingual design process
Review the layout
We arrange the languages, artwork and photographs into a clear, balanced memorial design.
Approve every detail
Production begins only after the family confirms all wording and visual details.
Available memorial styles
- Flat granite grave markers
- Half and full ledgers
- Slanted granite markers
- Upright monuments
- Bronze memorials
- Fully custom designs
Serving local and distant families
Our multilingual memorial services are available to families throughout Los Angeles and Southern California. We can also discuss working remotely and shipping completed memorials across California or elsewhere in the United States.
Multilingual inscription questions
Can one memorial include several languages?
Yes. We can create balanced combinations of English, Arabic, Dari, Farsi and other family-provided text.
Who verifies the translation?
The family must verify and approve the exact translation, spelling and religious wording. We provide the visual design and production proof.
Can you design remotely?
Yes. Consultation, wording review and design approval can be handled by phone and electronically for families outside Southern California.