It may feel incomplete when a grave does not have a gravestone. Today, every new grave is certainly given a gravestone so that it is easier to identify. This differs from the past, when people were not yet familiar with gravestones. The way to mark a grave so it would not be lost or level with the ground was usually just a black stone marker, known as a kijing.
The presence of gravestones as grave markers in Indonesia is certainly tied to the influence of European culture in the archipelago. The word nisan comes from insan, meaning human being, and its letters were later rearranged into nisan. The gravestone's function is more than just a marker. The presence of a gravestone is a form of respect for those who have passed away. Gravestones come in a variety of shapes and prices, determined by their size and the type of material used.
So roughly how much does a gravestone cost in South Jakarta? Below are the types of gravestones and their price ranges offered in the South Jakarta area, compiled by Kamboja .
1. Standing Gravestone (Batu Nisan Tancap)
A standing gravestone is a gravestone whose shape is nearly the same as the wooden board that first served as a grave marker. The difference is that it comes in a range of materials such as cast concrete, marble, granite, or ceramic. The production time also varies. A standing gravestone can typically be completed in about 5 days. Prices vary, and in the Menteng Pulo area they range from IDR 300,000 to IDR 1 million, depending on the materials used.
2. Book-Style Gravestone (Batu Nisan Buku) A book-style gravestone is a gravestone shaped like an open book. This type is usually used for two people, since different names can be inscribed on its right and left sides. Materials for this type are chosen mainly for their durability and longevity, such as marble, granite, and ceramic. The choice of material is also a consideration once the gravestone is finished. Production takes longer, roughly two weeks. Prices vary by material, and in the Pejaten Barat area they range from IDR 600,000 to IDR 1.5 million. Besides the material chosen, the size of the gravestone is also a factor in the price.
3. Box-Style Gravestone (Batu Nisan Kotak)
A book-style headstone is a headstone shaped like an open book. This type is usually made for two people, since different names can be engraved on the right and left pages.
Materials chosen for this kind of headstone are usually durable and long-lasting, such as marble, granite, and ceramic. The choice of material is also taken into account when the headstone is assessed once completed. The process takes longer, roughly two weeks. Prices vary by material; in the Pejaten Barat area, headstone prices in Jakarta range from IDR 600,000 to IDR 1.5 million. Besides the material chosen, the size of the headstone also affects the price.
3. Box-Shaped Headstone
Tombstone box type tombstone is the most commonly used at public cemeteries (TPU). Its purpose is usually to make graves look neater and more uniform. These tombstones come in a variety of materials, such as cast concrete, marble, granite, or ceramic. The process itself can take roughly 3 weeks to one month. Prices also vary; in the Kemang area of South Jakarta, the price range for tombstones starts from IDR 1,000,000 to IDR 2,000,000, depending on the size of the tombstone and the materials used.
Those are the types of tombstones most often used at public cemeteries. In some regions, the use of tombstones at TPU is now regulated by the local government. This is closely tied to the function of arranging graves so they look tidier and more orderly. Before buying a tombstone to tidy a grave, it is best to first check the arrangement rules at the TPU in question so you don't choose the wrong one. With Kamboja, providing funeral grief services for families who have lost a loved one brings peace of mind and emotional support.
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The Kamboja team writes guides on bereavement, funeral arrangements and funeral planning to help families in Indonesia.
