Which term describes a small headstone, set above ground, with a slightly slanting top?

• A. Bevel top marker
• B. Bier
• C. Block
• D. Cap

Answer: (A)

A bevel top marker is a small headstone that sits above the ground and has a top edge cut at a gentle angle, creating a slight slant. This bevelled top gives the marker a distinct, subtle tilt while remaining compact. It’s a common choice in lawn cemeteries when a modest, above-ground memorial is desired. In contrast, a bier is a stand used to carry a casket, a block refers to a larger, solid rectangular monument, and a cap describes a top piece used on caskets or capstones rather than a small marker. So the item described—small, above-ground with a slightly slanting top—fits the bevel top marker.