Coverage requirements

Monument & Headstone Makers & Retailers

Manufacturing & Industrial70% completeness
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Last updated August 2026 · Maintained and reviewed by the Advocate Insurance Consultants coverage research team.

Overview

What an adequately protected Monument & Headstone Makers & Retailers program looks like

Monument manufacturers and retailers create and sell monuments and memorials. Operations involve frequent travel to cemeteries and transporting extremely heavy stone pieces. They serve families, funeral providers, and cemeteries. Protecting the balance sheet is the aim of this Advocate Standard profile, which benchmarks the coverages that matter most for monument & headstone makers & retailers, including Auto Liability, General Liability, Worker's Compensation, Fidelity Bond, Physical Property, under limit, deductible, and carrier-quality standards.

Key takeaways

  • Spans 144 published requirements across 41 coverage type-peril pairs.
  • Applies to 2 asset types: Manufacturer, Manufacturing.
  • Covers 15 coverage types and 14 distinct perils.

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9 of 41 WIM pairs required

Coverage tower

Required limits by coverage type and peril

Property8 coverage types

Fidelity Bond

Overall limit$100K

Business Income

Flood≥ Business Income Amount for Buildings in an SFHA
TRIA - Property≥ Business Income Amount
Earthquake≥ Business Income Amount
Named Storm≥ Business Income Amount
Water / Sewer Backup≥ Business Income Amount
Wildfire≥ Business Income Amount
Wind Hail≥ Business Income Amount
Overall limit≥ Business Income Amount

Physical

Flood≥ RCV / Insurable Value of First 2 Floors Above Grade + any Floors Below Grade of Buildings Located in an SFHA
TRIA - Property≥ RCV of Existing Structure / Insurable Value
Earthquake≥ RCV of Existing Structure / Insurable Value
Named Storm≥ RCV of Existing Structure / Insurable Value
Water / Sewer Backup≥ RCV of Existing Structure / Insurable Value
Wildfire≥ RCV of Existing Structure / Insurable Value
Wind Hail≥ RCV of Existing Structure / Insurable Value
Overall limit≥ RCV of Existing Structure / Insurable Value

Builder's Risk

Overall limit≥ RCV of Existing Structure / Insurable Value

Business Personal Property

Overall limit≥ RCV of Existing Structure / Insurable Value

Inland Marine

Fire≥ Value of Property in Care, Custody, or Control / Scheduled Inland Marine Value
Theft≥ Value of Property in Care, Custody, or Control / Scheduled Inland Marine Value
Water Damage≥ Value of Property in Care, Custody, or Control / Scheduled Inland Marine Value
Overall limit≥ Value of Property in Care, Custody, or Control / Scheduled Inland Marine Value

Limited Fungus

Overall limit$15K

Ordinance or Law

Earthquake≥ RCV of Existing Structure / Insurable Value
Flood≥ RCV of Existing Structure / Insurable Value
Named Storm≥ RCV of Existing Structure / Insurable Value
Wind Hail≥ RCV of Existing Structure / Insurable Value
Overall limit≥ RCV of Existing Structure / Insurable Value
Liability7 coverage types

General Liability

Overall limit$4M
Assault & Battery$5M

Pollution Liabiltiy

Overall limit$1M

Auto Liability

Hired & Non-Owned Auto$5M
Owned Auto$5M
Overall limit$5M

Disability Liability

Overall limit$2M

Employer's Liability

Overall limit$2M

Worker's Compensation

Overall limit$500K

Terrorism Liability

TRIA - Liability$2M
Overall limit$2M

Requirements

Full requirement set for Monument & Headstone Makers & Retailers

Every requirement in the Advocate standard, 144 rows across limits, deductibles, carrier rating, and presence checks. Search and filter to drill in.

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RequirementPerilRequirement typeApplicabilityRequirement
Property › Builder's RiskAcceptable Blanket Builder's Risk DeductibleOverallDeductibleBlanketBlanket Builder's Risk deductible must not exceed $50,000.
Property › Business IncomeAcceptable Blanket Business Income DeductibleOverallDeductibleBlanketBlanket Business Income deductible must not exceed $50,000.
Property › Business IncomeAcceptable Blanket Business Income Earthquake DeductibleEarthquakeDeductibleBlanketBlanket Business Income Earthquake deductible must not exceed 10% of the insured value.
Property › Business IncomeAcceptable Blanket Business Income Named Storm DeductibleNamed StormDeductibleBlanketBlanket Business Income Named Storm deductible must not exceed 5% of the insured value.
Property › Business IncomeAcceptable Blanket Business Income Wind Hail DeductibleWind HailDeductibleBlanketBlanket Business Income Wind Hail deductible must not exceed 5% of the insured value.
Property › Business Personal PropertyAcceptable Blanket Business Personal Property DeductibleOverallDeductibleBlanketBlanket Business Personal Property deductible must not exceed $50,000.
Property › Inland MarineAcceptable Blanket Inland Marine DeductibleOverallDeductibleBlanketBlanket Inland Marine deductible must not exceed $50,000.
Property › Limited FungusAcceptable Blanket Limited Fungus DeductibleOverallDeductibleBlanketBlanket Limited Fungus deductible must not exceed $50,000.
Property › Ordinance or LawAcceptable Blanket Ordinance or Law DeductibleOverallDeductibleBlanketOrdinance or Law deductible must not exceed $50,000.
Property › PhysicalAcceptable Blanket Physical DeductibleOverallDeductibleBlanketBlanket Physical deductible must not exceed $50,000.
Property › PhysicalAcceptable Blanket Physical Earthquake DeductibleEarthquakeDeductibleBlanketBlanket Physical Earthquake deductible must not exceed 10% of the insured value.
Property › PhysicalAcceptable Blanket Physical Named Storm DeductibleNamed StormDeductibleBlanketBlanket Physical Named Storm deductible must not exceed 5% of the insured value.
Property › PhysicalAcceptable Blanket Physical Wind Hail DeductibleWind HailDeductibleBlanketBlanket Physical Wind Hail deductible must not exceed 5% of the insured value.
Property › Builder's RiskAcceptable Scheduled Builder's Risk DeductibleOverallDeductibleScheduledScheduled Builder's Risk deductible must not exceed $50,000.
Property › Business IncomeAcceptable Scheduled Business Income DeductibleOverallDeductibleScheduledScheduled Business Income deductible must not exceed $50,000.
Property › Business IncomeAcceptable Scheduled Business Income Earthquake DeductibleEarthquakeDeductibleScheduledScheduled Business Income Earthquake deductible must not exceed 10% of the insured value.
Property › Business IncomeAcceptable Scheduled Business Income Named Storm DeductibleNamed StormDeductibleScheduledScheduled Business Income Named Storm deductible must not exceed 5% of the insured value.
Property › Business IncomeAcceptable Scheduled Business Income Wind Hail DeductibleWind HailDeductibleScheduledScheduled Business Income Wind Hail deductible must not exceed 5% of the insured value.
Property › Business Personal PropertyAcceptable Scheduled Business Personal Property DeductibleOverallDeductibleScheduledScheduled Business Personal Property deductible must not exceed $50,000.
Property › Inland MarineAcceptable Scheduled Inland Marine DeductibleOverallDeductibleScheduledScheduled Inland Marine deductible must not exceed $50,000.
Property › Limited FungusAcceptable Scheduled Limited Fungus DeductibleOverallDeductibleScheduledScheduled Limited Fungus deductible must not exceed $50,000.
Property › Ordinance or LawAcceptable Scheduled Ordinance or Law DeductibleOverallDeductibleScheduledOrdinance or Law deductible must not exceed $50,000.
Property › PhysicalAcceptable Scheduled Physical DeductibleOverallDeductibleScheduledScheduled Physical deductible must not exceed $50,000.
Property › PhysicalAcceptable Scheduled Physical Earthquake DeductibleEarthquakeDeductibleScheduledScheduled Physical Earthquake deductible must not exceed 10% of the insured value.
Property › PhysicalAcceptable Scheduled Physical Named Storm DeductibleNamed StormDeductibleScheduledScheduled Physical Named Storm deductible must not exceed 5% of the insured value.
Property › PhysicalAcceptable Scheduled Physical Wind Hail DeductibleWind HailDeductibleScheduledScheduled Physical Wind Hail deductible must not exceed 5% of the insured value.
General › AllDo Not Allow Premium FinancingOverallOtherAllPremium-financed insurance is not accepted.
General › AllDo Not Allow Premium FinancingOverallOtherAllPremium-financed insurance is not accepted.
Liability › General LiabilityGeneral Liability Aggregate Scaled to Annual SalesOverallLimitAllGeneral Liability aggregate limit must scale with the business's size: at least $4,000,000 in aggregate when annual gross sales exceed $10,000,000, and at least $2,000,000 in aggregate when annual gross sales are $10,000,000 or less.
Liability › General LiabilityGeneral Liability Aggregate Scaled to Annual SalesOverallLimitAllGeneral Liability aggregate limit must scale with the business's size: at least $4,000,000 in aggregate when annual gross sales exceed $10,000,000, and at least $2,000,000 in aggregate when annual gross sales are $10,000,000 or less.
General › AllInsurance Carrier RatingOverallCarrier RatingAllCarrier must have AM Best rating >= A- and size >= VII.
General › AllInsurance Carrier RatingOverallCarrier RatingAllCarrier must have AM Best rating >= A- and size >= VII.
Liability › Pollution LiabiltiyPollution Liability Required for Hazardous OperationsOverallLimitAllOperations with hazardous materials or processes must carry Pollution Liability of at least $1,000,000.
Liability › Pollution LiabiltiyPollution Liability Required for Hazardous OperationsOverallLimitAllOperations with hazardous materials or processes must carry Pollution Liability of at least $1,000,000.
Liability › General LiabilityProducts / Completed Operations Coverage Required for ExportsOverallOtherAllManufacturers that export must confirm Products and Completed Operations coverage.
Liability › General LiabilityProducts / Completed Operations Coverage Required for ExportsOverallOtherAllManufacturers that export must confirm Products and Completed Operations coverage.
Liability › Worker's CompensationStatutory Workers Compensation ConfirmedOverallOtherAllWorkers Compensation must be at statutory limits with Employers Liability.
Liability › Auto LiabilitySufficient Auto Liability - Hired & Non-Owned Auto Excess/Umbrella LimitHired & Non-Owned AutoLimitAllHired & Non-Owned Auto excess/umbrella sublimit must be at least $5,000,000.
Liability › Auto LiabilitySufficient Auto Liability - Hired & Non-Owned Auto LimitHired & Non-Owned AutoLimitAllHired & Non-Owned Auto sublimit must be at least $1,000,000.
Liability › Auto LiabilitySufficient Auto Liability - Owned Auto Excess/Umbrella LimitOwned AutoLimitAllOwned Auto excess/umbrella sublimit must be at least $5,000,000.
Liability › Auto LiabilitySufficient Auto Liability - Owned Auto LimitOwned AutoLimitAllOwned Auto sublimit must be at least $1,000,000.
Liability › Auto LiabilitySufficient Auto Liability Excess/Umbrella LimitOverallLimitAllAuto Liability must carry an excess/umbrella limit of at least $5,000,000.
Liability › Auto LiabilitySufficient Auto Liability LimitOverallLimitAllAuto Liability must carry a combined single limit of at least $1,000,000.
Property › Builder's RiskSufficient Blanket Builder's Risk LimitOverallLimitBlanketBlanket Builder's Risk limit must be at least the RCV / insurable value.
Property › Business IncomeSufficient Blanket Business Income - Certified Acts of Terrorism LimitTRIA - PropertyLimitBlanketBlanket Business Income (Certified Acts of Terrorism) limit must be at least the 12-month business income value.
Property › Business IncomeSufficient Blanket Business Income - Earthquake LimitEarthquakeLimitBlanketBlanket Business Income (Earthquake) limit must be at least the 12-month business income value.
Property › Business IncomeSufficient Blanket Business Income - Named Storm LimitNamed StormLimitBlanketBlanket Business Income (Named Storm) limit must be at least the 12-month business income value.
Property › Business IncomeSufficient Blanket Business Income - Water / Sewer Backup LimitWater / Sewer BackupLimitBlanketBlanket Business Income (Water / Sewer Backup) limit must be at least the 12-month business income value.
Property › Business IncomeSufficient Blanket Business Income - Wildfire LimitWildfireLimitBlanketBlanket Business Income (Wildfire) limit must be at least the 12-month business income value.
Property › Business IncomeSufficient Blanket Business Income - Wind Hail LimitWind HailLimitBlanketBlanket Business Income (Wind Hail) limit must be at least the 12-month business income value.

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Compliance

Who requires Monument & Headstone Makers & Retailers

  • Monument and headstone makers and retailers insurance is required by cemeteries, funeral partners and lenders relying on the business.
  • Cemeteries and memorial-park operators require certificates of insurance and additional insured status under general and auto liability before allowing on-site installation of heavy stone pieces.
  • Funeral homes and providers referring families expect proof of liability coverage.
  • Equipment and inventory lenders want property and business income evidence.
  • Landlords of leased showroom and yard space request certificates, and wholesale brokers benchmark limits to place these stone-fabrication and retail risks for shop owners serving families, funeral providers and cemeteries.

Carrier standard. Carrier must have AM Best rating >= A- and size >= VII.

Advocate runs these checks automatically for the brokers who place manufacturing & industrial coverage.

Exclusions

What Monument & Headstone Makers & Retailers does not cover

  • Monument and headstone makers and retailers get property, general and auto liability, and workers' compensation here, though the schedule does not reach every exposure.
  • Because of the sistership exclusion, costs to recall defective monuments are not covered.
  • Damage to the maker's own product and faulty-installation claims to the insured's work are general liability business-risk carve-outs.
  • Pollution arising from sandblasting dust, abrasives and solvents remains excluded absent a standalone policy, and none is carried.
  • Cyber coverage is not carried, and directors and officers and employment practices liability are similarly missing.
  • For cutting and blasting equipment, gradual wear and mechanical breakdown remain uninsured under standard property forms unless equipment breakdown perils are endorsed.

Risk advisory

Typical coverage gaps in Manufacturing & Industrial

Monument and headstone makers and retailers face their leading exposure in workers' compensation and auto, driven by handling extremely heavy stone and frequent travel to cemeteries.

  • Confirm workers' compensation limits reflect crush and lifting injuries and, where sandblasting operations run, respiratory hazards; document lifting equipment, rigging and dust controls.
  • Auto liability and physical damage should cover installation vehicles and the transport of heavy pieces, since off-site installation raises exposure.
  • Because abrasives and sandblasting generate dust, evaluate premises pollution coverage that is not carried.
  • Verify general liability covers on-site installation at cemeteries and third-party property damage to markers, plots or memorials.
  • Products-completed operations should respond if an installed monument fails or falls.
  • Confirm inland marine for stone in transit and at customer sites.
  • Finally, document rigging and installation safety procedures, since these controls influence workers' compensation and auto renewal terms.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What insurance do monument and headstone makers need?

Monument and headstone makers and retailers need workers' compensation for heavy-stone handling injuries, commercial auto for cemetery installation and transport, general liability including completed operations, inland marine for stone in transit, commercial property and business income. Sandblasting operations add respiratory and dust exposures worth addressing with pollution coverage.

Does monument makers insurance cover cemetery installation?

Monument makers and retailers insurance covers cemetery installation through general liability and commercial auto, responding to third-party injury or property damage during transport and setting of heavy pieces. Cemeteries typically require additional insured status and certificates before allowing on-site work, and completed-operations coverage should respond if an installed monument later fails.

Do monument makers need pollution coverage for sandblasting?

Monument and headstone makers with sandblasting operations should consider pollution coverage, because abrasive dust and blasting media create environmental and respiratory exposures that general liability's pollution exclusion bars. Monument and headstone makers and retailers insurance lacks a pollution policy, so adding premises pollution and confirming dust controls closes a gap that grows with on-site blasting volume.

What injury risks do monument workers face?

Monument and headstone workers face injury risks from handling extremely heavy stone, including crush, back and lifting injuries, and respiratory hazards where sandblasting is performed. Workers' compensation is a leading exposure, so adequate limits, rigging and lifting equipment, and documented dust-control and safety programs are essential to protect workers.

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