Summary
Picking a headstone is a grave matter. Sorry, we couldn’t resist. But seriously - your Sims will be tied to that gravestone for all eternity. It might as well look nice. Thankfully,The Sims 4: Life and Deathadded a ton of new graves.
With a whole cemetery’s worth of stones to pick from, your Sims will have a gravestone fit for a celebrity. There are fifteen types to choose from, and each one has tons of personality and style. Throw away those urns and get back to the classic headstone. These are all the gravestones in the Sims 4 ranked.
15The Werewolf Gravestone
Howl For The Dead
The Werewolf Gravestone is the best of those available purely because of the character it has. This headstone was originally made for the Werewolf occult state, hence the giant moon on the front. It looks aged, as if it has been left out for years. Historic and spooky, it creates the perfect combination.
Besides being associated with werewolves, the moon also has had an association with the deceased. The waxing and waning of the moon has been associated with the cycle of life, with the new moon embodying death.
14The Mt. Komorebi Gravestone
Sleep Amid The Snow
This gravestone was added in the Snowy Escape expansion pack, and it is inspired by real-life Buddhist grave markers. This gravestone is striking among the available gravestones, and the tie-in to real-life culture makes it unique. It is an excellent option for your Sims, even if they aren’t from Mt. Komorebi.
Snowy Escape introduced two new kinds of deaths to go along with the new gravestone. The first was Death By Falling From A Great Hight, and the second was Death By Vending Machine. Hopefully your Sims have more peaceful reasons to use this gravestone…
13The Skull Gravestone
Alas, Poor Yorick
The skull is the ultimate symbol of mortality. Everyone, even Sims, will eventually become a skull. The skull on the Skull Gravestone is another reference to Victorian grave art, making it a great choice for historic-minded Sims or vintage saves.
Putting a skull on a grave is not only metal as anything, it serves as a friendly reminder to friends and loved ones. Memento mori, after all. This skull is at least quite cute, as it has been sim-ified by the game’s artstyle.
12The Moonstone Gravestone
Forever Under The Moon
Simple elegance never goes out of style, even for the dead. A moonstone is embedded in the top of the gravestone which gives this headstone a classy twist. This gives it a witchy vibe that would suit any Sim who wants to add a little something to their headstone. This vibe is perfect, as it was originally introduced for Witch Sims.
Witchcraft has been in the series since The Sims: Makin' Magic, but this gravestone marks the first time they were given a unique headstone. There’s no better option for those who want to show off their magic, even in death.
11The Vampire Gravestone
Sleep Like The Dead
Vampires are immortal in the Sims 4 - provided they don’t have an unfortunate run in with the sun, or die of thirst. For those who get a bit of a tan, the Vampire gravestone was added.
With the Life and Death expansion, the Vampire gravestone is now open to all, giving goth Sims the perfect opportunity to have the ultimate headstone. Your Sim may be gone, but Bela Lugosi’s still undead, and the night goes on with this headstone in place.
10The Raven Gravestone
Quoth The Raven
Sims that choose the Raven Gravestone will be well-guarded during their final rest. With the addition of ravens to the game in Life and Death, Sims can now befriend (and be-enemy) ravens. Ravens can give gifts…or cause an early demise.
Ravens have been used in funerary art for centuries. They are often associated with death, but they are intelligent and loyal animals. Some people have even managed to befriend ravens in real life.
9The Black Gravestone
Back In Black
The carvings in the stone resemble Victorian grave motifs, but what stands out is the black color of the stone. This headstone is unique for being made of a completely black material. This color, plus the heart and the swirls, will make a splash in any graveyard.
The color black has been associated with mourning for centuries, but it gained popularity during the Victorian period. Imagine an all black gravestone for those Sims that give the Victorian feel.
8The Rose Gravestone
A Rose For The Dead
There is a link between flowers and death, and there has been one for ages. Flowers were used to cover up the lesspleasantaspects of death and served as an offering of beauty amid sadness.
you may leave a permanent offering of flowers for your Sims with the Rose Gravestone. A rose is carved into the stone, a rose that will never age or wilt, making it an ideal tribute.
7The Horse Gravestone
Eternally A Horse Girl
This headstone was initially created for Horses, but now there’s nothing stopping the Horse Girls in your Sims' lives from representing their favorite animal for all eternity. The horse on the stone is mid-leap, which adds a dynamic action moment to the carving.
Interestingly this was the only pet-specific headstone made available by Sims. Both dogs and cats have their own headstones, but as of now they are still unique to dogs and cats. Typical of cats not to share, we suppose.
6The Hourglass Gravestone
Ran Out Of Time
Eventually, every Sim runs out of time - even if theyused that time wisely. For those Sims who like to remind other Sims about the ever-encroaching nature of death, this headstone has an hourglass carved into the bottom. It is likely inspired by Victorian grave art, as the hourglass was a popular motif for inscriptions.
A lot of Victorian grave art was meant to remind the viewer of their own mortality rather than venerate the deceased. This Victorian-style headstone continues the theme in The Sims.
