I am the same, and for me the older ones have more style and dare I say class, I do feel the older ones are more Solemn, and not in a dark way if that makes sense, but are as you say more dignified and respectful to those who have passed
LOL at Hello not Mello :)
The last one to me looked more like an Elve than a Angel to be honest

Yes!!!!! It looked exactly like an elf!! I have to wonder if it was supposed to be? I hope not, that would be pretty weird, and yet. It really does.
Maybe an elf has some special significance to the person buried there, but I guess we will never know
I was thinking the same thing, wondering if it was child?
I must revisit or check if I have a photo of the whole headstone when I get on my PC next