C Mc, Or was that what you were referring to? Sorry if it was, I assumed it was larger rocks, which I have also seen, standing proud of the ground, piled up into the shape of soil on a new burial. But that's a bit more obvious. TE.
Interesting thought...
Is it not just a fashion thing from Victorian/Edwardian times?
I have no idea but will try to find out.
PS If you knock the white stones together they glow!
Mr H