Memorials

At the time of making arrangements for a funeral, it is not necessary to determine what your future memorial requirements will be. In the case of existing memorials, it will probably be necessary to remove the headstone from the grave prior to the next burial.

 When the funeral has taken place it can take some months, depending on the ground, before the grave will be ready to take a headstone. During this period of settlement, it is recommended where possible, that the Monumental Masons remove the memorial back to their yard for safe keeping. This also reduces costs in the longer term should the memorial require additional inscriptions.

Churchyard Memorials

A churchyard is regulated by the local Diocesan area of the Church of England, therefore there are specific rules and regulations regarding the type of memorial that is permitted for example, the materials used, size and shape as well as the colour of the stone and paint used for the lettering. All memorials should be in keeping with the fabric of the church. 

Cemetery Memorials

Each cemetery has specific size regulations for memorials. Individual designs are normally allowed and photo plagues can normally be accommodated, each cemetery have their own rules and regulations. Kerb sets are only allowed in certain cemeteries. 

Cremation Memorials

Cremation memorials are normally smaller in size than traditional memorials and will mark the position where there has been an interment. Due to their size, less space is available for lettering compared to full size memorials. 

In both churchyards and cemeteries, size restrictions will apply. In churchyards, flat memorial tablets with a maximum dimension of 18”x18”x2” are usually permitted depending on the churchyards rules and regulations.