Memorial Guide

Guide to Memorial Types

Understanding the different styles of memorials available is the first step in creating a fitting tribute. Explore the characteristics of lawn memorials, kerb sets, and cremation plaques.

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Understanding the Options

Every cemetery has specific areas dedicated to different types of memorials. Here is an overview of the most common styles we craft.

Lawn Memorials

Lawn memorials are the most common choice in modern cemeteries. These elegant headstones are designed to sit flush with the surrounding grass, creating a neat and uniform appearance. Available in various heights (typically around 2–2½ ft), they offer ample space for inscriptions while maintaining the cemetery's manicured look.

Key Features

Available in all granite colours
Custom heights to suit cemetery regulations
Space for multiple inscriptions

Best suited forTown and council cemeteries where groundskeepers mow over the graves. Ideal for new burials in lawn cemeteries where uniformity is required.

Traditional Kerb Sets

Kerb memorials provide a complete enclosure around the grave, offering maximum space for personalisation. The kerb creates a defined area for floral displays and additional memorial elements. This traditional style is particularly popular for family plots and allows for more elaborate commemorations.

Key Features

Complete grave enclosure with defined borders
Multiple inscription panels available
Integrated flower vases can be included

Best suited forLarger traditional cemeteries and churchyards that permit full grave coverings. Perfect for families wanting a substantial, distinctive family plot.

Cremation Memorials

Smaller memorials designed specifically for ashes plots. They range from simple flat tablets to miniature versions of lawn memorials, providing a fitting tribute for cremation ashes.

Key Features

Sized perfectly for restricted cremation plots
Available as flat tablets, small headstones, or raised desk tablets
Can incorporate small flower vases

Best suited forDedicated gardens of remembrance sections and specific ashes plots. Perfect for those seeking a modest yet meaningful memorial.

Vases & Ornaments

Freestanding stone vessels designed to hold flowers. They can act as a memorial on their own or be added to an existing grave, providing flexibility and additional personalisation options.

Key Features

Provides a dedicated, tidy space for floral tributes
Can be inscribed with a short message or initials
Often used to mark a plot while deciding on a permanent headstone

Best suited forSmall budgets, temporary markers, or adding to an unmarked family grave. Also ideal as additions to existing memorials.

Before You Choose

A memorial is a permanent addition to the landscape. Careful planning ensures your choice is both beautiful and practical for the years ahead.

Cemetery Regulations

Before falling in love with a specific type, check your cemetery's rules. Many modern cemeteries only permit lawn memorials and ban kerb sets entirely.

Long-term Maintenance

Consider who will look after the grave in decades space. Lawn memorials or kerb sets with a solid cover slab require the least ongoing maintenance.

Inscription Space

If you plan for the memorial to serve multiple family members over time, ensure the headstone is large enough to accommodate future inscriptions.

Material Suitability

Ensure the material you choose is suitable for the specific type of memorial. For example, some softer stones shouldn't be used for flat ground tablets.

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Our experienced team can help you choose the perfect memorial type for your specific situation. We understand that every family and cemetery is different.

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