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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.

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.

1

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.
2

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.
3

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.
4

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.

01

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.

02

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.

03

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.

04

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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