This document provides information and guidance for designing and ordering burial and cremation memorials. It includes examples of different types of memorials made from materials like granite and marble in various colors, shapes, designs, and inscriptions. The document guides customers through the steps of choosing material, color, shape, design, inscription, and working with staff to customize a memorial that honors the deceased.

1. Funeralcare
Headstone memorials
Your guide to burial and
cremation memorials

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Black granite
MarblePortland
Dark grey granite
Aurora granite
Visag blue granite Balmoral granite Blue pearl granite
Light grey granite Star galaxy granite
Red granite
Material colour chart
As our materials are natural stone, the colour can
vary slightly from those shown here.

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If you would like to design a memorial to your individual
requirements, please follow these steps:
1. The first thing to do is choose the type of stone and we can
help you to do this. If you choose granite, you'll also need to
select either polished, part-polished, honed or rustic granite.
2. The next step is to choose the colour of the memorial.
The material colour chart in this brochure may help you
to do this and we can offer advice.
3. You can then choose the shape of the memorial headpiece
from the shapes shown here.
4. You may like to add a design to the memorial. There are
many memorials within this brochure that have been
engraved with a design and also a Designs section in this
brochure. Alternatively, you may wish to choose a design to
reflect the life and personality of your loved one, which can
be designed for you. Please talk to us about your thoughts.
5. The final step is to choose the inscription for the memorial.
There are various inscriptions engraved on the memorials
throughout this brochure and examples of verses can be
found in the Lettering and Inscriptions section.
6. Our team is available to discuss your requirements with you
and provide any advice that you may need. We will confirm
the cost of the memorial before placing your order with
our memorial mason.
The skill of the stonemasons isn't limited to what you see in this brochure.
If there is a memorial that you'd like which isn't featured, we will be
happy to check if our masons can produce it for you.
Ogee
Square
Round
Peon
Heart
Half Peon
Half Ogee
Designing a Memorial

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Rustic Memorials
GR02
Dark grey granite gothic memorial
with ivy leaf carving.
GR01
Light grey granite memorial with traditional
rustic edging.
GR03
Rustic dark grey granite memorial with
floral design.
GR04
Red granite rustic memorial shown with a
cut and gilded inscription.
If you prefer, you can choose an alternative colour or shape for a memorial.

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GM02
Blue pearl granite book memorial with cut and
painted silver inscription.
GM01
Light grey granite open book memorial with
cord and tassel.
Polished Granite Memorials
GM03
Star galaxy granite
memorial with cut and
gilded inscription.
The memorial is shown
placed on a concrete base,
please refer to local rules
and regulations which our
staff will advise you about.

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GM07
Red granite round top memorial with
football design.
GM06
Black granite shaped memorial with splayed edges,
shown with an optional ceramic photo plaque
and frame.
GM05
Black granite square top memorial shown
with church window design and cut and
gilded inscription.
GM04
Black granite memorial with hand-painted
rose designs.

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GM09
Large black granite memorial shown with gilded
Arabic prayer. The Arabic prayer is an example,
you can choose an alternative design or not to
have a design at all.
GM10
Black granite square top memorial with hand-painted
shadow blast rose design.
GM08
Balmoral granite memorial with shaped base, shown
with an optional hands and rose bronze.
All our memorials are tailor-made.
If you prefer, you can choose an
alternative colour or shape for
a memorial.
Almost any design can be engraved
on a memorial, you can choose an
alternative design to reflect the
personality of a loved one.
Polished Granite Memorials

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GM11
Black granite ogee cap memorial with red pillars and
curved back plate.
GM13
Blue pearl granite peon top
memorial with a floral and cross
design shown with a silver
inscription.
GM12
Black granite memorial shown with dove design.
If you prefer, you can choose an alternative colour or shape for a memorial.

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Memorials for Churchyards
CY01
Yorkstone gothic memorial with hand
carved design.
CY02
Honed granite memorial shown with
a simple cross design.
CY04
Dark grey honed granite memorial shown
with a white painted inscription.
CY03
Portland memorial shown with a plain
cross design.
These are some examples of churchyard memorials, there may be regulations governing
the types of memorials that are permitted and we will advise you about these.

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MM01
Carved book memorial with hand floral carving and
black painted inscription.
Marble Memorials
MM02
Peon shaped memorial with hand carved
cross and roses, shown with a black
painted inscription.

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Kerb Sets
KS02
Black polished granite kerb set
with white chippings, corner
vase posts and optional flower
containers, also shown with an
optional black granite vase.
The memorial is shown placed
on a concrete base, please refer
to local rules and regulations
which our staff will advise
you about.
Kerb sets can be filled either with earth or
chippings. Earth and chippings are supplied at
an additional cost and chippings are available
in many colours.
Kerb sets may not be permitted in some areas
and we will advise you about this.
KS01
Part-polished balmoral granite
cross and base shown with white
chippings and an optional vase.

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KS04
Marble carved heart
memorial with splayed
kerbs, corner vase posts
with optional flower
containers and shown
with an earth infill.
KS05
Red polished granite
kerb set with corner
vase posts and optional
flower containers, shown
with pale green chippings.
A close-up of
the top of the
marble heart.
KS03
Light grey polished
granite kerb set with
book and ledger.
If you prefer, you can choose an alternative colour or shape for a memorial.

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Individually Designed
Memorials
Black polished granite daisy memorial.
If you prefer, you can have a memorial
individually designed to your exact
specifications, subject to local rules
and regulations.
Whether you have a specific theme,
a design you’d like to replicate or an
alternative three-dimensional shape
in mind such as an angel, flower or
animal, we can help you to create
a fitting memorial which truly
represents the individual interests,
characteristics or personality of a
loved one.
Black polished granite oval top memorial shown with
bespoke dove in flight design.
Aurora polished granite shaped memorial with
carved orchid on memorial and base.

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Dark grey honed granite gothic shaped memorial
with bespoke hand carved rose design.
Black polished granite three-piece Celtic
cross memorial.
Black polished granite shaped memorial with
carved praying hands.
Black polished granite memorial with carved
floral spray.

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Designs
Our experienced craftsmen can produce
almost any design you choose, subject to
copyright. Here is just a small selection of
designs that we can produce using different
techniques. If you prefer, you can choose an
alternative design to reflect the interests or
hobbies of a loved one.
Some designs are more appropriate for
certain colours of stone, our staff will be
happy to give you further advice.
If you choose a design for a memorial, the
size and position of the design, as well as
the size of the memorial, will determine the
number of inscriptions that can be engraved.
Our staff are on hand to assist you with your
decision and can help you to choose the size
and finish of the design.

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Lettering
1. Cut and gilded gold lettering in Roman font.
2. Cut and painted blue lettering in Plain Block font.
3. Cut and painted pink lettering in Comic Sans font.
4. Cut and painted green lettering in Script font.
5. Cut and painted silver lettering in Old English font.
6. Cut and painted blue lettering in Celtic font.
7. Cut and painted white lettering in Albertus
(BOLD) font.
Some fonts are not suitable for leaded or hand-cut
letters and we'll advise you about this.
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Examples of some lettering types are shown below,
along with some popular lettering fonts.

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Inscriptions and Verses
In loving memory of
Gone are the days we used to share,
but in our hearts you’re always there
In remembrance of
Sacred to the memory of
Treasured memories of
Reunited
We will remember them
Together again
His life a beautiful memory, his absence a
silent grief
Peace, perfect peace
Cherished memories
Alive in the hearts of those that
loved him
Sadly missed
Rest in peace
Always in our thoughts
Forever in our hearts
Gone from us but not forgotten
Love’s last gift, remembrance
Ever loved, ever remembered
At rest
The Lord shall give thee rest
In our hearts you will always stay loved and
remembered everyday
To help you choose the wording for a
memorial, we’ve listed some popular
inscriptions and verses below.
These are intended as a guide only and
if you wish, you can choose your own
wording to express your feelings.
Some churchyards and cemeteries have
restrictions about the wording that can be
featured on memorials and we will advise
you about these when you are deciding
upon the inscription.

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Vases
VA03
Balmoral polished granite vase. Available in a variety
of colours.
VA04
Marble chamfered vase.
VA01
Black polished granite vase with plinth, shown with a
floral design.
VA02
Large heart-shaped vase shown in red polished
granite. Available in a variety of colours.
VA05
Marble vase with hand carved rose and plinth, shown
with a black painted inscription.
VA06
Blue pearl granite rustic vase with polished
face, shown with a cut and gilded inscription.
If you prefer, you can choose an alternative colour for a vase.

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Accessories
Photo plaques
We offer a selection
of ceramic photo
plaques and frames
which are produced
with a photograph
of your choice.
Ceramic photo plaques
are also available in other
shapes – for example,
heart, round and rectangle.
Please ask if you would
like to see other plaques
and frames that we
can provide.
Bronzes
You may wish to add a
bronze to a memorial.
A small selection of
bronzes is featured here
and we will be happy to
show you alternatives.
Hands and rose Dove release
Ceramic photo plaque
in oval frame
Patterned photo frame
Plain cross
Silver photo frame
Statues
Statues are a popular
additional feature for
memorials. We offer a
wide range of designs
and sizes and our
staff will advise you
about these.
Angel Jesus Mary

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Cremation Memorials
CR05
Sloping marble heart shaped
plaque on a plinth.
CR06
Sloping black polished granite heart shaped
plaque on a plinth.
CR03
Visag blue polished granite book memorial
with additional vase.
CR04
Dark grey polished granite desk tablet
with vase.
CR01
Balmoral polished granite desk tablet with optional
flower container. Available in a variety of colours.
CR02
Black polished granite desk with curved pages.

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CR09
Sloping black polished
granite plaque and base.
CR07
Black polished granite square top cremation memorial
with floral design. You can choose not to include a
design or select an alternative design if you wish.
CR08
Visag blue polished granite heart memorial shown
with a painted silver inscription and designs.
If you prefer, you can choose an alternative colour or shape for a memorial.

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Children’s Memorials
CH02
Heart shaped star galaxy polished granite
memorial with carved rose design.
CH01
Teddy bear memorial holding black polished
granite heart.
CH03
Round top black polished granite memorial
with bunny.
If you would prefer to create a completely
different memorial which is designed and
produced to your exact specifications,
then we can also help you to do this.
We can discuss the ideas that you have,
whether you have a number of ideas that
you'd like to combine or even if you'd like
a memorial in an alternative colour or
shape, we can help you to create a
unique memorial.
You can also choose to add a design to a
memorial – for example, you may like to add
a favourite cartoon character, subject to
copyright. We are available to discuss your
thoughts with you and to help you with
your decision.

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CH04
Black granite memorial with football theme.
The scarf and lettering can be changed
to any colour.
CH06
Light grey star memorial sat on a black polished
granite plinth and base.
CH07
Red polished granite jigsaw piece memorial.
CH05
Teddy bear memorial holding black polished
granite star.
If you prefer, you can choose an alternative colour or shape for a memorial.

25. When you’re ready to discuss your thoughts
and choices for a memorial, please contact us.
We'll provide any advice or guidance that you
may need and will help you at every step of
the way.
Firstly we will check the local rules and
regulations to ensure that your preferred
memorial is permitted in the churchyard or
cemetery of your choice.
When this has been confirmed, we’ll then
provide you with a no obligation itemised
estimate for your chosen memorial.
If you decide to go ahead, we’ll then apply for
the necessary permission and permits on
your behalf.
A layout of the new memorial will then be
produced for you to approve. This will show the
shape of the memorial, the inscription you have
selected in your chosen font, along with the
position of any flower containers, designs or
photo plaques that you have decided upon.
The layout will need to be checked carefully
and approved by you.
Once the layout is approved, work will start
on the memorial and we’ll then contact you
to let you know when your memorial is ready.
When the memorial has been placed on the
grave, we’ll send you a photograph to show
the memorial in situ.
If you would like any further information about
any of our memorials, please contact us.
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