Advice
Choosing and designing a memorial presents you with a unique opportunity to create something that will express the personality and love of a person who was very special to you. It is therefore very important at this time to ensure you make the right decisions and to make those decisions requires an understanding of what goes into the making of a memorial and the options open to you. Our staff specialise in providing advice and guidance to ensure that the memorial is a lasting tribute and provides a source of satisfaction and comfort to those who are left behind to remember. The memorial will continue to act as a record of that life long after those who remember the person are gone themselves.
Regulations
Burial authorities have rules and regulations setting out what you can or cannot have in their cemeteries. The regulations restrict the size, shape and material of memorial you are allowed to have and can prevent or require the use of some ornamentation. Some of these rules may seem petty and unreasonable but burial authorities apply them so that there is an element of conformity throughout the cemetery. Our staff will advise you on what is allowed within the regulations.
In addition, all memorials must be fixed according to nationally agreed standards, installations must be carried out by suitably qualified masons. In 2018, Rob Critchley was an advisor who was involved in creating the update to the NAMM Code of Working Practice. All our experienced masons are qualified and registered fixers.
Guidance
We advise customers to browse memorials in our showroom rather than just looking at brochures
There isn't a set time when you should buy or place a memorial, there are a few guidelines we will give such as waiting 6 months after a burial has taken place before erecting the memorial on the disturbed ground but the time needs to be right for you. For some people this is immediately after a funeral has taken place so that everything is sorted and you can continue the process of grieving but for others it can be years before they can come into one of our showrooms to discuss how they wish to commemorate their loved one.
Brochures are a great way to get ideas on shapes and styles of memorial but you get a much better idea of what your headstone will look like by seeing real memorials, either in the cemetery or in a showroom. We have one of the largest indoor showrooms in the North West which has provided an inspiration for many families faced with the challenging decision of choosing a permanent memory to their loved ones. You are always welcome to visit and see the memorial whilst it is in production, it is often useful when confirming exact layout and design ideas.
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