The main stone and inscription are really just the beginning of a memorial, and with well-chosen decorative elements they can form the foundation of a truly striking resting place. From grave ornaments such as candle boxes and religious icons to memorial statues and memorial vases , we have a huge variety of grave decorations that can make a unique and meaningful addition to the area around the grave. If you want to add lots of flowers and intend to regularly replenish them with fresh ones, our vases of all shapes and sizes can help create a focal point – and you can choose to add just one or as many as you feel you wish to. There is no specific restraint under Scottish law, to stop a person setting aside a part of their land as a family burial place. Planning for your funeral What you can put on gravestones in the UK varies from cemetery to cemetery. Many cemeteries don’t allow plastic decorations, glass containers, marble chippings, freestanding items and artificial flowers. There will be safety reasons behind these decisions. Helping you choose the right grave surround Once you have chosen the elements that will make up your loved one’s resting place, you might feel that you want a way to unify them all into a single memorial. One of the best ways to do this is to opt for a kerbed memorial . This is a style of memorial that extends from the headstone at ground level to cover the full grave, creating a contained and garden-like effect which complements the items you have chosen, and helps to make them look their best. Alabama, AL / Arizona, AZ / Arkansas, AR / California, CA / Colorado, CO / Connecticut, CT / Delaware, DE / Florida, FL / Georgia, GA / Idaho, ID /

Planning ahead for your own funeral can help to keep costs down and give family and friends peace of mind that they are following your wishes.of balance plus burial ground fee payable when permit received from cemetery or church authority. Obtaining permit takes on average 2-3 weeks from first installment. We manage and maintain 154 cemeteries and churchyards. We offer a fully comprehensive service to anyone requiring advice or assistance with this matter.

Our kerbed memorials come in a diverse range of striking designs, and our prices reflect this. All our kerbed memorials are made from the highest quality materials, drawing on over 35 years of experience in stonemasonry . They come with a 30-year stonework guarantee that ensures a robust and long-lasting marker for your loved one’s resting place. For more information on pricing, please read our blog post on how much is a headstone. What should you not decorate the grave surroundings with?

infant graves- are specific infant areas which are available at Wairds Cemetery in Melrose and Peebles Cemetery