As with Green burials, a biodegradable coffin must be used and no embalming of the body can take place. This is usually made from the same stone as the headstone but can be changed for a contrasting material if preferred. We are glad to be able to supply you with products made from Karelian granite, which is perfect for our climatic conditions. The centre area can be filled with coloured glass chippings, soil or a cover slab according to your taste.

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. The principal disadvantage of concrete lies in its sensitivity to external exposure, including both environmental factors and mechanical damage.Most cemeteries will maintain the graves and this includes removal of bouquets when they are past their best. The waiting time will be influenced by the site conditions and climate, but it is important that the soil is given time to settle fully before a grave memorial or headstone is added. The current timescale is one month after internment, again after three months and thereafter the programme of re-instatement is reactive. Perfect for creating a distinctive memorial for a loved one, our beautiful kerb sets are available in a wide-range of matching materials, designs and colours, allowing you to complement and enhance your chosen memorial stone. Also known as a tombstone, gravestone or memorial stone, this type of memorial usually shows the deceased's name, date of birth, and date of death, as well as other inscriptions or poems.

We recommend this type of granite if classical solutions in black or white are not something you are looking for. 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.However, we understand that only you know how best to remember your loved one – and you may feel that traditional headstones simply do not offer the space to sufficiently pay tribute.

Its low porosity and moisture absorption prevent it from deteriorating even during very cold winters. We have many options to choose from but you can always speak to our friendly team about incorporating your own ideas with our bespoke design service . The surface, which is resistant to micro-cracking, does not become discolored with time and prevents plant spores from germinating, which ensures a clean and dignified look. That’s why at Memorials of Distinction our grave decoration designs cater to all tastes, ensuring you can find the ornament, statue, vase or other decorative item that feels just right. The owner of the right of burial can decide who will be buried in the grave and memorials are allowed in line with our cemetery regulations.Another option is using it in two-coloured projects, especially in combination with microgabbro granite. Bronze: This material will darken over time and can be more costly than granite but is a good choice for grave memorials because it is easy to maintain. This means that you can choose a kerb set that will complement and enhance your existing memorial stone. Kerbed headstones: These are laid full length on the ground, they are a minimum of 4 inches thick, and offer more room for floral tributes. All the works, digging the trench, building the framework, rebar installation and pouring the concrete included, are performed on the site.

If you wish to add lettering to an existing memorial this needs to be quoted for on a case by case basis. Other important properties of rubble stone are durability and low porosity, which ensures its long service life and environmental resistance.

They gave regular updates on progress and even in these Covid times turned the stone round in the quoted time. Whether it is just swapping one type of vase or grave statue for another or creating a whole new design, we have the expertise to guide you through it. Ask your Funeral Director what your limitations are depending on the size and shape of the one you choose. The kerbed memorials we offer can be filled with plants and greenery, coloured chippings or a stone cover slab to match the headstone.