Arranging a memorial Answers to all your questions about designing and buying a headstone or monument… When is the right time to arrange a memorial? Do I need to wait a certain period of time after a loved one dies? The short answer is: there is no ‘correct time’ to choose or arrange a memorial.…
Headstone prices How much does a headstone cost? This is one of our most frequently asked questions. If you’re selecting or designing a tombstone for a loved one, it’s only natural that you’ll want to know how much it costs, and whether it fits within your budget. During your research, you will probably have seen…
Headstone inscription services If you’re looking to find someone to engrave an inscription on a headstone or monument, you’ve come to the right place. Headstone inscription services have two purposes: New headstones: To engrave an inscription on a new headstone (usually for someone who has recently passed away). For information about selecting the wording and style…
If you’re looking to have an inscription engraved on a loved one’s memorial, there are 3 questions you’ll typically need to answer: What wording should I include on the headstone or memorial? What style of inscription should I choose? How much does the inscription on the headstone or memorial plaque cost? This Guide takes you…
Definitions If you’re looking into buying any kind of headstone or memorial, you may come across the following terms… Additional Inscription: An extra inscription engraved on a headstone or monument which already has an inscription. Book-Shaped Headstone: A headstone designed in the shape and look of a book, either open or closed. Burial: Placing a casket…
The process of selecting and/or designing a headstone can involve a lot of decisions… Should I choose a headstone and base or go with a full monument? What type of stone should the headstone be made of? What font should I pick for the tombstone inscription? Whether you’re choosing a headstone or monument for the…
Choosing a gravestone marker to memorialise a loved one is no easy task. The terminology can be unfamiliar; the options can be confusing; and the decisions to be made can seem endless. This guide will help alleviate some of that stress by giving you a good understanding of the entire headstone selection process, from choosing the…