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The Headstones & Memorial Company

The Headstones & Memorial Company welcome you to our online home.

As proud Yorkshire folk our Headquarters, Workshop and distribution centre are all based in Dewsbury with deliveries and fittings available throughout England & Wales.

The beauty of Yorkshire is captured in the high standards of products we supply and exemplary finishing and fitting services. We take customer service and affiliate relationships as seriously as we take our brew and leave no stone unturned in bringing you beautiful premium quality memorials at competitive rates.

Browse our online catalogue or contact us to discuss adding your personal creative touch to a memorial. Feel free to contact one of our friendly experts to discuss your standard or bespoke requirements and let us help you in creating the perfect and most fitting tribute for your loved one.

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Areas we supply

Areas We Supply:

We deliver and fix in All* areas of mainland England and Wales.

*a small charge of £95 will be added to orders with a value of less than £950, if the delivery falls outside of a 100 miles radius of our Dewsbury workshop. Please speak to an advisor on 01924 506630 for more information.

We are also able to Export; please contact us for further information.

FAQs

Q. I have seen a memorial I like, but I cannot find it in your catalogue, can you source it?

A. Yes, we can quote for any memorial from any catalogue or for a bespoke design that you have drawn up.

Q. I would like to see a draft of how my memorial would look.

A. The Headstones and Memorial Co always send our customers a template of how the inscription will look before proceeding with etching, the designs are always approved by customers.

Q. Can you explain what a Grave Owner is?

A. A grave owner is the person who holds the deeds for the grave plot, in most situation’s this is a close family member or the person who arranged the burial with the council.

Q. What are Cemetery/Churchyard fees?

A. The local authority charge a fee for erecting a memorial, this fee covers administration costs and churchyard and cemetery upkeep.

Q. Can I put up any type of headstone?

A. No, some cemeteries and churchyards have rules and regulations about what memorial types they allow, if you contact one of our friendly advisors they will be able to advise you on this.

Q. Can I purchase a memorial if I am not the Grave Owner?

A. Yes you can purchase a memorial as long as the grave owner has no objections and is willing to the sign the paperwork for the permit.

Q. What is included in the price?

A. The price includes 100 letters in the chosen colour, fixing in the cemetery and V.A.T. Does not include the permit fees. Detailed breakdown quote available before placing your order.

Q. What payment methods do you take?

A. cash, cheque, bank transfer, stripe, credit card.

Ordering and Timescales

A memorial can be erected on a grave six months after the burial has taken place due to the ground movement, if cremated the memorial can be installed immediately as the ground would not need time to settle.

How long will my order take?

Memorials that we have in stock can take approximately 12-16 weeks to manufacture and fit.

The timescale starts once deposit is received and paperwork/application to the council will be carried out by our friendly advisors on your behalf.

We endeavour to complete your order as fast as possible but there are some factors which we have no control over, such as shipping and council permit times, this means that we may have some delays on some orders and some memorials can be erected before the timescale.

If you have ordered a bespoke memorial, it is likely that the order time will exceed the 12 week timescale. In this case one of friendly advisors will contact you too keep you up to date.

Payment terms

If order is placed through the website, payment will be taking in full this doesn't include the permit fees and delivery charges. This would be paid separately. Our staff would contact you to discuss the permit.

If you decide to pay by bank transfer or cash we would then take a 50% deposit plus the council permit fee, once the work has been complete we would request for the remaining balance to be paid.

Ordering Process

Our experienced team will guide you throughout the process, from choosing a memorial, contacting the cemeteries/local authorities for the permits and helping you to decide the verse you would like on your chosen memorial.

Step 1: Contact one of our team members about your chosen memorial and inscription. If you would like assistance we could guide you through the procedure either through emails, phone or by arranging home visits.

Step 2: When you have decided on your memorial and inscription, we will quote you a price for your chosen memorial and ask you for a 50% deposit. This is payable by card, bank transfer and cheques.

Step 3: We will then proceed with the process of manufacturing, gilding and installing you memorial, subject to permit approval by council and churchyards.

Inscriptions & Verses

We know the importance of an inscription, so we at the Headstones & Memorial Co, can assist you with seeking the perfect statement to remember your loved ones, we will be happy to support you with any inscription you require. You could also provide your own message to inscribe onto your chosen memorial which will be kept personal to you and your loved one.

For a sample of verses and inscriptions click here.

Materials & Finishes

Granite

Granite is the best and most durable stone to use on memorials because each stone varies in complexion and can withstand the British weather. Granite comes in a vast array of colours such as black, red, blue and green.

Stone

The natural beige Yorkshire stone is suitable for most churchyards and cemetery as it a unique memorial that will be a fitting tribute for your loved ones.

Marble Carrera

Carrara marble is a type of white or blue-grey marble popular for use in sculpture and building decor. It is quarried in the city of Carrara in the province of Massa and Carrara in the Lunigiana, the northernmost tip of modern-day Tuscany, Italy. This stone is not permitted for use in churchyards.

Fonts and colours

The standard font we use is Century Schoolbook as standard with a gold finish,

other fonts and colours are available on request.

Renovation & Cleaning

Our stonemasons have gained many years of experience cleaning and renovating memorials up and down the country.

When we renovate memorials they are fixed to the current BRAMM regulations which involves using stainless steel dowels and ground anchors to support the memorial.

Contact us for more information, quotes and suggestions on some of the techniques that can be used to restore the memorial by our staff.