Memorials
Organising a memorial can be done at any time, before or many months, after a funeral. From new stones to inscribing existing stones through to full repairs and reconstructions, our Borders-based team of stonemasons support families to leave a lasting legacy for future generations.
Memorials stones have been used to mark a final resting place for thousands of years. They provide a focal point for families to pay their respects and today, can be found both in cemeteries or other locations where ashes have been interred.
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Memorial craftsmen and getting it right
Our highly qualified team of stonemasons offer many years’ experience of memorial craftsmanship. From their Scottish Borders based workshop, we have a wide range of in-stock stones to ensure swift turnaround of orders. Having worked in cemeteries throughout Scotland and North East England, our team are familiar with the varying needs of different burial authorities and can guide clients to ensuring their legacy is delivered safely and within regulations.
Commissioning a memorial is something you can do at any time so we will work around your timings, especially if decision making is shared between a wide group of family members. When it comes to the design of stones, families choose from a wide range of styles and materials, ironmongery or images, to personalise or blend in with their surroundings. For existing stones, we can add new inscriptions and provide a full repair service if required, especially for old, weathered or leaning stones.
Memorials and markers can also be found in locations where ashes have been interred: cemeteries or some gardens of rest, even private land with the owner’s permission. The memorials may be smaller to fit into their surroundings and we can advise on options locally.
Other memorials
You can memorialise a loved one’s legacy or memory in other ways as well. Jewellery, online memorials, memorial trees, bushes, or plants, benches or plaques in favourite places. Some people arrange events as commemorations or at anniversaries. You may even want to consider a lasting legacy such as a prize or bursary. With years of experience helping local families commemorate a loved one, speak to your local team for advice on alternative memorials.