There are various stages in creating a new memorial, and sometimes it can be a lengthy process. This page describes the procedure, but if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.

Enquiry
If possible, we recommend a visit to our workshop to discuss your requirements with our stonemasons and to see the stones for yourself. We will be happy to produce drawings to help you in your decision. When we have finalised the design we will send you a formal, written quotation.

Quotation
If you are happy with the quotation you receive, we ask that you sign and return one copy to us. We normally require a deposit of one-third to confirm the order.

Cemetery/Churchyard Approval
We must gain approval from the cemetery or churchyard authority for each memorial. We will send you a form for the grave owner to sign and return to us. We will then complete the form and send it on. We can only proceed when approval has been granted.

Ordering Stone
If you are commissioning a new memorial, the stone will usually have to be ordered. This generally takes from 6 to 8 weeks.

Layout
When we have the stone, we will mark out the inscription and any carving or design. This will be done in pencil for hand-cut letters, or as a computer print-out for machine-cut letters. We will invite you to check it as changes can easily be made at this stage.

Cutting
When you are wholly satisfied, we will cut the inscription. At busy times, there may be a small delay between checking the inscription and cutting it.

Completion
Once the work is complete, we will send our final account. When this has been settled, we will fix your memorial within seven days, weather permitting.