At Memorials of Distinction we take pride in the vast range of high-quality, hand-carved headstones and gravestones in our collection, and we truly believe that there is something to suit everyone. Some cemeteries don’t allow artificial flowers as they can quickly look unsightly and weathered as they are open to the elements. 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.

The centre area can be filled with coloured glass chippings, soil or a cover slab according to your taste.They even provided some photos once the stone had been installed so I could see it before visiting in person, which was so moving and made my day. Whether the cemetery is owned by the council or is private property, it’s important to get an understanding of the regulations before you choose a headstone or look at gravestone designs. The kerbed memorials we offer can be filled with plants and greenery, coloured chippings or a stone cover slab to match the headstone. Pitched: The most rustic of all the finishes, a pitched finish gives the stone a textured surface with jagged edges, meaning it’s easier to plot into older surroundings.

This is usually made from the same stone as the headstone but can be changed for a contrasting material if preferred. All our kerbed memorials are made from the highest quality materials, drawing on over 35 years of experience in stonemasonry . For an extra personal touch, our photoplaques , etchings and sandblasted designs allow you to incorporate something truly unique that represents your loved one’s life – whether it’s a hobby, a belief, a favourite piece of art or a treasured item. This premium-class material possesses unique characteristics, which make it durable, lasting, and easy to maintain. 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.Its low porosity and moisture absorption prevent it from deteriorating even during very cold winters. Other important properties of rubble stone are durability and low porosity, which ensures its long service life and environmental resistance. Handling all of your requirements with the upmost care and respect, you will be able to choose from a vast range of beautiful kerb sets that make the perfect memorial.

Polishing makes the surface lighter in color, adding expression and highlighting bright red inclusions. woodland burial graves-offer an alternative to traditional graves and headstones, and may be chosen by those who wish to create a woodland, providing environmental benefits to their families and future generations. 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. 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. Putting additional items on and around a grave elevates it into something that feels truly personal, avoiding the uniformity of a simple headstone which may not stand out from those surrounding it.We do this as it personalises the grave for identification purposes (engravings and portraits) and to comfort mourners who visit. Ask your Funeral Director what your limitations are depending on the size and shape of the one you choose. High Wood Cemetery does not have a specific area for traditional graves, but a traditional grave can be purchased.