As arguably the most popular stone material used to make memorials it’s common for people to ask themselves "how does granite get its colour?". One thing that leaves many memorial buyers perplexed as well as amazed is the fact that granite memorials are available in a...
The modern world is surrounded by things that are made from plastics, glass, perspex, and other man-made materials, so you may be wondering if it’s possible to make headstones and other memorials from plastic - and if not, why not? Theoretically, plastic and other...
Organising a funeral is difficult enough without the added frustration and confusion of trying to understand the complicated funeral jargon that is used by funeral homes, cemeteries, memorial masons, family solicitors, medical experts and the like. From the moment a...
It’s fair to say that Wales is a very small but very proud nation. With a population of a little over 3 million, we often punch above our weight on the world stage in comparison to nations that can select talent from far greater numbers. Whether it be sport, music,...
We at Mossfords Memorial Masons were truly honoured to play our part in the creation and installation of two stunning Welsh slate entrance boulders at the site of two popular chapels located inside the grounds of Thornhill Crematorium in north Cardiff. Thornhill...
On March 23rd, 2022, Havering Council officially opened the Covid-19 Memorial Woodland in Hornchurch Country Park, London Borough of Havering, to honour and commemorate lost loved ones. Mossfords Memorial Masons are immensely proud to have played a significant part as...
What can you do that will help you during the grieving process? Following a death, people cope with grief in different ways, and if there’s one thing people dealing with bereavement can agree with, it’s that grief certainly isn’t a linear process. There will be days...
Headstones are available in a wide range of styles and stone materials. This can mean it’s difficult knowing where to start when it comes to safely cleaning and maintaining the lawn memorial of a loved one. Although many popular headstone materials are of high quality...
Have you ever wondered why graves sink? Once a funeral is over and a loved one has been laid to rest, attention tends to turn to the headstone - this is natural as you no doubt feel it’s important to honour their life with a meaningful memorial. You may believe that...
For those who are unfamiliar with end-of-life planning, some things can seem a little confusing. This can ring true for the terminology that’s used among funeral directors, cemeteries, and memorial stonemasons, with some words often being used interchangeably. An...
