For many families, a memorial is far more than a stone marker. It is a lasting tribute, a place of remembrance, and a deeply personal symbol of love and respect. Whether it is a traditional headstone, cremation memorial, kerb set, or any other bespoke memorial...
At Mossfords Memorial Masons, we understand that behind every headstone and memorial lies not just craftsmanship, but a deep sense of honour, remembrance, and legacy. For families seeking to create a lasting tribute to their loved one, it can be reassuring to know...
Navigating cemetery rules and regulations can be a complex process for families planning a memorial for a loved one. Each cemetery has its own policies regarding headstones, inscriptions, and permitted materials. Understanding these guidelines ensures a smooth and...
Headstone costs differ based on size, quality of stone & other factors. The average cost of an upright headstone is between £1000 to £2000. There are ways to help ensure a headstone meets a budget. A Useful Watch...Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult...
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...
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...
There are many things to consider when organising a funeral. Doing so while trying to grieve can make things incredibly difficult and stressful for some, while others appreciate being kept busy and productive during this period with something that occupies their time....
A new 'Google Maps for Graves' project will see Atlantic Geomatics surveying company pay a visit to the Church of England’s 19,000 graveyards to make every final resting place freely available to find online. They won’t be fleeting visits either, as every single...
Watch or Listen to this Article's Free Video Audiobook BelowWe can’t know for sure when our ancestors began to intentionally bury the dead, but archaeological findings and the belief of many scholars do take us back some 100,000 years if we want to make an attempt...
With modern human civilisation dating back some 300,000 years it’s easy to steer our imagination into overdrive when thinking back on how life may have been. How did we live? What did family life consist of? How did we communicate before modern languages? What made us...
