BOOK HEADSTONES

With a vast range of book headstone designs, styles, and stone materials available, many customers seek our guidance and advice when selecting the perfect book memorial for their loved one.

Our brochure is an excellent starting point, providing examples of book headstone styles, materials, and options to help narrow down your search. If you have a particular book headstone design in mind, whether it’s an idea you’ve formed or a picture you’ve seen online, our expert headstone design team and skilled memorial stonemasons can craft just about any bespoke design you can imagine.

Browsing book headstones at your local cemetery or online, or booking an appointment to speak with one of our advisors and view them in person, can greatly assist you in making an informed decision when considering headstone options to honour and remember your loved one.

When looking for a trustworthy memorial stonemason company, there are several factors to consider. It’s crucial to research their experience in monumental stonemasonry, any accreditations, their craftsmanship, product quality, and knowledge of the cemetery where the headstone will be placed. Equally important is feeling comfortable working with the stonemasons to design and create your memorial.

In addition, a deposit is typically required when placing an order, so it’s essential to have confidence in the memorial stonemasons’ ability to complete the work and remain in business to avoid the risk of losing your deposit. Choosing an established memorial mason directly rather than through a middleman such as a funeral director can also help avoid additional costs.

Ultimately, selecting a reputable and long-standing memorial stonemason will provide peace of mind and assurance that your loved one’s memorial will be crafted to the highest standards.

We are more than happy to discuss all of your options in detail to assist you in making a decision about which book-shaped headstone would best suit your needs. Our team can walk you through the advantages of various materials, present you with a selection of book styles and designs that meet your specifications, and explain the variety of engraving and detailing possibilities that are accessible for each specific headstone.

Selecting the ideal material for your headstone depends on various factors, such as the style, lettering, carving specifications, colour, texture, and location. Our memorial stonemasonry company offers a wide selection of popular headstone materials, including granite, slate, limestone, york stone, and more. For those looking for a book headstone in a specific color, granite material is often the best option due to its vast range of colors and shades. However, it’s essential to check if your cemetery has any regulations regarding the acceptable headstone colours.

Certainly, we offer a range of colours for our book-shaped headstones, including a variety of colours and shades in our granite material. Choosing a coloured book headstone can be a personal way to honour and remember a loved one, perhaps by crafting the memorial in a granite of their favourite colour or as a way to add a touch of uniqueness to their tribute.

However, it’s important to note that cemeteries and churchyards may have specific regulations regarding the colours of headstones allowed on their grounds. We recommend checking with the cemetery or churchyard before making a final decision on the colour of your book headstone.

Selecting a headstone to memorialise a loved one can be an emotionally challenging task. Therefore, we suggest taking ample time to carefully consider your options and ensure that you are creating a tribute that appropriately honours their life. There is no definitive timeline for making this decision, and we encourage you to take as much time as you need to arrive at a choice that feels right for you and your family.

To ensure the stability of the headstone and to prevent any potential damage, it is generally recommended by cemeteries to wait for 6-12 months after the burial before erecting a headstone. This allows the ground to settle properly and minimises the risk of the headstone sinking or tilting over time. It is always advisable to check with the specific cemetery you plan to use for any regulations or guidelines they may have regarding headstone installation.

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The length of time you have to wait before installing a memorial can vary depending on the cemetery and the type of memorial you choose. For example, some cemeteries may require the aforementioned waiting period of 6-12 months before allowing a headstone to be installed, while the same cemetery may permit the installation of a cremation memorial immediately.

If you’re unsure about the specific requirements of a cemetery in Cardiff, Cwmbran or nearby areas, our knowledgeable and experienced staff can offer advice and guidance to help you navigate the process.

Ultimately, the decision of when to install a headstone on a grave is a personal one and there is no prescribed time frame. It’s important to take the time you need to feel ready to honour your loved one in the way that feels most appropriate to you – time can usually better help you decide on the book headstone itself as well as the engraved inscription.

In most cases, yes, we can create a bespoke book headstone design to meet your specific requirements. Our memorial stonemasons are highly skilled and experienced, so if you provide us with an image or description of the design you have in mind, we will do our best to help. We understand that book shaped headstones are a popular choice and you may want a unique design that stands out or a replica of a book headstone you saw and admired elsewhere.

Creating a headstone, whether in the shape of a book or any other design, and engraving its inscription requires a great deal of skill. As a result, it can take some time to complete your book headstone order, typically several weeks or even months. The exact timeframe will depend on the current demand of things such as existing orders and stone materials, so we recommend asking for an up-to-date estimated lead time when placing your order to get a more accurate answer.

Certainly, it is possible to add or change something to an existing book-shaped headstone. This could be a special design, etching, or additional inscription with a change of font. We are always happy to discuss your requirements and provide information on what amendments can be made to the headstone.

It’s difficult to give an average cost for a headstone, regardless of whether it’s book-shaped or not. This is because each headstone is unique and the cost depends on factors like the size, inscription, type of headstone, and variable material costs rather than just the labour involved in shaping it. For an accurate quote, we recommend speaking to a representative who can take your specific requirements into account.

However, we can assure you that our prices are highly competitive and we offer a price promise. If you find the same quality product elsewhere at a lower price from a recognised and reputable local memorial mason or funeral director, we’ll even offer a discount on the price.

Yes, we offer an unbeatable 30-year guarantee on all our headstones and other memorials.

Yes, we are BRAMM (British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons) approved, and a registered and fully licensed memorial mason with over 200 years industry experience having first established ourselves way back in 1821.

We can provide you with design proofs of the book shaped headstone before moving forward with the production. If you are not satisfied with the design, we can revise the layout or style until it meets your requirements. We understand the significance of creating the perfect book headstone for you and your loved one, and we are committed to working closely with you throughout the entire process.

We have experience in shipping headstones abroad, however, please note that there are extra expenses involved in overseas shipping, such as specialised protective packaging, insurance, and customs fees.