Monuments, headstones and plaques As part of our "Complete Care" ideal, we supply and install Monumental Masonry for a timeless Monument to a loved one. Many of the families that we assist through the funeral process have requested our assistance with selecting headstones and cremation plaques. We have a range of granite styles, shapes, colours and sizes to help you design an appropriate memorial for your loved one.

Ashes Options Cremation Areas allow for the interment of Ashes and the installation of a flat plaque. The size of these monuments is strictly controlled and therefore your choices are somewhat limited. The standard Cremation Plaque is 330mm long and 220mm high. This area still allows for the recording of two inscriptions, and even for small photos and traceries. You still have the freedom to choose granite colour and font style as well. All of our Cremation Plaques and Headstones come with highly polished edges which retard the growth of lichen and moss, helping the monument to look its best for as long as possible.

Headstone Options Headstones come in a wide range of styles and shapes. The best place to start when choosing a monument is either talking through your ideas with us, or at the local cemetery. Spend a few moments and see if there is anything that particularly appeals to you. Think about how large you want the monument to be, what style of lettering you want and the colour of the granite. All of these choices will influence how easy the monument is to see and read from a distance. Depending on the individual Cemetery by-laws there may be restrictions on the size and height of the monument that is allowed to be installed. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. All of our Headstones come with a solid granite base instead of the old style concrete and plaster bases. Granite lasts a lot longer than concrete bases and retards the growth of moss and lichen.

Design Considerations Headstone Size and Shape: Depending on the person, you may select the traditional headstone shape, or have something completely different in mind. Decide early on whether or not space may be required for a second inscription at a later date.   Granite Colour: Black, Grey, Blue Pearl, Red, White and many other colours are available.   Font Style: Block letters or script - we have a range to select from.   Lettering Colour: Silver, Gold - other colours may be available on request.   Traceries: These are engraved and painted pictures of roses and angels etc. There is a huge selection to choose from.   Photo Ceramic: A small, usually oval photo printed on long lasting ceramic. Inscription: Wording of the inscription is very important - especially if there is to be a later addition. Please contact us if you would like any information regarding monuments and headstones.