Headstone Masonry
The first step in the masonry process is selecting the materials. These can include marble, granite, natural boulders, bronze, slate, and limestone.
The stone chosen is then cut, sculpted, and polished to achieve a sleeker surface that looks appealing and will fit an inscription. Afterwards, the stone is carved and shaped to the client's desired proportions and shape. Finally, the headstone is engraved with inscriptions that sum up the life of the client's loved one. Memorials For You carries out high-quality headstone masonry throughout Nottingham and the surrounding areas.
With over 19 years experience, Memorials For You are well-established in Tuxford Nottinghamshire and Nationwide is one of the leading premier memorial masons. We are the premium choice for bespoke gravestones and headstones for your loved one.
Bespoke Headstone Design
At Memorials For You, we offer our clients a broad range of design options for their headstones and memorials. Choosing and creating a headstone can be difficult, especially when there are so many options and you're unsure of the approach to take. Our team will do all we can to help you curate a bespoke headstone with a unique design that reflects and honours the life of your loved one.
Square Top Headstone
The square top is one of the most popular headstone shapes. They can be shaped into flat tops with clean, sleek, angular shapes. It is a simplistic, elegant design for any grave. There are numerous versions of the square top, involving scotia, rounded or splayed shoulders, or gothic shoulders.
Half-Round Top Headstone
Another common selection is the half-round-top headstone. It has an arc top but provides a more dramatic, stark shape and is typically seen as more whimsical.
It has a continuous curve from the top and straightens out along the sides to create an arch.
Heart Headstone
A heart shape is an easily recognisable, universal sign of love, and thus, it is used across memorials, headstones, and cemeteries worldwide. Heart headstones may be used to honour any loved one, whether family, friends or a significant other.
Book Headstone
Headstones shaped like books are another unique choice. They are a beautiful way to share lengthy inscriptions or quotations that were once meaningful to your deceased loved one.
A book headstone is another way to represent religious beliefs or notable verses; it offers lots of space for detailed tributes.
Cross Headstone
Cross-shaped headstones are a much more traditional headstone choice for those with strong religious beliefs.
If your loved one is deeply religious, one of the ways you can honour their life is through a cross headstone in a variety of designs.
Carved Statue Headstone
Carved headstones are often used to represent guardian angels, religious beliefs, and other similar motifs. They are typically curated by talented stonemasons.
The intricate carving is believed to protect the grave, and they are a heartfelt way of marking your loved one's resting place.
Marble and Granite Headstone
Marble is known for its smooth texture and elegant appearance. It's easy for masons to carve, meaning they can easily add any detailed inscriptions or designs you desire. It's offered in many variations and known by designers for its natural veining.
Granite is one of the most popular headstone materials because of its versatility and strength. Unlike marble, it offers increased resistance to weathering and extreme temperatures.
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Choosing a Headstone
Choosing the perfect material for your or loved ones' headstones is highly important. Some of the most popular materials used for headstones are Granite and Marble, but there are other options available for you to select from. Slate is a finely-grained rock that offers plenty of durability and is resistant to harsh weather conditions. Its smooth surface is ideal for engravings and can be found in various colours. If you're looking for something a little more rustic and traditional, Yorkstone blends well with natural landscapes.
You must also consider choosing a style or design. Some of the most common include upright headstones, slant headstones, flat and bevel headstones, bench memorials, and wing headstones that are separated by a pedestal.
Memorial Headstones
The term 'headstone' simply refers to a monument created for and placed on a resting site to remember the dead. It doesn't matter whether the loved one was buried or cremated; you can place a memorial for friends and family members to visit and pay their respects.
There are many kinds of headstones or styles of memorials you can choose from to honour the deceased. Headstones can be made up of many different materials, such as marble, granite, sandstone, iron, slate, wood, bronze, or fieldstone.
We help all our clients choose and create bespoke memorial headstones that suit their tastes and preferences. We'll do all we can to help you create something heartfelt during this difficult time.
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