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Here we offer some inspiration for more modern grave designs, helping you give your loved one a memorial that expresses their personality and celebrates their life. What is a modern headstone? Modern designs usually use clean lines, resulting in a stylish, sometimes minimalistic look.
- Emma Verity
- How Do I Choose The Size When Designing The Headstone?
- Is A Simple Headstone Design Ok?
- What About Rules and Regulations? Will My Design Be approved?
- Does A Design For A Hand-Carved Headstone Need to Be Really Fancy?
- What Factors Influence The Choice of Design?
- What About The Shape of The Headstone?
- How Long Will The Headstone Design take?
- Can I Change The Headstone Design If I Am Not Happy with It?
- How Do You Transfer The Headstone Design to The Stone?
- How Do I Choose A Finish For A Headstone?
The height and the width of the headstone are determined by the shape of the inscription. We don't keep 'off the self' blank headstones. Instead, each one is specifically cut down to the right size. Therefore it is vital to think about the inscription before the shape.
Yes, simple is fine.... and try and avoid the obvious such as 'in loving memory'. In fact, I often find the simplest stones are the most beautiful and moving.
Very few of our headstone designs have ever been rejected, mostly because we work within the given rules of the churchyard or cemetery. In fact, most vicars will actively encourage and support a hand-made headstone, even if it slightly bends the rules. The the most important thing is to engage in active dialogue with the vicar or cemetery from the ...
Not at all. Just because the gravestone is handmade it doesn't have to be different and 'arty'! Sometimes all that is needed is some really fine lettering and spacing, with a simple design like the one above. If on the other hand you have a detailed and complex design in mind that is also great; it is all about giving you choice.
When considering headstone design, the general feel and character of a headstone are very much up to the individual who commissions the stone. Factors to consider include: -The Location of the stone the location of the stone and the other headstones already present; for example do you want your headstone to stand out or blend in? -The content -The ...
The shape of the headstone chosen for a design tends to be a very personal decision; a client might for example want to emulate an existing headstone which blends in with the surrounding, or create something that stands out.We tend to avoid the “off-the-shelf” ogee top as it is overused, preferring a simple shallow curve. The prime purpose of the t...
Once you have met with me I tend to come up with a design or a series of sketches within a week or so while it is fresh in my mind. Quite often you will be happy with my initial design, especially if we have worked through lots of ideas together in the workshop. However, on other occasions, this is only the start of a back-and-forth process, where ...
Yes of course! After the initial meeting, I come up with a design that is intended as the first step. You can make as many changes and amendments as you feel necessary until it is just right. The design is then drawn onto the stone and you can then have a look at it again before I begin cutting. At this stage, there are often further changes and su...
Some people blow up the design and trace it, but something will always be lost. I prefer to transfer it by eye, drawing out three letters at a time and adjusting the spacing as I go. This process takes time and often several attempts. This is a very skilled process and takes years to master.
We finish all of our headstones to a fine-honed surface. This is not polished, but smooth. In this way, the natural characteristics of the materials are accentuated without seeming unnatural. Leaving a very slight matt surface finish also allows a gentle weathering process to occur. We never use highly polished granite or marble although monumental...
Choosing a headstone to honour a loved one’s memory is a deeply personal and important decision. By considering factors such as material, design, size, and style, you can create a headstone that is both beautiful and enduring.
A headstone will almost always include a loved one's name, birth date and death date. Often a headstone will also include an epitaph that reflects the loved one’s values, career or particular role they played in the lives of others.
We explore the most popular headstone shapes, considering their size and dimensions and how to pick the right headstone for your loved one.
- Emma Verity
Sep 17, 2024 · Choosing a headstone is a unique opportunity to encapsulate the essence of a loved one with a lasting monument in their honor. The assortment of shapes for headstones provides a palette for personal expression within the tranquil setting of a cemetery.
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Upright headstones come in a variety of shapes; lettering used on memorial stones can be of different styles and fonts; and you may want to add an image to personalise further. We’ll take you through the choices and the relevant cemetery or churchyard rules and requirements so you can have the right personal memorial for your loved one.
