Headstone Manufacturer

We receive many emails and calls from customers in the UK looking for a headstone manufacturer.

The majority of headstones purchased in the UK a manufactured by independent stonemasons, who sculpt the stone and add bespoke engravings. Some stonemasons also provide an integrated service to fix the stone on the burial site.

Most customers source a stonemason via their chosen undertaker making funeral arrangements or directly with a local stone mason.

Many customers are now taking advantage of the Internet to source headstones and memorials, taking advantage of larger companies that cover the whole of the UK enabling them to pass on the economies of scale and offer competitive pricing.

These headstone manufacturers are able to provide excellent service on a local basis by using a network of highly experienced representatives that can visit customers in their home to consult them on the options available and details such as headstone verses. Once this visit has taken place the order can be made and headstone can be manufactured and distributed on a national basis.

The process normally takes around 12 weeks although this can be shorter in certain circumstances and remember most burial sites allow 6 months after interment before allowing headstone to be fixed depending on there individual regulations.

The Process

1) Apply online via website inquiry form, read website information

2) Brochure Sent - normally within 7 days

3) Representative Home Visit - explains stone types, benefits and engraving advice

4) Quotation - normally given in writing as well

5) Order and take deposit

6) Customer proofing of layout - normally a stage payment

7) Manufacture

7) Delivery and fixing - Final payment

When dealing with a national supplier it is important to check that they are a member member of the following regulatory bodies - National Association of Memorial Masons and the British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons.

As with all large purchases it is often worth gaining more that one quotation based on the same specification.