Headstones and Memorials
When you go into a churchyard or cemetery anywhere in the UK today, more often than not you are faced with rows of shiny, mass-produced black granite gravestones. Wander further in, to where the older headstones are found, and you will see memorials made of mellow British limestone, sandstone and slate. Monumental masons in the past used stone from their immediate locality, carving inscriptions by hand, and the resulting memorials sit naturally in their environment, complementing their surroundings.
I take pride in continuing this tradition, working entirely with hand tools and methods which have remained unchanged since Medieval times. I work with beautiful natural British stones, most commonly Welsh slate, Forest of Dean sandstone, Portland limestone and Purbeck marble.
The process of ordering a memorial begins with an informal meeting at my workshop. I will show you my portfolio and stone samples, and we will have the opportunity to get to know each other a little. If meeting at my workshop is problematic, I am happy to work with you via phone and e-mail. I work in a very collaborative way with clients and my goal is to work together with you to produce a memorial that is truly fitting for the person being remembered.
“Your help in every aspect has been invaluable and has made the process so much easier and more comfortable. In short, you feel like family and we bless the day we found you!”
E-mail from a recent customer.
I take pride in continuing this tradition, working entirely with hand tools and methods which have remained unchanged since Medieval times. I work with beautiful natural British stones, most commonly Welsh slate, Forest of Dean sandstone, Portland limestone and Purbeck marble.
The process of ordering a memorial begins with an informal meeting at my workshop. I will show you my portfolio and stone samples, and we will have the opportunity to get to know each other a little. If meeting at my workshop is problematic, I am happy to work with you via phone and e-mail. I work in a very collaborative way with clients and my goal is to work together with you to produce a memorial that is truly fitting for the person being remembered.
“Your help in every aspect has been invaluable and has made the process so much easier and more comfortable. In short, you feel like family and we bless the day we found you!”
E-mail from a recent customer.
