Memorials
Your guide to burial and
cremation memorials
All our memorials are available to view online at
www.co-operativefuneralcare.co.uk
Helping you to create a lasting memorial
For centuries, people have created memorials to remember
their loved ones.
A memorial provides us with a focus for our personal
memories – a place to visit, lay flowers and reflect on happy
times. This brochure takes you through the different options
for burial and cremation memorials to help you choose the
most appropriate memorial for your loved one.
Our experienced craftsmen design and prepare memorials
ensuring the highest quality in their finished work. The skill
of our stonemasons is not limited to what you see in this
brochure. If there is a memorial that you would like, which
isn’t featured in this brochure, we will be happy to check if
our masons can produce it for you.
Regulations
There are many regulations governing the type of memorials
that can be erected in a churchyard or cemetery. For example,
in some areas you cannot have kerbing around the grave
space and in churchyards, marble, ‘open books’, crosses
and gilded letters are not usually permitted. The size of a
memorial is generally governed by the appropriate burial
authority. Please allow us to check these regulations for you
before you make your final choice.
Trade Descriptions Act
As the materials are natural stone, the colour can vary slightly
from those shown. Every effort is made to select only the best
materials of monumental quality.
Designs and Inscriptions
Prices
If you choose a design for a memorial, the size and position of
the design, as well as the size of the memorial, will determine
the number of inscriptions that can be engraved. Our
lettercutters will decide upon the best position for a design
and inscription, unless you choose otherwise.
For prices, please refer to the accompanying price list found
within this brochure.
Additional Inscriptions and Memorial Cleaning
At The Co-operative Funeralcare, we can add additional
inscriptions to existing memorials and we also offer a cleaning
service. Please ask for further information about these services.
All the inscriptions featured throughout this brochure are fictitious and for photographic purposes only.
Visag blue granite
Balmoral granite
Blue pearl granite
Material
colour chart
As our materials are natural stone,
the colour can vary slightly from
those shown here.
Black granite
Red granite
Light grey granite
Dark grey granite
Star galaxy granite
Aurora granite
Portland
Marble
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Designing a Memorial
The skill of the stonemasons is not limited to what you
see in this brochure. If there is a memorial that you would
like which isn't featured, we will be happy to check if our
masons can produce it for you.
Heart
If you would like to design a memorial
to your individual requirements,
please follow these steps:
1.Choose the type of stone. If you choose
granite, you will also need to select
either polished, part-polished, honed or
rustic granite.
2.You will then need to choose the
colour of the memorial. The material
colour chart in this brochure may help
you to do this.
Square
Ogee
Half Ogee
Round
Peon
Half Peon
3.Choose the shape of the memorial
headpiece from the shapes shown here.
4.Choose a design for the memorial.
There are many memorials within this
brochure that have been engraved with
a design. Alternatively, you may wish to
choose a design to reflect the life and
personality of your loved one, which
can be designed for you. Please see
the Designs section in this brochure.
5.Choose the inscription for the memorial.
There are various inscriptions engraved
on the memorials throughout this
brochure which may help you to
choose. Alternatively, examples of
verses can be found in the Lettering
and Inscriptions section within this
brochure.
6.Our team is available to discuss your
requirements with you and provide any
advice that you may need. We will
confirm the cost of the memorial
before placing your order with our
memorial mason.
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Rustic Memorials
GR02
Dark grey granite gothic memorial with ivy leaf carving.
GR03
Rustic dark grey granite memorial with floral design.
GR01
Light grey granite memorial with traditional rustic edging.
GR04
Red granite rustic memorial shown with a cut and gilded
inscription.
If you prefer, you can choose an alternative colour or shape for a memorial.
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Polished Granite Memorials
GM01
Light grey granite open book memorial with cord and tassel.
GM02
Blue pearl granite book memorial with cut and painted
silver inscription.
GM03
Star galaxy granite memorial
with cut and gilded inscription.
The memorial is shown
placed on a concrete base,
please refer to local rules and
regulations which our staff will
advise you about.
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GM04
GM05
GM06
GM07
Black granite memorial with hand-painted rose designs.
Black granite shaped memorial with splayed edges,
shown with an optional ceramic photo plaque and frame.
Black granite square top memorial shown with church
window design and cut and gilded inscription.
Red granite round top memorial with football design.
If you prefer, you can choose an alternative colour or shape for a memorial.
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Polished Granite Memorials
All our memorials are tailor-made. If you prefer,
you can choose an alternative colour or shape
for a memorial.
Almost any design can be engraved on a memorial,
you can choose an alternative design to reflect
the personality of a loved one.
GM08
Balmoral granite memorial with shaped base, shown
with an optional hands and rose bronze.
GM09
Large black granite memorial shown with gilded Arabic
prayer. The Arabic prayer is an example, you can choose an
alternative design or not to have a design at all.
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GM10
Black granite square top memorial with hand-painted
shadow blast rose design.
GM11
Black granite ogee cap memorial with red pillars and
curved back plate.
GM12
Black granite memorial shown with dove design.
Star Galaxy granite Memorial Insitu
GM13
Blue pearl granite peon top
memorial with a floral and
cross design shown with a
silver inscription.
If you prefer, you can choose an alternative colour or shape for a memorial.
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Memorials for Churchyards
CY01
Yorkstone gothic memorial with hand carved design.
CY03
Portland memorial shown with a plain cross design.
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CY02
Honed granite memorial shown with a simple cross design.
CY04
Dark grey honed granite memorial shown with a white
painted inscription.
These are some examples of churchyard memorials, there may be regulations governing
the types of memorials that are permitted and we will advise you about these.
Marble Memorials
MM01
Carved book memorial with hand floral carving
and black painted inscription.
MM02
Peon shaped memorial with hand carved cross and
roses, shown with a black painted inscription.
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Kerb Sets
Kerb sets can be filled either with earth or chippings.
Earth and chippings are supplied at an additional cost
and chippings are available in many colours.
Kerb sets may not be permitted in some areas and
we will advise you about this.
KS01
Part-polished balmoral granite cross
and base shown with white chippings
and an optional vase.
Polished black Kerb Set Insitu
KS02
Black polished granite kerb set
with white chippings, corner
vase posts and optional flower
containers, also shown with an
optional black granite vase.
The memorial is shown
placed on a concrete base,
please refer to local rules and
regulations which our staff will
advise you about.
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KS03
Light grey polished granite
kerb set with book and ledger.
KS04
Marble carved heart memorial
with splayed kerbs, corner
vase posts with optional flower
containers and shown with an
earth infill.
A close-up of the top
of the marble heart.
KS05
Red polished granite kerb set
with corner vase posts and
optional flower containers, shown
with pale green chippings.
If you prefer, you can choose an alternative colour or shape for a memorial.
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Individually Designed Memorials
If you prefer, you can have a memorial individually
designed to your exact specifications, subject to local
rules and regulations.
Whether you have a specific theme, a design you’d
like to replicate or an alternative three-dimensional
shape in mind such as an angel, flower or animal, we
can help you to create a fitting memorial which truly
represents the individual interests, characteristics
or personality of a loved one.
Black polished granite oval top memorial shown with
bespoke dove in flight design.
Black polished granite daisy memorial.
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Aurora polished granite shaped memorial with carved orchid
on memorial and base.
Black polished granite three-piece Celtic cross memorial.
Black polished granite memorial with carved floral spray.
Black polished granite shaped memorial with carved
praying hands.
Dark grey honed granite gothic shaped memorial with bespoke
hand-carved rose design.
If you prefer, you can choose an alternative colour or shape for a memorial.
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Designs
Our experienced craftsmen can produce almost any
design you choose, subject to copyright. Here is just a
small selection of designs that we can produce using
different techniques. If you prefer, you can choose an
alternative design to reflect the interests or hobbies of a loved one.
Some designs are more appropriate for certain colours of
stone, our staff will be happy to give you further advice.
If you choose a design for a memorial, the size and
position of the design, as well as the size of the
memorial, will determine the number of inscriptions that can be engraved.
Our staff are on hand to assist you with your decision
and can help you to choose the size and finish of
the design.
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Lettering
Examples of some lettering types are shown below, along with some popular lettering fonts.
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5
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1. Cut and gilded gold lettering in Roman font.
2. Cut and painted blue lettering in Plain Block font.
3. Cut and painted pink lettering in Comic Sans font.
4. Cut and painted green lettering in Script font.
5. Cut and painted silver lettering in Old English font.
6. Cut and painted blue lettering in Celtic font.
7. Cut and painted white lettering in Albertus (BOLD) font.
Some fonts are not suitable for leaded or hand-cut letters
and we'll advise you about this.
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Inscriptions and Verses
To help you choose the wording for a memorial, we’ve
listed some popular inscriptions and verses below.
These are intended as a guide only and if you wish, you
can choose your own wording to express your feelings.
Some churchyards and cemeteries have restrictions
about the wording that can be featured on memorials
and we will advise you about these when you are
deciding upon the inscription.
In loving memory of
Alive in the hearts of those that loved him
Gone are the days we used to share, but in our
hearts you’re always there
Sadly missed
In remembrance of
Sacred to the memory of
Treasured memories of
Reunited
We will remember them
Together again
His life a beautiful memory, his absence a silent grief
Peace, perfect peace
Cherished memories
Rest in peace
Always in our thoughts
Forever in our hearts
Gone from us but not forgotten
Love’s last gift, remembrance
Ever loved, ever remembered
At rest
The Lord shall give thee rest
In our hearts you will always stay loved and
remembered everyday
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Vases
VA01
VA02
VA03
VA04
VA05
VA06
Black polished granite vase with plinth, shown with
a floral design.
Balmoral polished granite vase available in a variety of colours.
Marble vase with hand-carved rose and plinth, shown with
a black painted inscription.
Large heart-shaped vase shown in red polished
granite. Available in a variety of colours.
Marble chamfered vase.
Blue pearl granite rustic vase with polished face, shown with
a cut and gilded inscription.
If you prefer, you can choose an alternative colour for a vase.
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Accessories
Photo plaques
We offer a selection of ceramic
photo plaques and frames
which are produced with a
photograph of your choice.
Ceramic photo plaques are
also available in other shapes
– for example, heart, round
and rectangle. Please ask if
you would like to see other
plaques and frames that we
can provide.
Patterned photo frame
Silver photo frame
Plain cross
Hands and rose
Dove release
Angel
Jesus
Mary
Ceramic photo plaque in oval frame
Bronzes
You may wish to add a
bronze to a memorial. A small
selection of bronzes is featured
here and we will be happy to
show you alternatives.
Statues
Statues are a popular
additional feature for
memorials. We offer a wide
range of designs and sizes
and our staff will advise you
about these.
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Cremation Memorials
CR01
CR02
CR03
CR04
Balmoral polished granite desk tablet with optional flower
container. Available in a variety of colours.
Visag blue polished granite book memorial with
additional vase.
CR05
Sloping marble heart shaped plaque on a plinth.
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Black polished granite desk with curved pages.
Dark grey polished granite desk tablet with vase.
CR06
Sloping black polished granite heart shaped plaque
on a plinth.
CR07
Black polished granite square top cremation memorial with
floral design. You can choose not to include a design or
select an alternative design if you wish.
CR08
Visag blue polished granite heart memorial shown with
a painted silver inscription and designs.
CR09
Sloping black polished granite
plaque and base.
If you prefer, you can choose an alternative colour or shape for a memorial.
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Children’s Memorials
If you would prefer to create a completely different
memorial which is designed and produced to your
exact specifications, then we can also help you to
do this.
We can discuss the ideas that you have, whether you
have a number of ideas that you'd like to combine or
even if you'd like a memorial in an alternative colour or
shape, we can help you to create a unique memorial.
You can also choose to add a design to a memorial –
for example, you may like to add a favourite cartoon
character, subject to copyright. We are available to
discuss your thoughts with you and to help you with
your decision.
CH01
Teddy bear memorial holding black polished granite heart.
CH02
Heart shaped star galaxy polished granite memorial with
carved rose design.
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CH03
Round top black polished granite memorial with bunny.
CH04
CH05
Black granite memorial with football theme. The scarf and
lettering can be changed to any colour.
CH06
Light grey star memorial sat on a black polished granite plinth
and base.
Teddy bear memorial holding black polished granite star.
CMXXCH07
Lupta vides
voluptur
simi,
occusae
aborum.
Red nobit
polished
granite
jigsaw
pieceratis
memorial.
If you prefer, you can choose an alternative colour or shape for a memorial.
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What to do next
When you’re ready to discuss your
thoughts and choices for a memorial,
please contact us.
We will provide any advice or guidance that you
may need and will help you at every step of the way.
Firstly we will check the local rules and regulations
to ensure that your preferred memorial is permitted
in the churchyard or cemetery of your choice.
When this has been confirmed, we’ll then provide
you with a no obligation itemised estimate for your
chosen memorial.
If you decide to go ahead, we’ll then apply for the
necessary permission and permits on your behalf.
A layout of the new memorial will then be produced
for you to approve. This will show the shape of the
memorial, the inscription you have selected in your
chosen font, along with the position of any flower
containers, designs or photo plaques that you have
decided upon.
The layout will need to be checked carefully
and approved by you.
Once the layout is approved, work will start on the
memorial and we’ll then contact you to let you know
when your memorial is ready. When the memorial
has been placed on the grave, we’ll send you a
photograph to show the memorial in situ.
If would like any further information about
any of our memorials, please contact us.
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Our Promise
Our promise is to help you arrange or plan a funeral with care,
respect, clarity and reassurance. Our team of professionals are here
to listen, advise and guide you through all your options.
We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week so you’ll always have
someone to talk to.
We’re here, we understand how difficult this can be and we promise
to help you at every step of the way.
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