Memorial Insurance
A comprehensive and recognised all risk insurance cover for all memorials is available via the company who act as agents.
Quotations for the respective insurance premium are available and based on the value of each particular memorial by contacting the company. Given the current climate of insurance risks and public liabilities this is a recommended service.
Information on this policy is available please contact us for details and help with completing an application.
Further advice can be view on STONEGUARD web site http://www.stoneguard.uk.com
Renovations
We can also provide a full renovation service for existing marble, stone and granite headstones. This can include cleaning, re-fixing and repairing, as well as ongoing care.
Photo plaques
Ceramic photo plaques and laser-etch photographs.
In all instances you will get your original photograph back. The better the quality of photograph we start with will mean the better quality end result.
We can remove backgrounds if requested; there may be an additional charge for this depending on complexity.
We can laser-etch directly onto black granite, for other colours we would complete the image onto a plaque and the fix that to the memorial.
Draft images can be supplied upon request.
BRONZE FRAMES and ADORNMENTS
We can supply bronze frames, crosses, candle lamps, solar lights vases and plaques
Memorial Sizes
Our standard memorial comes with a headstone size of 2ft 3" high, 1ft 9" wide and 3" thick. They come complete with base stone measuring 24" by 12" by 3". All memorials can be smaller or larger than the standard size, up to a maximum permitted by the churchyard or burial authority. Most cemetery authorities restrict measurements to 4ft high by 3ft wide.
Kerbs
Not all burial authorities allow kerbs. Where kerbs are allowed most Burial Authorities have a maximum permitted size for curbs usually 36 inches wide and 84 inches long to the outside edges. Different profiles and mouldings can be incorporated in to the basic square profile with the addition of posts and vases. Cover slabs Splayed tablets and scrolls can be incorporated as well
Ordering Procedure
Prior to any order commencing we will send you a picture of your memorial with the design and inscription as it will appear for your approval. You will receive your order form with full cost, a customer confirmation form and a cemetery form. Only when you are ready to go ahead will a deposit be required and any cemetery fees due.
Time scales for completion
Yorkshire Memorials will not process your order until it has received a permit passed by the burial authority following submission of a right to erect application.
New Memorials
The start date for when memorials have been ordered is following receipt of Burial Authority permit and when the initial deposit has been received and not from when the initial enquiry was made. Memorials not in stock can take on average 12 weeks to arrive plus 4 to 6 weeks for ourselves to complete.
Additional Inscriptions
4 to 6 weeks following receipt of burial authority permit and satisfactory site stability.
Landscaping Burial Area
The responsibility for landscaping the burial area is down to the customer and burial authority.