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Memorials advice

A memorial gives someone a lasting place in the world, a headstone, an urn, a garden bench, a piece of jewellery kept close. Whatever form it takes, these guides will help you choose well.

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Home memorials

Ways to keep a loved one close at home, from memory bears and wooden hearts for ashes to photo frames, paperweights and urns, and how they can be personalised.

Memorial FAQs

Straight answers on memorials – what they are for, the types families choose, the regulations sites set, materials and upkeep, and personalising one.

Types of memorials

The full range of memorials, from classic stone to personal keepsakes – how to choose one that suits the person, and what to do if there is no grave.

Traditional memorial stones and accompaniments

Traditional stone memorials – headstones, grave markers, statues and accompaniments – how long before one can be fitted, and adding to it later.

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