Urns and caskets
Choose from a variety of materials and styles designed for burial, scattering or keeping their ashes.
Memorials in Lancaster
A memorial gives you somewhere to visit and remember. Our funeral directors in Lancaster can help you choose one, whether or not they arranged the funeral.
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Choosing a memorial
Headstones, plaques, benches and books of remembrance all serve the same purpose in different ways. There is no hurry to decide, and we can talk you through what is possible at the cemeteries and crematoria near Lancaster.
Many ways to remember them
An item to treasure, a place to reflect, or a vessel to hold their ashes – honour their life in a way that feels right.
Looking after a memorial
Stone and lettering weather over time. We can arrange cleaning, repairs and additional inscriptions when a memorial needs them.
A lasting place of rest and remembrance
Give them a peaceful resting place within our own memorial grounds or cemeteries, where loved ones can reflect within beautiful, natural surroundings.
Vaults
Honour them alongside loved ones, in one of our cemeteries or gardens of remembrance. Available in specific locations.
Memorial gardens
Create a special space to visit and remember them. Including private and communal gardens, plaques, benches and more.
Mausoleums
Pay tribute with a private, permanent resting place above ground. Available in specific locations.
How we can help
Choosing the right memorial can depend on things like materials, personal preferences or what's allowed by the local cemetery. We're here to talk it through and help you decide.
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Local rules and approvals
Cemeteries and other sites often have rules about the size, materials and finishes allowed. We'll guide you through any approvals, so there are no surprises.
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Wording, lettering and design
We can help you choose the details, like the inscription, lettering style and design, so everything feels personal and works together.
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Take the time you need
Our memorial specialists are always here to guide you and answer your questions. You decide at your own speed, there's no rush.
Memorial costs
The cost of a memorial varies depending on what you choose – the type, materials, location, and how much personalisation you'd like can affect the price. We'll always be upfront about costs, so you know what to expect.
Talk to someone in Lancaster
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
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Danielle Canavan, 20 October 2025
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Having recently lost our grandmother, we were dealt the double blow a few weeks later losing our mum. As Preston Ireland & Bowker provided such a wonderful compassionate and professional service for grandma, it was only right we went back to them to look after our beautiful mum. The staff who took mum from home to the funeral directors were beyond respectful and handled the situation and mum with the utmost of care. When it came to arranging the funeral the administration was handled with compassion and dignity by Karl. Sarah oversaw the whole organisation of mum's goodbye, and went above and beyond in everything we could have asked for. She was the epitome of professional, caring and over all had this faultless knack of making us smile and laugh at our lowest ebb. She led the funeral to the crematorium and took our 12 year old daughter by the hand so that she could lead her grandma on her final journey. The comfort this gave my daughter was unplanned and spontaneous on the part of Sarah. She read the whole situation and understood us as a family perfectly. As I said on the day Sarah..."Never ever change, just be you" You will never know just how much the comfort and respect you and your team gave us and mum means to us all.
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Kev Foxcroft, 18 July 2025
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A pure cremation I chose for my wife, you’re kindness provided me with great care and sympathy & Comfort knowing my was taken care of
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FAQs
We're here to answer all your questions. If anything isn't clear, please ask us.
Advice and guidance
Guides to choosing a memorial and what to consider.
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.
Memorial FAQs
Straight answers on memorials – what they are for, the types families choose, the regulations sites set, materials and upkeep, and personalising one.
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.
Headstones
Choosing a headstone: materials, shapes, finishes and inscriptions, the cemetery rules that apply, and how long you must wait before one can be fixed.
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Talk to your local branch to get a quote
Your local funeral director can talk through our costs and any personal touches you want to include. Let us know what you're thinking and we'll work to your budget.