Urns and caskets
Choose from a variety of materials and styles designed for burial, scattering or keeping their ashes.
Memorials in Shepton Mallet
A memorial gives you somewhere to visit and remember. Our funeral directors in Shepton Mallet 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 Shepton Mallet.
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 Shepton Mallet
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 4.81 / 5 based on 26 reviews.
Rated 5/5
I was so distraught with my father passing but I am so grateful that my father took out a package with Dignity… I had a late night collection for him and the staff were impeccable and so gracious… The kind lady at Alfred R W Cannock & Son funeral directors was amazing her name Marilyn and couldn’t do enough to make me feel comfortable and very gently guided me through the process… I recommend them top rate and made my fathers journey a special one! Also my mother a few years earlier passed and I had the same kind experience..
Grateful thanks always
Samantha Page, 20 April 2026
Rated 5/5
I can't recommend Marilyn, Sarah and the Alfred Connock team highly enough, i was really gently helped through every stage of the funeral planning and and arrangements for my father to be collected from hospital, he was treated with great care, dignity and respect.
No requests were to much and we were able to give the very best anc most personalised send off he could have had.
At such difficult times it's very hard to plan or even know what to do, but Marilyn and Nick Dale the celebrant took the weight off my shoulders and carried me through the whole process, start to finish.
Everyone who attended commented on what a wonderful service it was and many even said it was the best funeral they had ever been to.
My eternal gratitude
Fran Mcduff, 9 March 2026
Rated 5/5
From day one of calling on the services of Connock funeral services, i had no cause for concern or apprehensions as the company carried out their duties very efficiently and professionally from start to finish. The funeral was prepaid but any departure from the original plan was catered for by adjusting fees upwards or downwards to accommodate amendments or additional requests i.e. the change from a minister to a celebrant, flowers etc. The day of the funeral went according to plan and efficiently carried out even with allowing two family members to be pall bearers Very pleased.
D Cordery, 23 February 2026
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.