For centuries people have created memorials to remember their loved ones. A memorial provides a focus for personal memories - a place to visit, lay flowers, and reflect on happy times.
Memorials can be arranged at D.J. Bewley Funeral Directors for Churchyards and Cemeteries and we can tailor a design to your choice Inc. wording, fonts, colours, emblems and decorative motives subject to further approval.
Before deciding upon a memorial stone, it is very important to be aware of the regulations that govern the grave; there are restrictions at most burial grounds.
Memorial or headstone costs depend on the inscription and fixing of the memorial, as well as the location and fees set by the burial authority.
The potential variations for memorials are limitless, as in addition to the choice of material there is the choice of design shape, colour, size, pictorial design on the face and use of flower vase. As memorials are usually created to order, the examples shown are intended as a guide only.
Black all polished granite headstone with shaded roses design in top right hand corner and kerb enclosure.
Overall grave space 7'0" x 3'0".
Can be made in any material.
Black all polished granite book with carved cord and tassel and shaped pages.
Overall grave space 7'0" x 3'0".
Can be made in any material.
Blue Pearl all polished granite heart shaped headstone with painted or shaded background roses design. Matching solid cover ledger.
Overall grave space 7'0" x 3'0".
Can be made in any material.
Black all polished granite headstone and kerb enclosure.
Overall grave space 7'0" x 3'0".
Can be made in any material.
Churchyard memorials are available in a wide range of designs, but styles are limited to natural finishes to comply with the specific regulations of any given location.
Carvings can be added to create a bespoke and unique memorial.
Portland stone deep ogee shaped top headstone with carved dove in circular panel. Matching shaped base with centre flower container.
Overall size 2'6" x 2'0" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any size or material but maybe restricted to Churchyard regulations.
Forest of Dean apex shaped top headstone with moulded edges. Matching base with centre flower container. Can be made with no flower container, one or two.
Overall size 2'6" x 2'0" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any size or material but maybe restricted to Churchyard regulations.
Purbeck stone headstone with rustic sides and deep chamfer edges. Matching base with centre flower container. Can be made with no flower container, one or two.
Overall size 2'6" x 2'0" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any size or material but maybe restricted to Churchyard regulations.
York stone headstone with rebated edges, hewn sides and smooth back and front. Engraved cross design top centre. Match base can be made with no flower container, one or two.
Overall size 2'6" x 2'0" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any size or material but maybe restricted to Churchyard regulations.
Nabresina marble gothic shaped top headstone with deep chamfer. Matching base with centre flower container. Can be made with no flower container, one or two.
Overall size 2'6" x 2'0" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any size or material but maybe restricted to Churchyard regulations.
Dark grey honed granite headstone with rounded edges. Matching base with centre flower container. Can be made with no flower container, one or two.
Overall size 2'6" x 2'0" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any size or material but maybe restricted to Churchyard regulations.
Memorials for lawn graves are limited to the area at the head end of the grave, leaving the remainder of the grave to grass (lawn).
Exact measurements will vary among cemetery authorities but generally the memorial and its base will not extend more than, approximately, 18” into the grave.
Black all polished granite half ogee shaped top headstone with bronze hands design and barrel side. Matching base with two flower containers. Can have no flower containers, one or two.
Overall size 2'6" x 2'0" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any material.
Red all polished granite headstone and base with centre flower container. Can be made with no flower container, one or two.
Overall size 2'6" x 2'0" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any material.
Black all polished granite headstone with shaded church with cross design - can be shaded or painted. Matching base with right hand side flower container. Can be made with no flower container, one or two.
Overall size 2'6" x 2'0" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any material.
Light grey granite arch shaped top headstone with engraved cross design. Matching base with centre flower container. Can be made with no flower container, one or two.
Overall size 2'6" x 2'0" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any material.
Aurora brown all polished granite headstone with highlighted rose on stem design. Matching base with right hand side flower container.
Overall size 2'6" x 2'0" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any material.
Ocean green all polished granite headstone with flourish designs at top centre and bottom with deep chamfers. Matching base with centre flower container. Can be made with no flower container, one or two.
Overall size 2'6" x 2'0" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any material.
Tropical green all polished granite headstone with heart cut-out with carved roses design. Matching base with two flower containers. Can be made with no flower container, one or two.
Overall size 2'6" x 2'0" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any material.
Black all polished granite headstone with hand painted design top centre and barrel sides. Matching splayed base for additional verses. Can be made with no flower container, one or two.
Overall size 2'6" x 2'0" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any material.
Black all polished granite headstone with deep chamfer around face. Matching base with centre flower container. Can be made with no flower container, one or two.
Overall size 2'6" x 2'0" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any material.
Blue pearl all polished granite deep half ogee shaped top headstone with silver hands and barrel sides. Matching base with centre flower container. Can be made with no flower container, one or two.
Overall size 2'6" x 2'0" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any material.
Black all polished granite headstone and matching base. Can be made with one or two flower containers.
Overall size 2'6" x 2'0" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any material.
Blue pearl all polished granite apex shaped top headstone with gold leaf cross and shaded roses designs. Matching base with two flower containers. Can be made with no flower container, one or two.
Overall size 2'6" x 2'0" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any material.
Black all polished granite headstone with painted lily design and matching base with right hand flower container. Can be made with no flower container, one or two.
Overall size 2'6" x 2'0" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any material.
Dark grey all honed granite headstone with silver enamelled pin line as frame with shaped base and centre flower container. Can be made with no flower container.
Overall size 2'6" x 2'0" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any material.
Light grey granite Celtic cross with hewn edges and smooth face and matching base. Can be made with no flower container, one or two and in any material.
Can be made in any material.
Black all polished granite headstone with carved highlighted roses design. Matching base with no flower container. Can be made with one or two containers.
Can be made in any material.
Black all polished granite headstone with highlighted design at top centre. Matching base can be made with one or two flower containers.
Overall size 2'6" x 2'0" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any material.
Black granite all polished headstone with shaded roses design and border. Matching base with centre flower container. Can be made with no flower container, one or two.
Overall size 2'6" x 2'0" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any material.
Light grey all polished granite headstone with hewn sides, carved black enamelled cross with highlighted roses design. Matching base with centre flower container. Can be made with no flower container, one or two.
Overall size 2'6" x 2'0" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any material.
White marble headstone with carved roses design and base with centre flower container. Can have no flower container, one or two.
Overall size 2'6" x 2'0" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any material.
Portland stone headstone and base with rebated edges. Base can have no flower container, one or two.
Overall size 2'6" x 2'0" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any material.
Nabresina marble apex shaped top headstone with carved roses and base. Base can have no flower container, one or two.
Overall size 2'6" x 2'0" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any material.
White marble oval shaped headstone and matching base with two flower containers.
Overall size 2'6" x 2'0" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any material.
Our selection of cremation stones and vases are available in a wide variety of designs and materials.
Carvings and hand paintings can also be included in this range to create a unique and lasting memorial.
Black all polished granite design design tablet with moulded edges with top centre flower container. Can be made with no flower container, one or two.
size 18" x 18" sloping 4" - 2".
Can be made in any material.
Dark grey granite desk design tablet with highlighted and painted book design on face with top centre flower container. Can be made with no flower container, one or two.
size 18" x 18" sloping 4" - 2".
Can be made in any material.
Black all polished granite desk design tablet with top centre flower container. Can be made with one or two flower containers.
Overall size 12" x 18" sloping 4" - 2".
Can be made in any material.
Black all polished granite desk design tablet with carved raised book, cord and tassel design with centre flower container. Can be made with no flower container, one or two.
size 18" x 18" sloping 5" - 3".
Can be made in any material.
White marble flat tablet with top centre flower container.
Can be made in any size or material.
White marble vase with carved daffodile design with matching stand.
Overall size 10" x 6" x 7" high.
Can be made in any material.
Ruby red all polished granite vase.
Overall size 6" x 6" x 6".
Can be made in any size or material.
These memorial designs are permitted in the vast majority of cemeteries and are available in a selection of materials and finishes. Carvings and hand paintings can be added to give that unique personal touch. Smaller versions can also be supplied for cremations.
Black all polished granite book headstone with shaped pages, carved and highlighted page lines and cord and tassel. Matching shaped base with centre flower container.
Overall size 24" high x 30" wide x 3" thick.
Can be made in any material.
Black part polished headstone with shaded scroll and ivy leaf design. Matching base with centre flower container. Can be made with no flower container, one or two.
Overall size 2'6" x 2'0" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any material.
White marble headstone with raised book, cord and tassel, carved roses and bird designs. Matching shaped base with centre flower container. Can be made with no flower container, one or two.
Overall size 2'6" x 2'0" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any material.
Blue Pearl granite book memorial with shaped pages and carved cord and tassel. Matching base with two flower containers. Can be made with no flower container or one.
Overall size 30" x 27" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any material.
Black all polished granite book headstone with highlighted engraved book outline, cord and tassel. Matching base with two flower containers. Can be made with no flower container, one or two.
Overall headstone size 24" x 12" x 2" thick. Overall base size 22" x 17" x 2" thick.
Can be made in any material.
Black all polished granite double heart headstone with carved highlighted lily design. Matching base with two flower containers. Can be made with no flower container, one or two.
Overall size 26" high x 30" wide x 3" thick. Base 30" wide .
Star Galaxy granite single heart headstone. Matching base with two flower containers.
Overall size of headstone 18" x 18" x 3" thick, base 22" wide x 16" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any size or material.
White marble single heart shaped headstone with carved roses on shaped centre. Matching shaped base with centre flower container.
Overall size 2'6" x 2'0" x 3" thick.
Can be made in any material.
Black all polished single heart headstone with shaded roses. Matching base with centre flower container. Can be made with no flower container, one or two.
Can be made in any material.
We are able to offer a variety of Granite and Stone pattern and colours for you to choose from. The samples illustrated below are for monuments requested with a polished finish.
Please speak to Ryan Bewley our Memorial Sales Manager for further information
Examples of Text and Verses
TREASURED MEMORIES OF
A LOVELY WIFE
MUM AND NAN
MARGARET SMITH
WHO PASSED AWAY
20TH SEPTEMBER 2001
GONE ARE THE DAYS WE USED
TO SHARE
BUT IN OUR HEARTS YOU‘RE
ALWAYS THERE
ALWAYS REMEMBERED
OUR DEAR MUM
MARGARET SMITH
NEE DOYLE
30.11.1896 - 20.09.2001
GONE IS THE FACE
WE LOVED SO DEAR
SILENT THE VOICE
WE LOVED TO HEAR
IN MEMORY OF
OUR DEAR PARENTS
RICHARD SMITH
DIED 6TH MARCH 2000
MARGARET SMITH
DIED 20TH SEPTEMBER 2001
NOT JUST TODAY BUT EVERY DAY
WE WILL REMEMBER
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
A DEAR HUSBAND
AND FATHER
RICHARD SMITH
WHO DIED 6TH MARCH 2000
AGED 86 YEARS
ALWAYS IN OUR THOUGHTS
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
CHERISHED MEMORIES
OF A MUCH LOVED SON
AND BROTHER
RICHARD SMITH
1951 - 2000
IT BROKE OUR HEARTS TO LOSE YOU
BUT YOU DID NOT GO ALONE
FOR PART OF US WENT WITH YOU
THE DAY GOD CALLED YOU HOME
FOREVER IN OUR THOUGHTS
RICHARD SMITH
BORN 6TH MARCH 1915
DIED 6TH MARCH 2000
A DAD TO US, A FRIEND TO ALL
HIS SMILING FACE WE WILL RECALL
SO DEARLY LOVED, SO SADLY MISSED
HE/SHE DIED AS HE/SHE LIVED
EVERYONE'S FRIEND
WE MET, LOVED AND WILL AGAIN
TOO DEARLY LOVED TO BE FORGOTTEN
ONLY GOODNIGHT BELOVED NOT FAREWELL
ONLY EVER A THOUGHT AWAY,
LOVED AND REMEMBERED EVERYDAY
FOREVER WITH THE LORD
AS YOU LOVED US,
WE LOVE YOU
YOU ARE ALWAYS NEAR,
SO MISSED, SO LOVED, SO VERY DEAR
We offer a complete range of funeral memorial stone masonry services in the towns and villages of Wiltshire from our four branch offices in the county. You can find us in Bradford-on-Avon, Corsham, Devizes, Melksham, and Trowbridge. We arrange funerals, memorial services and wakes anywhere in Wiltshire and offer support to the bereaved across the region. Contact your nearest branch office for assistance or call us on 01225 702 521.
