Headstones

[mitsy26]

Hi. I was just wondering if anyone knew about headstones. I can get a lovely one online but im not sure how i would go about erecting it. Ive phoned the council and they were no help. Just said the place i was getting it from had to have the right qualification. The stone im looking at is 8kg in weght. Can i just take it and put it on the grave or does it need to be fixed in place. I know with the cross we have now we just put it into the ground. Many thanks

[Buenchico]

Even if you're ordering online, a decent supplier should include 'fixing in the cemetery' in the price, as this one does:
http://abbeymemorialsltd.clickforward.com/

[scorpiojo]

Do you already have a base for the cross?

[ummmm]

I think Mitsy means the cross they put there before the headstone is erected.

[scorpiojo]

Me, ummmm? I just meant that the replacement would need a base, it couldn't just be put into the ground :)

Have you tried a local monumental mason, mitsy?

[ummmm]

I would say going through a mason would be much less hassle in the long run.

[mitsy26]

The cross was put into the ground but would like to put a stone there. The company doesnt erect them. They only supply the stone as they are not local to me. I havent tried the local one. Would they erect the stone even if i haven't bought it from them?

[mitsy26]

I have to be honest i cant afford the prices to get a stone from the stone masons but would like something there as the cross is quite old

[ummmm]

They probably would but they will charge you.

Have you tried going to them direct?

[ummmm]

Sorry...crossed posts.

How about ringing them and asking how the stone is kept in place.

[scorpiojo]

I don't see why not, they did for me.

[scorpiojo]

..and shop around, mitsy..

[naomi24]

Have you tried ringing the cemetery directly? They're usually very helpful.

[mitsy26]

Unable to phone the cemetery as you have to phone a central places that covers the cemetery but they were of no use when i asked. Thanks for all your help.

[murraymints]

you need to have a concrete base laid first..and permission from cemetery

[mikey4444]

I have never heard of anybody buying a gravestone on the 'net !

Why don't you try a local Monumental Mason ?

[ummmm]

Mikey...she's said she can't afford it.

[murraymints]

cemetery may know of someone who will erect a delivered headstone...or contact the council where the grave is and make enquiries there...

[mikey4444]

Sorry Litzy....I missed the bit where you said you couldn't afford to use a MM....my apologies !

I think you will find that the Local Council won't allow just anybody to turn up and erect a stone. Contact them and they will provide you with a list of local approved contractors.