Guidance
Bereavement and loss are part of our lives and we all handle grief in different ways. We are here to help you through this difficult time, every step of the way.
You Are Not Alone
We're Here to Help
By providing a lasting, beautiful monument that tells you about a loved one's life, we give comfort and remembrance. We at Murray Memorials understand how important this is. Sometimes it is hard to just contact someone about where to start and what to do. All you have to do is call and we will guide and help you every step of the way.
A Simple Checklist
8 Steps to Choosing a Memorial
Look at Existing Memorial Work
Look at the work of memorial masons already in the cemetery over the last 5 to 10 years and check: (A) The memorial wording is readable and even looking. (B) The stone is still upright and not leaning. (C) Most importantly — do you like the way it looks?
Choose a Qualified Mason
Always choose a qualified, accredited memorial mason. Check their credentials, look at examples of their work, and ensure they offer a written guarantee. Murray Memorials holds professional qualifications and stands behind every memorial we create.
Get a Written Guarantee
The mason should provide a minimum 10-year written guarantee. Murray Memorials offers a 15-year guarantee on all our work — one of the strongest in the industry.
Have You Purchased the Grave Plot?
If you have, you will receive a deed from the local authority — sometimes the funeral director can arrange this. If you are unsure, contact the local authority that owns the cemetery with the name and dates of the deceased. Murray Memorials can help you with this.
Are You the Deed Holder?
If you are not the deed holder, it may need to be transferred. For example, if the person you have lost was the deed holder, a transfer by way of a statutory declaration is needed. Murray Memorials will assist you with this process.
Use a Dedicated Memorial Mason
Ensure you are dealing with a memorial mason — not an undertaker or someone simply offering the service as a sideline. A specialist mason will have the expertise, materials, and craftsmanship to do the job properly.
Visit a Showroom
The memorial mason should have premises and a showroom containing a large range of colours and styles. Murray Memorials has three showrooms across the North East — in Gateshead, Sunderland, and Consett — where you can see our full range.
Choose Your Memorial
You are now ready to look at headstones. We at Murray Memorials will help you with your choice, your wording, and your design — taking as much time as you need.
15-Year Guarantee
Our 15-Year Workmanship Guarantee
At Murray Memorials we take immense pride in the quality of every memorial we create and install. Our foundations are bigger and better than other masons, laid first and left to set before the memorial is placed — giving you lasting stability and peace of mind.
"Murray Memorials offers a 15-year written guarantee on all our work — one of the strongest in the industry."
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Our team is here to guide you with patience and care. There is no obligation — just call or visit your nearest showroom.
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