A lasting tribute, chosen with care.
Choosing a memorial is a personal decision. Houghtons can help you explore designs, materials and inscriptions to create a fitting tribute to someone you love.
Traditional and modern headstones
Headstones come in many shapes, from classic upright designs with a simple cross and gold border to modern shapes such as a heart with delicate, coloured flowers. The right one is the one that feels like the person you are remembering.
Natural and carved designs
Natural, rough-edged stone gives a rustic look that suits many churchyards and gardens of remembrance. Carved details, such as roses or hands in prayer, add a personal touch.
Cremation memorials and tablets
A smaller memorial can be a lovely choice for cremated remains. Cremation tablets come in different designs, and some have space for flowers. Burial grounds and churchyards each have their own rules about size and type, so it helps to know where the memorial will go.
Personal inscriptions
The words on a memorial are often the most personal part. They might be a name and dates, a few words from the family, a favourite verse, or a small piece of artwork. We can talk through ideas with you, and there is no need to decide everything at once.
Additional inscriptions and renovation enquiries
If a name needs to be added to an existing memorial, or an older headstone needs attention, let us know what you have in mind. We will talk through the options with you. Costs and timings depend on the memorial and the burial ground, so we will go through them with you.
Browse the memorial collection
The Buckley Memorials brochure shows a wide choice of designs, with ideas for inscriptions, artwork, stone colours and finishing touches.
Note the brochure page or design reference and contact Houghtons to discuss suitability and costs. Designs are subject to burial-ground requirements.
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Talk to Houghtons about a memorial
Tell us what you have seen and where the memorial is likely to go, and we will help you with the next step.