Restore the Stone. Honour the Memory.
Over time, even the finest memorials can weather, fade or become damaged. Jonathan can restore an existing memorial to a condition fitting of the person it commemorates – whether that's re-cutting faded lettering, cleaning years of weathering, or carrying out full structural repairs.
Traditional
Timeless wording that has brought comfort to families for generations. These inscriptions have endured because they say something true, simply and beautifully.
In Loving Memory
Beloved husband, father and grandfather. Forever in our hearts.
Dearly loved and sadly missed
Gone but never forgotten
Reunited with those he loved
At rest. Always remembered.
Religious & Spiritual
Faith-inspired wording drawn from scripture, prayer and spiritual tradition. Suitable for those of Christian faith and beyond.
I am the resurrection and the life.
John 11:25
In my Father's house are many mansions.
John 14:2
The Lord is my shepherd.
Psalm 23:1
Safe in the arms of God
Until we meet again
Called home to rest in peace
Poetic & Literary
Verses and lines that have long been used on memorials. Many families find that a poet captures something they couldn't quite put into their own words.
Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day.
Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there; I do not sleep.
Mary Elizabeth Frye
Not lost, but gone before.
Traditional verse
To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.
Thomas Campbell
Now the labourer's task is o'er; now the battle day is past.
Traditional hymn
The stars are lit candles for all those I love.
For a Partner
Wording for a husband, wife or life partner. These inscriptions speak to a love shared over a lifetime.
My beloved wife. The love of my life.
Together always. Apart for now.
You were my everything. You will always be.
A life shared with you was a life well lived.
Devoted husband and father. Loved beyond measure.
My heart, my home, my forever.
For a Parent
Inscriptions for a mother or father — honouring the love, sacrifice and guidance that shapes a life.
A mother's love is forever.
The world's best dad. Loved and missed every day.
You gave us roots and taught us to fly.
She was our anchor and our light.
A loving mother, grandmother and friend. You are our forever.
Your hands built our home. Your love made it.
Lettering Styles
The Way Words Look Matters Too
Once the wording is chosen, Jonathan will help you select a lettering style that suits both the inscription and the character of the stone. Different styles carry different feelings — from the formality of raised Roman capitals to the warmth of flowing italic script.
All lettering is hand-cut directly into the stone, not applied or printed. The depth, spacing and proportion of each letter is considered individually.
Discuss your inscriptionReady to Begin?
Not Sure What to Say?
Jonathan has helped many families find the right words. You don't need to have it all worked out before getting in touch – just bring what feels right and he'll guide you from there.