M C The Memorial Centre Forever in our thoughts...
Information We are proud to present to you probably the most comprehensive brochure of granite, marble and stone memorials available. The selection of a memorial is very personal. Our trained staff are always pleased to assist in your selection, advising you on such matters as the cemetery regulations, material selection and inscription suitability. If required we will visit you at home, at a time that is convenient to you. Please telephone for an appointment. Materials Designs and carvings shown on one memorial can usually be incorporated in another, flower containers or vases added or removed. Granite For Everlasting Memorials The hardest material used and virtually indestructible. Polishing granite brings out the beauty of the material. Many different colours are shown within this brochure. Ornamentation is achieved by etching and deep sandblasting. Italian White Marble The Traditional Material Most widely chosen for sculpture and carving. The appearance of this material has been synonymous with the splendour of memorial carvings for centuries. The Inscription Once you have selected the memorial the next step is choosing the wording for the inscription. Some suitable inscriptions and verses are shown on the opposite page, a more comprehensive list is available on request. You also have the freedom to compose a message that expresses your own sentiments. Be sure to discuss the inscription with relatives and close friends, and feel free to contact us if you require any guidance. Once you have decided on the inscription we will send you a proof layout. You can then make any changes before our masons begin their work. Stone Stones such as Nabresina and Portland are mainly used in churchyards. All memorials shown in marble can be produced in these stones, 2
Information Examples of Proof Layout Headings to inscriptions (16) In loving memory of (20) In ever loving memory of (19) Sacred to the memory of (31) In ever affectionate remembrance of (37) Treasured affectionate remembrance of (19) Treasured memories of (16) Pray for the soul of (37) In memory of a loving wife, mother and daughter Quotations and Epitaphs (19) Gone but not forgotten (40) To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die (53) God takes our loved ones from our homes, but never from our hearts 9 (117) Happy smiling always content Loved and respected wherever he went Always so thoughtful, loving and kind A beautiful memory he left behind. 10 (117) Those cheerful smiles, that heart of gold the dearest voice the world could hold A beautiful soul in a garden at rest It s true they say god chooses the best. 15 (101) Gone is the face I loved so dear Silent the voice I loved to hear Tis sad but true, I wonder why The best are always first to die 18 (91) God gave a treasure for a while to fill us with his love and then he took our darling child to dwell with him above 26 (114) We saw you suffer, heard you sigh All we could do was stand by when the time came, we suffered too You never deserved what you went through. 35 (104) We had no chance to say goodbye but for you dear, we will not cry but in our hearts we ll hide our pain until some day we ll meet again. 43 (112) Loving and kind in all his ways upright and just to the end of his days sincere and true in heart and mind A beautiful memory he left behind. 3
Granite Headstones NM 100 NM 101 NM 102 NM 103 NM 104 NM105 NM 106 NM 107 NM 108 4
Granite Headstones NM 109 NM 110 NM 111 NM 112 NM 113 NM 114 NM 115 NM 116 NM 117 5
Granite Headstones NM 118 NM 119 NM 120 NM 121 NM 122 NM 123 NM 124 NM 125 NM 126 6
Granite Headstones NM 127 NM 128 NM 129 NM 130 NM 131 7
Granite Headstones NM 132 8
Granite Headstones NM 133 9
Granite Headstones NM 134 NM 135 NM 136 NM 137 10
Sandblast Designs Shown here are just a small selection of the many designs we can produce. These may be altered to reflect your own sentiments and thoughts. Contact us for advice 11
Granite Kerb Surrounds NM 138 NM 139 12
Granite Kerb Surrounds NM 140 NM 141 13
Granite Kerb Surrounds NM 142 NM 143 14
Granite Kerb Surrounds SURNAME NM 144 NM 145 15
Granite Kerb Surrounds NM 146 NM 147 16
Granite Kerb Surrounds NM 148 NM 149 17
Granite Kerb Surrounds NM 150 18
Granite Kerb Surrounds NM 151 19
Granite Kerb Surrounds NM 152 20
Granite Kerb Surrounds NM 153 21
Granite Kerb Surrounds NM 154 NM 155 22
Granite Kerb Surrounds NM 156 NM157 23
Granite Vases NM 158 NM 159 NM 160 NM 161 NM 162 NM 163 NM 164 NM 165 NM 166 24
Granite Tablets NM 167 NM 168 NM 169 NM 170 NM 171 NM 172 25
Open Book Memorials NM 173 NM 174 NM 175 NM 176 NM 177 NM 178 26
Marble Headstones NM 179 NM 180 NM 181 NM 182 NM 183 NM 184 NM 185 NM 186 NM 187 27
Marble Headstones NM 188 NM 189 NM 190 NM 191 NM 192 NM 193 NM 194 NM 195 NM 196 28
Marble Headstones NM 197 NM 198 NM 199 NM 200 NM 201 NM 202 NM 203 NM 204 NM 205 29
Marble Kerb Surrounds NM 206 NM 207 30
Marble Kerb Surrounds NM 208 NM 209 31
Marble Kerb Surrounds NM 210 NM 211 32
Marble Kerb Surrounds NM 212 NM 212 Detail 33
Marble Cremation Plaques & Vases NM 213 NM 214 NM 215 NM 216 NM 217 NM 218 NM 219 NM220 NM221 NM 222 34
Cremation Plaques & Vases NM 223 NM 224 NM 225 NM 226 NM 227 NM 228 Our Bronzed framed photograph plaques give a personal touch to the chosen memorial NM 229 NM 230 NM 231 35
Rustic and Hand Carved Memorials NM 232 NM 233 NM 234 NM 235 NM 236 NM 237 NM 238 NM 239 NM 240 36
Churchyard Memorials NM 241 NM 242 NM 243 NM 244 NM 245 NM 246 37
Churchyard Memorials NM 247 38
Information Lettering Examples In Loving Memory of ROMAN CAPITALS Roman (upper & lower) Block upper & lower BLOCK CAPITALS In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of In loving Memory of In loving Memory of Lucida Calligraphy Incimar Timex New Romana Helv Demi Bold Helv Demi Bold Old English Script Mt Bold Tiranti solid let Book Antigua Bold Italic For your peace of mind We are members of the National Association of Memorial Masons (NAMM). We therefore abide by their code of working practice, thus ensuring your memorial is made using the highest quality materials and fitted in the cemetery to the highest standards. We are also members of BRAMM. The British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons Reg. No. B00546 We have licensed fixers carrying out our memorial installations. 39
SYDENHAM 123-125 Sydenham Road London SE26 5HB The Memorial Centre LEWISHAM 371 Lewisham High Street London SE13 6NZ CROYDON 15 Stafford Road Croydon CR0 4NG FREEPHONE 0800 731 4972 Fax: 020 8776 7388 enquiries@memorialcentre.co.uk www.memorialcentre.co.uk