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Headstones in Essex

Memorials of Distinction have over 35 years’ experience in stonemasonry and serving the lovely area of Essex, including Chelmsford and Colchester. Our expert team will craft the perfect gravestone for your loved one, whether it be a full kerbed memorial, cremation plaque or a bespoke headstone. We have a wide range of products available to ensure you have exactly the right tribute.

Heart with Book Small Memorial

Heart with Book Small Memorial £1435

Rustic Offset Peon Top Headstone

Rustic Offset Peon Top Headstone

Book and Heart Small Memorial

Book and Heart Small Memorial £1392

Hand Carved Rose and Book Headstone

Hand Carved Rose and Book Headstone From £1402

A final resting place in Essex

Whether your loved one had personal ties to Essex, they lived here, or they had a special place within this county in mind, you’ll need to choose their final resting place before you select a custom memorial or traditional headstone. This is due to the fact that different cemeteries and crematoriums have different rules and restrictions.

Essex offers a county of contrasts when it comes to finding a location for a service and memorial; from vibrant towns to beautiful countryside and the calm Blackwater salt marshes. Essex is easily accessible by car and public transport, particularly because it borders London, and this makes it a practical location for friends and family wishing to visit the memorial.

Crematoriums and cemeteries in Essex

Once you have narrowed down the location to Essex, there’s still the matter of choosing the crematorium or cemetery and the location for a memorial. Perhaps you are looking for a spot surrounded by trees, a particular view, or near to water.

To make things that bit easier for you, we have collated all the contact information you need from Google Maps and have put it in an easy-to-use interactive map below. Simply hover over a pin and you will find what you need. If you are looking in a particular area of Essex, you can see the selection of crematoriums and cemeteries at a quick glance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the price all-inclusive?

The items included will be clearly explained in the description text for each product along with the ‘Included in the Price’ section. We also have an ‘Additional Costs’ section on all products where it is relevant. As a general guide, extra costs can include: Cemetery fees, additional sandblasted designs, photo plaques, extra letters (beyond the 80 you get free), bespoke sizes, kerbset chippings etc. We will give you a detailed quote showing all fees and itemised costs, so you know exactly what the bottom line is before placing your order.

What is the difference between a headstone and a marker?

A marker is usually a wooden cross or stick with a name or grave number on it, which is placed at the site of a grave after burial. After about a year, when the ground has settled, a headstone or kerb set can be installed on the grave. These will be made from stone, are decorative and are a more permanent fixture to commemorate your loved one.

How long will it take?

The timescales estimated below are longer than usual. This is due to global supply chain issues resulting from the Coronavirus pandemic which according to experts could take up to 2 years to resolve. We will complete your order as quickly as possible but there are some factors over which we have no control.

We currently estimate that orders for our standard designs will take approximately 4-5 months to manufacture & deliver.

This estimate begins from the date we have received both the cemetery or church permit and your second instalment rather than from the date you place your order. The process of obtaining a permit is carried out by us on your behalf and is generally straightforward. If you are having a more unusual style or size of memorial it can take longer to clarify the details with the cemetery and obtain permission which will affect the final delivery/fixing date.

We always endeavour to complete your order as quickly as possible but there are some factors over which have have no control, such as shipping and council response times. This means that some orders will take less than 4 or 5 months but others may take more. We will always keep you informed about the progress of your order.

If your order is for a non-standard memorial, it is very likely that the manufacturing & delivery time will be 4-6 months.

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TESTIMONIALS

Everyone at Memorials of Distinction have been so professional, caring and excellent from start to finish with providing me a wonderful memorial to my dad. They listened to my requirements, kept me up to date with the progress and the memorial produced was perfect. I would happily recommend Memorials of Distinction to anyone and so very pleased I chose them. They so deserve the 5 star rating.

Frances H. Google Review: 28/04/2022

Great service from start to finish. Very happy with gravestone design, materials used, installation, staff communication and value for money. Thanks from all the family.

Beckenham Crematorium, Kent.

Peter K. Google Review: 06/04/2022

Absolutely outstanding service from start to finish. I am so glad I found this company! Every single person I have been in contact with has been so kind, understanding and there to cater to my needs. My sons headstone and kerb is fabulous and much more than I could have dreamed of. They dealt with me with compassion and talked me through every step of the process.

This was a bespoke memorial

Spring Gardens Cemetery, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Chelcie B. Google Review: 11/03/2022

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