Our standard payment schedule involves three instalments, each requested at key stages of the order and typically due within short timeframes. In many cases, the first two payments – covering most of the memorial and cemetery fees – fall within the first month. For families who wish to choose a more personalised or premium design, taking time to save in advance can offer the most freedom and the least pressure during the ordering process.
For those who would benefit from spreading costs more gradually, we also offer two payment plan options on a small selection of memorials. These plans apply only to a limited range of designs, but they provide a structured way to manage payments while still allowing the memorial to be arranged with care and confidence. These plans do come with a few conditions, and some exclusions apply.
Please contact Natalie or Charlie at Head Office if you wish to receive further details of the designs currently available and the conditions of sale in place.
The Grand Total of the order, including any burial ground fees applicable must be paid over five consecutive months, as follows:
The Grand Total of the order, including any burial ground fees applicable must be paid over nine consecutive months, as follows
This very much depends on the size and material of your chosen headstone. We have memorial stones to suit every budget. If you take a look at our Value Memorials range you will see that they start as low as £865 and go up to many thousands for large custom memorials with lots of extras. If you are keen to keep costs low, it is best to choose a simplistic memorial design, such as the VR1 and base the length of your inscription on the free letter allowance offered with the specific memorial design chosen. For a more personalised memorial there are optional extras like photo plaques, statues and other decorative items.
Cemetery or Crematoria fees are not a standard price but if you tell us the grave location details we will be able to find out for you. Alternatively the cemetery would be able to give you the information directly if you prefer to call them yourself.
Once you have placed an order, the process of obtaining a permit is carried out by us on your behalf and is generally straightforward.
Yes, showroom visits are by appointment only. This is to ensure there is a member of staff available to help you for as long as you need. Please call our office on 01582 249990 to arrange a suitable time and date.
Factory & Showroom (Head Office)
The Memorial Works
Southfields Road Dunstable LU6 3EP
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