FAQ

First start with the cemetery to select a suitable site, giving some thought to their Height regulations and the surrounding memorials for ideas. Then call to arrange a meeting or request a free quote from Heritage Memorials.

As soon as you’re ready. if a Monumental Mason suggests you wait a year or so it probably means they do not intend to construct proper foundations.

Foundations depend on the type of memorial but at the very minimum we use 150mm diameter concrete piers, installed in each corner to a depth of approx 2000mm,with galvanized reinforcement well above the requirements set out by the Australian Standards AS4204.

Using years of expertise our work is of the highest quality, and is far above industry standards. We only use galvanised steel and reinforced mesh to strengthen the memorial and to prevent concrete cancer.

Many different shapes & colours are available and it can be quite confusing. it is sometimes best to take a stroll through your local cemetery to gather an impression of the style and size you prefer.

Cemetery fees are paid to the cemetery for work done to a grave by a Stonemason. The cost goes towards the administration & maintenance of the grounds.

Granite, Marble, Sandstone and Granolite are the most common materials used. Granite being the most favoured for its durability, but a combination can reduce the cost, for example Granolite surrounds with granite Headstone & top cover slab.

Granolite is a combination of granite crushed to a dust and mixed with cement.

Heritage Memorials has State of the Art computer technology to ensure inscriptions in all languages can be produced.

When thinking of a headstone the darker the colour the more the inscription lettering will stand out, for example Black granite with gold gilded letters will appear brighter than if it was cut to a light grey granite.