What services can I expect from a Monumental Mason?

                1. Greet and meet the relatives to discuss the individual needs 
                     for the gravestone. The discussion can be about what material 
                     the gravestone should be made out of and taking information 
                     about what the customers would like on the gravestone. 

                 2. planning out the measurements of the specific text or style
                      on the gravestones. 

                 3. Create a designed image of what the gravestone would look 
                     like to the client and then make any changes or modifications so
                     that the client is 100% happy.  

                 4. Sandblasting takes place once the clients are happy 
                      and then the mason will paint or gild the areas that have 
                      been cut out.  

                 5. chiseling the letters then takes place. 

                 6. Moulding and making the monuments is usually next 
                      along with plastering. After this is complete it is ready 
                      to be placed. 

                7. Cleaning and making sure everything is in place and ready. 

This is a simple routine that many monumental masons use. 

Below is an association dedicated to monumental masons within the UK which 
a number of firms and freelancers are part of.  

Contact them for more information.                 

National Association of Memorial Masons 1 Castle Mews, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2XL Tel: 01788 542264 Fax: 01788 542276  Contact    Web