Your Dedicated Local Stonemasonry Services
As your independent and local monumental stonemason, Bates Memorials provides comprehensive services to create, restore, and maintain beautiful, lasting tributes for your loved ones.
From guiding you through selecting a new headstone to carrying out sensitive repairs and additional lettering, our service is built on professional expertise and genuine compassion.
We manage all aspects of the process, including the necessary paperwork and compliance with local cemetery and churchyard regulations.
Personal Consultation
Guidance through stone type, design, and inscription options.
Expert Restoration
Specialist cleaning, repairs, and securing of older memorials.
Custom Inscription
Hand-cut or sandblasted lettering, including additional names and dates.
Full Site Compliance
Handling all permits and regulations for local sites in the Dudley area.
Our Specialised Memorial Services
How we can assist you in creating a fitting and lasting tribute.
New Memorials & Headstones
We offer a wide selection of beautiful, high-quality granite, marble, and natural stone memorials. We guide you through the choices—from design and stone colour to inscription styles and personalized ornamentation—to create a unique tribute.
Restoration & Cleaning
Over time, memorials can suffer from weathering, erosion, and moss growth. We specialize in sensitive cleaning, foundation repairs, and securing unstable memorials, bringing old stone back to its original condition while meeting safety standards.
Additional Inscriptions (Lettering)
We expertly match existing stone, typeface, size, and colour to add new names, dates, or personal messages to an existing memorial. This requires specialist skill to ensure the new inscription is seamless and long-lasting.
Grave Kerbing & Vases
We supply and install bespoke stone kerbing systems to surround and define the plot, as well as a selection of stone vases and other accessories to complement your chosen memorial.
Permit & Foundation Work
Memorials require permits from the local authority (council or church). We handle all the necessary paperwork and ensure the memorial is installed securely and correctly on a proper foundation, in line with BRAMM / NAMM standards.
Bespoke Design & Personalisation
We believe every life deserves a unique tribute. If you have a specific vision, we can make it a reality.
Truly Custom Tributes
Beyond our standard range, we welcome bespoke memorial commissions. This includes custom shapes, hand-carved motifs (like flowers or emblems), and specialist materials.
We work directly with you, providing detailed drawings and stone samples, ensuring the final memorial is precisely as you envisioned. Your personal consultation is free and without obligation.
Personalisation Options Include:
- Custom, unique memorial shapes and sizes
- Hand-carved designs, motifs, and emblems
- Gilding, lead lettering, and sandblasted finishes
- Photo plaques and etched portraits on stone
- Supply and installation of granite/marble chippings