Headstones and other memorials are a lasting and meaningful way to honour the memory of a loved one. They offer a source of comfort and connection, providing a place for remembrance and reflection. With proper care and maintenance, these memorials can continue to...
Funerals are a time of great sorrow and distress and organising one can be a daunting task. However, it is crucial to carry out this process with sensitivity and care. When it comes to placing a headstone on a grave in the UK, there are legal procedures that need to...
Northern Cemetery in Cardiff, located on Thornhill Road, opened in 2021 and has since become a peaceful final resting place for the departed. The cemetery, managed by Cardiff Council, offers a serene and tranquil environment for visitors to pay their respects to their...
When it comes to commemorating the life of a loved one, choosing the right memorial is crucial. Memorials serve as a way to remember and honour the life of the deceased, and they also provide a place for friends and family to pay their respects. One important aspect...
Losing a parent is something nobody is ever fully prepared for. Whether your parent passed away many years ago or just recently, was a sudden loss out of the blue or was something you soon expected, life is never quite the same ever again. Finding something that can...
Nobody likes to think about death in any form, especially their own death or that of loved ones, so it’s natural for people to avoid the topic. When someone does pass, the burden of their funeral and everything that goes with it is typically left for the family of the...
It’s probably fair to say that memorialisation is an important part of every culture across the world. In fact, the practice of memorialisation in one form or another dates back tens of thousands of years. The way in which we memorialise and honour the lives of those...
Last year, all at Thornhill Memorials were honoured when our branch in Cardiff were contacted by the family of Simon Hill-Williams regarding the creation of an extremely unique memorial. Simon was an avid fan and collector of Yu-Gi-Oh! cards. In fact, Simon was such a...
When we first find out that someone has died it can be incredibly difficult to know what to say in that very moment. If someone we know has lost a parent, a brother or sister, or a friend, we will naturally worry about saying the wrong thing to them. We don’t want to...
Here at Thornhill Memorials, we work closely with Pantmawr Cemetery in Cardiff. Our team have years of experience supplying memorials and headstones for Pantmawr Cemetery, and we can offer expert advice. We have a vast range of memorials available that are suitable...
