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...
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A Guide to Putting a Headstone on a Grave in the UK
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...
The Importance of Kerb Sets in Creating a Beautiful Memorial
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...
3 Ways to Honour a Parent Who Has Passed Away
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...
Choosing Your Own Memorial
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...
6 Cremation Memorialisation Ideas
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...
Why You Should Choose a Granite Headstone
Here at Thornhill Memorials, we know the importance of selecting a memorial that will stand the test of time. We work with only the finest natural materials that will commemorate your lost loved one for years to come, and we offer a wide selection of quality granite...
How to Choose a Headstone Inscription Font
Finding the words for a headstone inscription that appropriately commemorates a loved one can be an incredibly difficult task. It can be challenging to capture the essence of a person in a short selection of words, but a memorial marks the place in which loved ones...