• S. Clarke & Son Memorials

    Welcome to our Headstone Builder!

    (A unique app created especially for S. Clarke & Son Memorials.)

  • If using a mobile phone, view in landscape.
    Although this is mobile-friendly, it may be easier on a tablet, desktop computer,     or other device with a larger screen.

     

  • The grave is located...

  • We supply and erect headstones across Northern Ireland.
    (Mainland UK / islands / Republic of Ireland / other countries excluded).
    Our main coverage area includes: Greater Belfast / Co. Antrim (south) / Co. Down / Co. Armagh.
    Anywhere outside this will incure travel surchanges,
    meaning it is unlikely our prices will be competitive with local suppliers.

     

  • I want to...

  • Please have the grave papers to hand before proceeding. If these are not available, you'll need ownership details, section and grave number. These can be obtained from the council, or church.

    Just bought a new grave in Council cemetery? It can take several weeks for you to receive the grave papers. We can't process an order or provide a fully detailed quotation until you've received them. We can give you an approximate price on the phone. Give us a call: (028) 9181 2168

    These are the next steps:

    1. Choose the Headstone Options
    2. Add Grave Information
    3. Edit the Inscription
    4. Add any Extras
    5. Submit to receive a Quotation, Scaled Proof & Paperwork

    (You can take a break at any time- click Save and it'll email you a link to continue later.)

    Are you ready to get started?  

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    Add an inscription to an existing headstone

    We'll need:

    • a photo of the headstone (showing the current inscription)
    • grave details- either a photo of the grave papers (lease) showing the info, or the name of the owner and location.
    • any thoughts on the inscription you'd like to add

    Send details via email: memorials@sclarkeandson.co.uk or for a faster response- WhatsApp: 07923 996 551.

  • Edit / update an existing headstone order

    To make alterations to an existing order you've already submitted, please give us a call: 028 9181 2168, WhatsApp us: 07923 996 551, or via email: memorials@sclarkeandson.co.uk.

     

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  • 1: Choose the Headstone

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  • Colour (Dark Grey = std)

  • See all STONE COLOURS (Black is the most popular).
    We stock most in black and some in dark grey.

  • Width: (24" = standard)
  • Width: (42" = standard)
  • Heart Roses: (incl as std)
  • Tassel Bookmark: (extra)
  • Spine Rings: (incl as std)

  • This headstone / colour combination is not in stock, so will have an inscreased lead time.

  •  NOTE:  This headstone can't have a sub-base due to its height.

  •  NOTE:  Cathedral: includes a weathered pitched base, which doesn't allow for a vase or other base options. Dark Grey is usually in stock, it can't have a sub-base due to the height.

  •  NOTE:  This headstone has an Ogee Base as standard, which only permits a centre flower vase.

    If you would prefer a flat-front base instead (allowing other vase options), please add this as a note in the "Additional Requirements" section at the end.

    • Flat-Front Base: included as standard (click to change) 
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    • Flat-Front Base: usually included as standard (unless noted otherwise)

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    • Ogee- Base+Sub-Base: +£140 (black granite base & G603 grey sub-base)

      Ogee- Base only: +£100

      NOTE: can only have a centre vase

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    • Splayed Base: +£60 (in black granite). NOTE: cannot have a centre vase.

    • Polished Grey Sub-Base (£110): included as standard. (click to change / remove) 
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    • Exclude Granite Sub-base: lettering guaranteed for 1 year.

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    • Include Sub-Base: £110 In polished G603 grey granite. (Most popular choice.)

      Lettering guaranteed for 6 years.

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    • Polished Black Granite Sub-Base (to match headstone): +£110 =£220

      (Polished Granite Sub-Base- other colours to match headstone: +£POA)

      Lettering guaranteed for 6 years.

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    • Sub-base width to match headstone base (standard)

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    • Extend Sub-base (only):  +£30 (polished grey granite)

      For Extended Sub-base in Polished Black Granite: choose Sub-Base Colour as black above.

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    • Extend Base* & Sub-base**: +£140 (*polished black granite **polished grey granite)
      For Extended Sub-base in Polished Black Granite: choose Sub-Base Colour as black above.
      Extend Sub-base (in other colours to match headstone): +£POA

    • Flower Vase: Not included as standard (Click to add) 

    • Flower Vase

      If you are likely to place fresh flowers on the grave regularly, we can include a vase in the headstone base. (Although shown below in gold, the top will be coloured to match the inscription.) Vases are less popular now as many prefer to place pot plants / planters on a grave as they last longer than cut flowers. (+£20 each)

      • If you choose an Ogee Base- there is only room for a centre vase. 
      • If you choose a Splayed Base- you can't have a centre vase.
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    • Summary 
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    • That's the Headstone selection complete!
      To take a break: click SAVE, a link is emailed. (skip account setup)
      For a headstone price- give us a call: (028) 9181 2168

      In case it crashes / to let you to save & continue later- add name & email:

    • NOTE: Completing this form confirms consent for your data to be processed and securely stored in compliance with our Data Protection, Privacy and GDPR Policies.

      NEXT: add grave details & choose the inscription...

  • 2. Grave Details

    • How to find the grave details & Fees to erect a headstone 

    • Grave location information: For Council cemeteries, the details of the grave are shown on the grave lease certificate which is sent from the Council (via registered post) about 8 weeks after buying the grave. If the exact location details aren't known, we can give you an approximate price ahead of a formal quotation if you add "tbc" in the Grave Number box below. 

      Cemetery Fees: Cemeteries will usually have a charge for erecting a new headstone. The fee may differ depending on the section and grave number. For details of these fees, contact the cemetery operator - council or church.

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    • The grave is...*

    • New Grave (in a Council Cemetery):

      Please wait until you have received the Grave Lease from the Council before continuing. (This can take 8 weeks from buying the grave.)

      We cannot provide an accurate quotation / apply for Council permission for a new memorial until you / the owner has received the ownership certificate (Grave Lease). We can give you an approximate price on the phone. Give us a call: (028) 9181 2168.

      New Grave (in a church graveyard):

      Please continue with the order. We just need the location details, usually available from the church / graveyard convenor. 

    • Grave Owner is...*
    • Your relationship to them:*

    •  The grave owner is deceased / unable to sign:

      We must address everything to their immediate surviving next-of-kin / Executor* / Executrix* / Power of Attorney* for signing. This should be the same person who signed at the time of burial. (*We will need evidence of appointment if Executor, Executrix, or Power of Attorney.) 

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    • Did we do the funeral?*

    • Click SAVE to take a break, get emailed a link & return later. (skip account setup) 
       NEXT: Choose the inscription...

  • 3. Edit the Inscription

    (Names are in CAPITALS, with all other words in Leading Caps.)

  • If you've a very rough idea on the inscription you'd like, the following steps will guide you through with suggestions. If you've no idea at all, click here for inspiration. Have a look, then come back here to continue.

     

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  • To allow a grave to be found in a cemetery, epitaphs traditionally start with the surname in large capital letters at the top of the memorial. (See Formatting notes below.)

  • Surname Style:
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  • (b) LINE 2: (in order of popularity)
    • Notes on 'Proper Case' formatting (click for info) 

    • Headstone epitaphs traditionally use formal "Proper Case" with every word in Leading Capitals (including articles, prepositions and conjunctions). The more widely used, but less formal "Title Case", (which also uses Leading Capitals, but excludes articles, prepositions and conjunctions), is never used on a memorial.

  • (d) Relationships

    (OPTIONAL) In the format: {Adjective} relationships starting with closest. (All words in Leading Caps.)
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  • Do you want to include relationships? (eg: Devoted Husband / Wife, etc...)
  • Gender of the Deceased: (for nouns / pronouns)
  • (i) Adjectives:
  • (ii) Relationships: (tick all that apply)
  • (ii) Relationships: (tick all that apply)

  •  NOTE:   Why it's better to only name the deceased Memorial epitaphs are intended to focus solely on the deceased. Naming living relatives on a headstone inscription diverts the focus off the deceased and it is possible that these named loved ones may appear in a future inscription, meaning they are named twice. If named previously, adding a future inscription becomes complicated and wordy. 

  • (e) Date of Death

    NOTE: 'Date of Birth - Date of Death' is sometimes seen as a bit clinical, so Died / Called Home / Passed Away {date} are more popular.
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  • (i) Date Format:
    • - DoB - DoD (formats) 
    • Style of Date:
    • - DoB - DoD (text) 

    • Date of Birth:

    • Date of Death:

    • - DoB - DoD (numeric) 

    • Date of Birth:

    • Date of Death:

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    •  NOTE:   Depending on the chosen headstone width, the "In Full" above may not fit. In this instance we will use the "Shortened" option instead.

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  • (f) Base Inscription

    (OPTIONAL) All words in Leading Caps.
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  • Would you like to add a line on the base?
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    • Base Inscription Options:

    • Base Inscription Positioning This inscription can be moved up onto the bottom of the headstone, but it will be hidden by flowers and limits the space available for future inscriptions. To have it moved up- please add this request into Other Requirements on the next page.

    • Inscr formatting (HIDDEN) 
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    • That's the Inscription complete!

      NEXT: choose letter colour & font

  • Lettering Colour

    All colour finishes are the same price. Some granite colours will limit the choice of lettering colours to allow them to remain readable. (Leaving letters uncoated can mean the rough stone finish is difficult to read, especially when wet and may need cleaning / maintenance.) Click below to select. Click again to deselect / change.
    • Lettering Font: Standard = Times (click to change / for options) 

    • Lettering Font

      Times is the most popular choice and also allows for a secondary font to be used if desired. Click below to select. Click again to deselect / change. (If left unselected, Times will be used for all lettering.)

    • Secondary Font

      Added on the 'In Loving Memory' line + base inscription, a script font contrasts well with Times as the main font. (Adding more than one line in a script font can make the inscription difficult to read.) Click below to select. Click again to deselect / change. Leave unselected to have the inscription all the one font as chosen above.

    • NOTE: We would advise that you only use a secondary font when Times is the Primary Font.

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    • EXTRAS: Add Graphics / Emblems - (click for details) 

    • Graphics / Emblems

      Emblems may be limited to service badges. (If unsure, please contact the Council / church / cemetery operator to check what is permitted as the rules can differ.) We can add a graphic or emblem to the headstone either in full colour or matching the inscription colour. These are usually placed to the left of the inscription to signify the link to the deceased.

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    • Add an emblem or graphics ?
    • Graphics Colour: (same price)
    • EXTRAS: Add a Ceramic Photo - (click for details) 

    • Ceramic Photo

      We can add a photo of the deceased to the headstone. Usually in a 9cm x 12cm Oval, these are normally placed to the left of the inscription, allowing future inscriptions to also have photos added beside them. It is important to supply a high a quality photograph as we print directly from it onto the ceramic at 600dpi. A physical photo can be brought to your nearest branch for us to scan, or a high-definition digital photo (minimum 300dpi) can be emailed to us. Note: social media and online photos are generally only 72dpi and although they look good on screen, are not of good enough quality to print from.

      Price: £80 (includes VAT & fitting to the headstone.) 

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    • Please either bring a physical photo to your nearest branch for us to scan, or send us a high-definition digital photo (minimum 300dpi) to: Email: memorials:sclarkeandson.co.uk / WhatsApp: 07923 996 551.

      (Note: Online / social media photos are generally 72dpi so not high enough quality to use.)

    • EXTRAS: Add Ceramic Flowers - (click for details) 

    • Ceramic Flowers

      We have a selection of delicate handmade ceramic flowers which can sit in the vase when no fresh flowers have been placed on the grave. These are individually made for us exclusively by a local ceramicist. As each one is unique, with different flowers and colours, you would need to view these to pick one you like. You can see the selection at our Newtownards Branch when dropping off signed paperwork. Price: £65 each (includes VAT)

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    • Include Ceramic Flowers:
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    • Grave Owner Contact Details:

      We must address everything to them for signing.

      PLEASE ADD THE GRAVE OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS BELOW.

       

    • Next of Kin / Representative Contact Details:

       

      We must address everything to the grave owner's next of kin / power of attorney* / executor for signing*. (*proof of appointment is needed)

      PLEASE ADD THE NAME & ADDRESS OF THE GRAVE OWNER'S

      NEXT-OF-KIN / POWER OF ATTORNEY / EXECUTOR BELOW.

    • How would you like to receive the quotation / paperwork?
    • Contact Pref
    • Format: 00000 000 000.

    • That's everything complete!

      As soon as possible we will send you:

      • QUOTATION
      • SCALED PROOF 
      • COUNCIL PLANNING FORM(S)*   (*if applicable) 

      Paperwork can also be printed for collection from Ards Reception.

      Press BACK to review your choices, then click SUBMIT.

       

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