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Guidelines for Carved Memorial plaques                                                      Printable version

 It is our intention that the burial ground ‘reverts to nature’ and in these circumstances, whilst we keep a record of each grave position, graves will become difficult to locate as the surrounding trees and shrubs mature. Relatives and friends are therefore encouraged to place an engraved slate plaque at the head of the grave to commemorate the deceased. The cost is not included in the fee for Membership of the Association.

 An engraved memorial slate should be placed AT THE WEST END of the grave (This is the end nearest the lane). This can be placed either by yourself or, if using the Co-op, by us as part of our service to you (see below).

 We ask that engraved slates are:

  1. 12 inches by 12 inches by 1 inch thick and are laid flat on the ground

  2. Made from natural slate with a matt finish i.e. not polished

  3. Lettering should be in-filled white or not painted

  4. Limited to 60 characters excluding punctuation

In the case of burial of ashes, the plaque must be OVER THE URN as an aid to location in the future as we do not map urn burial locations

 Memorial trees may also have a plaque placed adjacent to them. Again, the cost of this is not included in the price of the memorial tree. We ask that memorial plaques, engraved on a piece of slate (matt finish), maximum size of 12 inches by 12 inches by 1 inch thick, should be set on the ground adjacent to the tree.

 The committee reserves the right to approve the wording used on plaques.

We have spoken to a number of suppliers and have arranged fixed prices for you with the Co-op who understands our specifications. You will get a very competitive deal from:

Co-operative Monumental Services, 111 Efford Road, Plymouth PL3 6NG

Telephone number: 01752 771393.

Lead time is a maximum of 4 weeks from confirmed order details.

The Co-op will, if requested, deliver your plaque to YWBA who will locate it adjacent to your plot.

 Another stone carver is Anna Bowen, Ivy House, Piddletrenthide, Dorset, DT2 7QF (0781 0306 788) www.annabowen.co.uk

 The YWBA has no financial interest in any of the suppliers listed.               

JULY 2009

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