Information to Gather Before Ordering
Memorial work depends on having accurate local details. Gathering cemetery, council, and family information before starting avoids delays and confusion later in the process.
What to have ready
Cemetery and grave details
- Cemetery name and full address / postcode
- Grave section (e.g. Section A, Muslim section)
- Grave number
- Grave deed or ownership reference
- Name of the burial authority
Inscription and design approval
- Spelling of the deceased's name (confirm with family)
- Dates of birth and death (day, month, year)
- Islamic calendar date if required
- Epitaph wording if applicable
- Arabic calligraphy style and colour preference
Family contact
- A named family representative for approvals
- Their phone number and email address
- Who will sign off the final proof?
- Is there an estate or solicitor involved?
Permit and approval process
Some of the issues we face with permit applications:
Restrictions on memorial types, memorial size and memorial heights
Restrictions on foundation types
Special rules on fixing method applicable to a particular cemetery
All cemeteries have their own rules that govern their own operational management. We will liaise with you, as our client, during the application process to help work through any issues that come up.
Send us what you have
Even partial information helps. Share the cemetery name and postcode first — we can advise on what else is needed and help get everything in order before placing the order.