Memorials & Headstones in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire

We can arrange memorials in a variety of forms, including different materials, colours, shapes, styles of lettering and more. Working with local stonemason Samuel Jacob Memorials, we can help to create the perfect memorial for your loved one, working within a range of budgets.

Special Memorials and Headstones in Gainsborough

There are so many ways to commemorate the life of a loved one. After a burial you may wish to choose a suitable memorial headstone for the grave, or for a cremation, you may have the option of placing a memorial in gardens of remembrance.

Hundreds of Memorial and Headstone Choices

You can choose from hundreds of styles of memorial, with options available to suit all budgets. Your choice will depend on the type of funeral, whether burial or cremation, local authority requirements and the choice of material, shape, style and inscription.

Comprehensive Memorial and Headstone Service

As part of our comprehensive service, local authority documentation and planning is taken care of, with all memorial work guaranteed for peace of mind. Our experienced stonemasons can also restore and refurbish existing memorials, if required.

Stonemasonry by Samuel Jacob Memorials

Helping to honour the memory of your loved one, we are proud to work alongside one of the area's most respected stonemasons, Samuel Jacob Memorials, to create unique and beautiful headstones and cremation memorials for our families. Working hard to provide a lasting tribute for your dearly departed, Sam has a showroom based alongside our Gainsborough funeral home, and can cater to all types of design, lettering, materials and budget.

Working with our team and the stonemasons, we strive to provide you with a special and unique tribute to life, personalised to your exact requirements. Following the brief, a design will first be created to preview the shape, lettering and any dates, compliant with all relevant local authority regulations. We will invite you to check the inscription laid out on the stone prior to cutting, so you can change your mind about the wording or the layout if you wish.

Cemetery Memorials and Headstones

Our teams can provide a wide range of standard and themed headstones for cemetery graves, made from a choice of materials which include granite, marble, slate and stone. Most of our headstones are made from highly durable granite, available in many colours, from greys to pinks, to blacks and browns. Granite is one of the strongest materials for headstone use, designed and crafted to last decades.

Every local authority and individual cemetery has regulations regarding the types of headstone it will allow, including limitations on the headstone style, the overall proportions as well as details in the inscription. Our dedicated teams are experienced in understanding all the local rules, ensuring that all memorial plans are fully approved with the local council and burial authority before any memorial work is started.

Granite Daffodils Memorial Headstone
A rustic shaped headstone with coloured highlights which emphasise the spring daffodils.
Black Granite Rose Memorial Headstone
Elegantly shaped Black granite memorial headstone with carved, natually accented roses.
Brown Granite Memorial Headstone
A rounded top memorial fanning upwards from the base, intricately carved from Brown granite.
Black Granite Angel Memorial Headstone
A classic angel design intricately carved from Black granite, holding a delicate rose.
Black Granite Memorial Headstone
Black granite, ogee topped memorial headstone with delicate white rose and elegant pin line.
Gothic Granite Memorial Headstone
A gothic shaped headstone with deep carved and highlighted roses and bevelled edging.
Black Granite Memorial Headstone
Classically shaped Black granite memorial headstone with rounded top and shoulders and edge detail.
Heart Headstone with Carved Roses Memorial
A heart shaped memorial headstone with contrasting carved roses and elegant Black granite.
Welsh Slate Angel Memorial Headstone
This memorial is made from Welsh slate, with a hand carved angel looking over baby design.
White Italian Marble Headstone
This memorial is made from white Italian marble, featuring a dolphin and feather.
White Italian Marble Headstone
This memorial is made from white Italian marble, with a check and round shoulder shape.
Welsh Slate Memorial Headstone
Welsh slate memorial headstone with detailed top and hand carved scenic scene.
Black Granite Heart Memorial Headstone
Large polished black granite heart memorial headstone with embossed rose design.
Black Granite Memorial Headstone
Polished black granite bible memorial headstone with half ogee shape and embossed rose design.
Black Granite Peon Memorial Headstone
Polished black granite with offset peon shape and bridge over troubled water design.
Dark Grey Granite Memorial Headstone
Polished South African dark grey granite memorial, with ogee top and cross detail.
Dark Grey Granite Memorial Headstone
Polished South African dark grey granite memorial, with straight top and cross and rose design.
Black Granite Memorial Headstone
Polished black granite memorial with ogee top, featuring shepherd detail and cross design.
Black Granite Memorial Headstone
Polished black granite memorial with ovak top, featuring a church window and cross design.
Black Granite Memorial Headstone
Polished black granite memorial with intricately shaped top and centered base plinth.
Grey Granite Memorial Headstone
Part polished Karin Grey granite memorial headstone, oval top with a cross and moulded edge.
Grey Granite Memorial Headstone
Polished black granite memorial with barrelled sided shape and a wheatsheaf design.
Dark Grey Granite Memorial Headstone
Rustic South African dark grey granite memorial with large granite base and carved dove design detail.
Dark Grey Granite Memorial Headstone
Part polished Karin Grey granite memorial headstone with carved dove design and detail.
Rustic Yorkshire Stone Memorial Headstone
Rustic Yorkshire stone memorial headstone with rounded top and edge rustic edge detail.
Dark Grey Granite Memorial Headstone
Honed Karin Grey granite memorial headstone with check shoulder shape and cross detail.
Dark Grey Granite Memorial Headstone
Polished South African dark grey granite memorial with bevelled, barelled sides and ogee top.
Paradiso Granite Memorial Headstone
Polished Paradiso granite memorial with barrelled sides and a intricate floral design.
Tropical Green Granite Memorial Headstone
Tropical green granite memorial headstone with ogee top and an etched floral design.
Dark Grey Granite Memorial Headstone
Part Polished South African dark grey granite memorial headstone with ogee top and moulded edges.
Brown Granite Memorial Headstone
Saphire Brown granite memorial with ogee top, featuring a gilded circle for initial in top center.
Polished Granite Memorial Headstone
Polished Brown granite memorial with rounded top, featuring a gilded pin line around the outer.
Polished Paradiso Memorial Headstone
Polished Paradiso granite memorial headstone with sacred heart plaque and carved floral design.
Polished Ruby Red Memorial Headstone
Polished Ruby Red granite memorial headstone with curved peon top and granite angel detail.
Polished Blue Pearl Red Memorial Headstone
Polished Blue Pearl granite memorial with gilded pin line following the contour of the shape.
Black Gates of Heaven Memorial Headstone
All polished Black granite Gates of Heaven memorial with vase rose design and cherub.
Tropical Green Granite Memorial Headstone
Tropical Green granite memorial with round top and shoulders, and splayed base for further inscription.
Polished Granite Memorial Headstone
Polished Brown granite memorial headstone with detailed curved shape, with side an upper carving.
Celtic Granite Memorial Headstone
Polished Black granite memorial headstone with detailed Celtic cross and barrelled sides.
Elegant Granite Memorial Headstone
Elegantly shaped Brown granite memorial headstone with detailed rose carving on the inner edge.

Churchyard Memorials and Headstones

Owned and maintained by the Church of England, churchyards often have very specific rules surrounding the style and placement of headstones in their grounds. Unlike a cemetery, where specifications and inscription details are generally more relaxed, churchyards do not usually permit heart or otherwise shaped headstones, and many will insist on stone or light coloured marble, rather than polished granite.

Specifications for churchyard gravestones tend to be more focussed around natural tones and religious shapes, designed to complement the other stones that are already installed in the grounds, and inline with other churchyards in the dioceses. Our teams will be always be happy to liaise with local churches on your behalf to check the rules and regulations that need to be honoured before choosing a memorial.

Serena Stone Memorial Churchyard Headstone
This memorial is crafted from Serena stone, with tapered shape, suitable for chuch yards.
Portland Stone Memorial Churchyard Headstone
This memorial is crafted from Portland stone, suitable for placement in chuch yards.
Yorkshire Stone Memorial Churchyard Headstone
This memorial is crafted from Yorkshire stone, suitable for placement in chuch yards.
Portland Stone Memorial Churchyard Headstone
This Portland stone memorial features a cross and geometric design, suitable for church yards.
Portland Stone Memorial Churchyard Headstone
Portland stone with cross, check and round shoulders and moulded edges, suitable for church yards.
Yorkshire Stone Memorial Churchyard Headstone
Stunning Yorkshire stone headstone with cross in relief details, suitable for church yards.
White Marble Heart Churchyard Headstone Memorial
White Italian marble heart memorial with hand carved roses, suitable for church yards.
White Marble Book Churchyard Memorial Headstone
White Italian marble book type memorial with carved floral design, suitable for church yards.
White Marble Book Churchyard Memorial Headstone
White Italian marble book memorial with carved angel above, suitable for church yards.
White Marble Book Churchyard Memorial Headstone
White Italian marble book type memorial with bookmark, suitable for church yards.
White Marble Figures Churchyard Headstone Memorial
White Italian marble memorial with carved figures looking onto a scroll, suitable for church yards.
Yorkshire Stone Rose Churchyard Memorial Headstone
Yorkshire stone memorial headstone with rose detail and ogee top, suitable for church yards.
Rustic Stone Memorial Churchyard Headstone
Rustic stone memorial headstone with ogee shoulders, suitable for church yards.
Portland Stone Memorial Churchyard Headstone
Portland stone memorial headstone with check shoulders shape and rose, suitable for church yards.
Portland Stone Memorial Churchyard Headstone
Portland stone memorial headstone with check shoulders shape and flowers, suitable for church yards.
Serena Stone Memorial Churchyard Headstone
Serena stone memorial headstone with rounded peon top and edge detail, suitable for church yards.

Cremation Memorials

Even if your loved one has a cremation instead of a burial, they can still have a headstone, either on a plot at a cemetery or through interment in a bereavement garden. Most crematoriums have a dedicated area for memorials, and local churchyards and cemeteries usually have plots for cremated remains, where a memorial or headstone can be placed in memory, sometimes near to relatives and family members.

Cremation memorials are often a lot smaller than headstones used for burials, and usually contain a single or double vase, or space for mourners to leave flowers and tributes. When arranging for a cremation memorial, it is important to check with the crematorium, cemetery or bereavement garden to find out whether there are any restrictions on what memorials are allowed, where they can be placed and the type of inscription.

Granite Book Cremation Memorial
All polished black granite book cremation memorial with vase and carved tassle.
Polished Granite Ogee Cremation Memorial
Polished granite ogee shaped memorial with rectangular plinth and vase for flowers.
Red Granite Camber Cremation Memorial
All polished balmoral red granite camber cremation memorial with vase for flowers.
Carrara Marble Cremation Memorial
Carrara marble cremation memorial with centre peon shape and central vase for flowers.
Granite Square Cremation Memorial
Polished granite cremation memorial, square with side vase and rose detail to the top left edge.
Granite Heart Cremation Memorial
All polished dark grey granite, heart shaped cremation memorial with rest and offset vase for flowers.
Granite Sloping Book Cremation Memorial
All polished black granite sloping book cremation memorial with a carved tassle and vase for flowers.
Marble Tablet Cremation Memorial
Carrara marble cremation memorial with a check vase for flowers and a sloping tablet.
Granite Heart and Rose Cremation Memorial
All polished black granite heart cremation memorial with floral design and offset vase.
Karin Grey Granite Cremation Memorial
Karin grey granite cremation memorial with carved rose design, bowed base and central vase.
Grey Granite Heart Cremation Memorial
Heart shaped grey granite cremation memorial with rectangular base and two vases.
Mini Angel Kerbset Cremation Memorial
Bahama blue granite shaped cremation memorial with kerbs, footplate and statue.
African Grey Granite Cremation Memorial
Rustic South African dark grey granite cremation memorial with deep carved floral design and central vase.
Grey Granite Cremation Memorial
Grey granite cremation memorial headstone with rectangular base and floral detail in gold.
Curved Black Granite Cremation Memorial
Black granite cremation memorial with delicate curved design and an offset vase for flowers.
Brown Marble Wing Cremation Memorial
Polished brown marble contemporary type cremation headstone with rectangular base.
Grey Granite Book Cremation Memorial
Polished South African dark grey granite book type memorial with cord and tassel and two vases for flowers.
Paradiso Granite Book Cremation Memorial
Polished Paradiso granite closed book cremation memorial with gilded pin lines in gold and offset vase.
Black Granite Heart Cremation Memorial
Polished black granite heart shaped cremation memorial with flower details, central vase and kerb.
White Granite Book Cremation Memorial
All polished imperial white granite book with tassel, rectangular base and two floral vases.
Black Granite Book Cremation Memorial
Polished black granite book type cremation memorial with raised cord and tassel and central vase.
Celtic Cross Granite Cremation Memorial
Contemporary South African dark grey granite cremation memorial featuring a Celtic Cross.
Black Granite Book Cremation Memorial
All polished Indian black granite book type cremation memorial with flower detail and central vase.
Polished Black Granite Cremation Memorial
Polished black granite cremation memorial, available with the small side on the left or right.
Granite Sloping Tablet Cremation Memorial
All polished Indian black granite bevelled desk type cremation memorial with two vases for flowers.
Granite Book Cremation Memorial
All polished black granite book type cremation memorial with curved pages and central vase.
Granite Book Desk Cremation Memorial
All polished black granite book desk type cremation memorial with curved pages, cord and tassel.
Granite Black Heart Cremation Memorial
All polished black granite heart cremation memorial vase with bevelled edging and square base.
Grey Marble Cloud Cremation Memorial
Grey marble cloud memorial with intricate carving, soft curves and small dove statue on the base.
Carrara Marble Cherub Cremation Memorial
Carrara marble open book cremation memorial with intricate cherub carving to the top and two vases.
Limestone Tablet Cremation Memorial
Yorkshire limestone tablet shaped cremation memorial with a raised offset vase for flowers.
Grey Granite Book Cremation Memorial
Lunar grey granite book cremation memorial with carved rose and wide rest for extra stability.

Kerbset Memorials and Headstones

A larger alternative to the traditional lawn headstone, kerbset memorials cover the full grave and are one option that you might want to consider when choosing an appropriate headstone for your loved one. Kerbsets are often chosen to make a gravestone stand out, or for larger families where more flowers or tributes may be left for the deceased. Some styles of kerbset allow for the central area to be filled with coloured stones, natural chippings, plants and shrubs, whilst others come with a matching cover slab or vases.

Also known as a kerbed headstone, kerbsets often allow more space for inscriptions and tributes, allowing families to get more creative with the design. You could opt for an additional footplate with your kerbset, allowing space for another inscription, or you could go with a different decorative feature entirely. If you have a specific idea in mind for a kerbset, or require a specific shape, style or material, please do let us know and we can ensure you have all the options available before making a choice.

Kerbset Headstone Placement

The use of a kerbset memorial will very much depend on your cemetery plot, so please do contact our helpful team regarding this and we will be happy to check with the relevant authority on your behalf.
Warwick Grey Granite Memorial Kerbset
Grey granite memorial kerbset with rising steps to the headstone, featuring intricate laurels and elegant vase at the base.
Black Granite Barley Memorial Kerbset
Black granite memorial kerbset with Barley twist columns, historically dating back to the Temple of Solomon signifying wisdom.
Brown Samoka Granite Memorial Kerbset
English teak granite memorial kerbset with a truly magnificent combination of individual shape colour and carving.
Black Granite Rose Kerbset Memorial
Dense black granite kerb set memorial, with the heart cut out in the top centre allowing placing of a marble dove.
Emerald Pearl Granite Kerbset Memorial
Emerald pearl granite kerb set memorial, gilded ivy above the fully worked book on green granite signifying fidelity.
Heart & Rose Memorial Kerbset
Silk blue polished granite with light grey brick effect sub berbs, carved raised heart on cover slab with a cutout heart.
Blue Pearl Granite Heart Memorial Kerbset
Blue pearl granite kerb set memorial, a blue pearl heart with sandblasted rose ornament and slab covering the kerb area.
Stratford Grey Kerbset Memorial
Stratford grey granite kerb set memorial with matching chamfers on the headstone and kerbs giving a traditional feel.
Black Granite Pyramid Kerbset Memorial
Black granite memorial kerbset with raised kerbs to contain chippings or flora, featuring a pyramid monument in the centre.
Grey Granite Heart Kerbset Memorial
All polished grey granite heart shaped kerb set memorial, with the long kerb ends drilled for flower containers.
Karin Grey Archway Kerbset Memorial
Part polished karin grey kerbset memorial with raised sides, angled foot and statue beneath the rose detailed arch.
Grey Granite Book Kerbset Memorial
Dark grey granite book memorial with kerbs, granite cover and turned vase, with two extra vases under the book for flowers.

With a proud sixty year history of caring for local families through times of bereavement, our qualified funeral directors will always be here for you, treating your loved one as if they were our own.

Gainsborough Funeral Home
  • Cliff Bradley & Sons
    41 Heaton Street
    Gainsborough
    Lincolnshire
    DN21 2EA
Saxilby Funeral Home
  • Cliff Bradley & Sons
    39 High Street
    Saxilby
    Lincolnshire
    LN1 2HA

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