The Masons Blog
Stories, help and advice about our cemeteries and services.
BOLTON COUNCIL CEMETERIES
There are even Bolton council cemeteries. Unlike with many other local authorities the cemeteries there are all open for new burials and also have plots solely for cremated remains. Tonge is the oldest of Bolton's cemeteries, having first opened in 1856 as Bolton...
CROSS THEMED MEMORIALS
There are plenty of options available for cross themed memorials. The cross may be standalone or instead incorporated into the wider design, which may be an important factor to consider when it comes to inscriptions. In cases where a memorial incorporates a Celtic...
ROCHDALE COUNCIL CEMETERIES
There are six cemeteries maintained by Rochdale Borough Council, in addition to two crematoria. Of the five Rochdale council cemeteries, four of them continue to allow the purchase of new burial plots. Like many other local authorities, Rochdale does have restrictions...
BOOK HEADSTONES
Book headstones offer something different from the conventional ogee type memorial. They provide an alternative for both those who are non religious and those with a devout faith, providing an opportunity to pay tribute to your loved one in a number of ways. In...
OLDHAM CEMETERIES
There are seven cemeteries and one crematorium maintained by Oldham Council. All of the Oldham council cemeteries date from the 19th Century but are still open for new burials. Chadderton and Greenacres are both cemeteries of historic interest. They were designed by...
GRAVE RENOVATION AND CLEANING SERVICES
As well as the supply and fitting of new memorials, Alberti, Lupton & Co offer a range of services regarding their cleaning and renovation. As our before and after photos here show, we are usually able to restore headstones that are damaged and worn, making them...
STOCKPORT COUNCIL CEMETERIES
There are five Stockport Council cemeteries and one crematorium The crematorium is at Stockport cemetery, where the local authority's bereavement services are based. Stockport cemetery first opened in 1838 and still has space for new burials. It contains a number of...
HEART SHAPED HEADSTONES
Heart shaped headstones have become increasingly popular in cemeteries in recent decades. They have their origins in the Sacred Heart of Christ which to Roman Catholics demonstrates his divine love of humanity. However they also have their relevance in a secular age,...
TRAFFORD COUNCIL CEMETERIES
There are five Trafford Council cemeteries and one crematorium. The cemeteries are at Dunham Lawn, Hale, Sale, Stretford and Urmston, while Altrincham Crematorium is at Dunham Massey, next to Dunham Lawn cemetery. As with most other local authorities, graves cost more...
HAPPY 110TH BIRTHDAY TO ALBERTI, LUPTON & CO
Alberti, Lupton & Co has celebrated its 110th birthday this month. It was in November 1911 that William Lupton, went into partnership with the Alberti brothers to form Alberti, Lupton & Co. Since then the company has gone from strength to strength with five...