How to Choose a Headstone Inscription

Finding the right words can be the most difficult part of choosing a memorial.

It is your personal tribute which tells future generations about the person you are lovingly commemorating.

This page is intended only as a starting point, please remember we are always on hand with expert advice to help you.

It is worth taking time over your choices – If possible, visit the cemetery or churchyard and look at some existing inscriptions: it might help to clarify your likes and dislikes.

Although it is helpful to have a good initial idea of the wording you would like, we will invite you to check the inscription laid out on paper before cutting, so you can change your mind about the wording or the layout if you wish.

If you need help or have any questions please use our Contact Form

A headstone inscription usually consists of a number of elements.

The headline

The name

The relationship

Dates

Epitaph or verse

There is no firm rule to which order you want these to appear in. We understand that choosing the right Headstone inscription for your loved one is a difficult task. We have included some example inscriptions to help you choose.

Headstone Example Inscription 1

TREASURED MEMORIES OF (Headline)

MY DEAR HUSBAND (Relationship)

NORMAN SMITH (Full Name)

A MUCH LOVED FATHER AND GRANDAD (Relationship)

CALLED TO REST 23RD NOV. 1993 (Dates)

AGED 79 YEARS (Dates)

GONE FROM OUR HOME (Epitaph)

BUT NOT FROM OUR HEARTS (Epitaph)

Headstone Example Inscription 2

Our Lady of Lourdes Pray for the Soul of (Prayers)

MARY SMITH (Full Name)

A BELOVED WIFE AND GRANDMOTHER (Relationship)

WHO FELL ASLEEP 12TH JUNE 2011 AGED 83 YEARS (Dates)

A SMILE FOR ALL A HEART OF GOLD (VERSES)

THE VERY BEST THIS WORLD COULD HOLD (VERSES)

NEVER SELFISH ALWAYS KIND (VERSES)

THIS IS THE MEMORY YOU LEFT BEHIND (VERSES)

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

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TREASURED MEMORIES OF

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PRECIOUS MEMORIES OF

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CHERISHED MEMORIES OF

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WITH LOVE WE REMEMBER

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IN MEMORY OF

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IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF

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IN EVERLASTING MEMORY OF

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IN REMEMBRANCE OF

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SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF

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FOND MEMORIES OF

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AT REST

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REMEMBERING

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TO THE MEMORY OF

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LOVING MEMORIES OF

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IN GOD’S KEEPING

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FONDEST MEMORIES OF

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FONDEST MEMORIES OF

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IN AFFECTIONATE MEMORY OF

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REMEMBERED WITH LOVE

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PRECIOUS ARE THE MEMORIES OF

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A TRIBUTE OF LOVE TO

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IN GOD’S CARE

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REMEMBERED ALWAYS

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A BELOVED HUSBAND, DAD AND GRANDAD

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A LOVING WIFE, MUM AND GRANDMA

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A DEVOTED AND DEARLY LOVED HUSBAND, FATHER AND GRANDFATHER

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MY DEAR HUSBAND AND A MUCH LOVED FATHER

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THE DEARLY LOVED WIFE OF ………..

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OUR DEVOTED SON

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OUR DARLING DAUGHTER

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OUR DEAR PARENTS

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A DEARLY LOVED DAUGHTER AND SISTER

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THE DARLING DAUGHTER OF MARY AND JOHN

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A LOVING AND DEVOTED WIFE, MUM AND NANA

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A MUCH LOVED AND SADLY MISSED HUSBAND,

DAD, GRANDAD AND GREAT-GRANDAD

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MY DEAREST WIFE AND A DEVOTED MOTHER

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A DEVOTED HUSBAND AND FATHER LOVED BY ALL HE KNEW

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A DEAR MOTHER WITH A HEART OF GOLD

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A LOVING FATHER, MOST SINCERE

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WHO DIED 25th NOVEMBER 1993, AGED 79 YEARS

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DIED 23rd NOVEMBER 1993, AGED 79 YEARS

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DIED 23rd NOV. 1993, AGED 79 YEARS

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WHO PASSED AWAY 23rd NOV. 1993 AGED 79 YEARS

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DIED 23rd NOV. 1993, AGED 79

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WHO FELL ASLEEP 23rd NOVEMBER 1993 IN HER 80th YEAR

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BORN 22nd MARCH 1914, DIED 23rd NOV. 1993

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CALLED TO REST 23rd NOV. 1993, AGED 79

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DIED TRAGICALLY 23.11.1993, AGED 79 YEARS

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WHO ENTERED INTO REST 23.12.1993 IN HER 80th YEAR

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DEPARTED THIS LIFE 23rd NOVEMBER 1993, AGED 79 YEARS

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AT REST 23.12.1993, AGED 79 YEARS

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DIED 23.11.1993, AGED 79

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22.3.1912 – 23.11.1993

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1912 – 1993

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TO LIVE IN THE HEARTS OF THOSE WE LOVE IS NOT TO DIE

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LOVING YOU ALWAYS FORGETTING YOU NEVER

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GONE FROM OUR HOME BUT NOT FROM OUR HEARTS

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IN GOD’S CARE

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GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

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ONLY GOOD NIGHT BELOVED NOT FAREWELL

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LOVES LAST GIFT REMEMBRANCE

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GRANT HIM THY ETERNAL REST

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REMEMBERED ALWAYS

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REST IN PEACE

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LOVE LIKE OURS CAN NEVER DIE

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GREATLY LOVED AND SADLY MISSED

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THOSE WE LOVE DON’T GO AWAY THEY WALK BESIDE US EVERY DAY

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GOD’S FINGER TOUCHED HIM AND HE SLEPT

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WHERE MEMORIES ARE FAITHFUL NO DISTANCE CAN DIVIDE

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IN HEAVENLY LOVE ABIDING

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THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD

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PEACE PERFECT PEACE

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HIS LIFE A BEAUTIFUL MEMORY HIS ABSENCE A SILENT GRIEF

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FATHER IN THY GRACIOUS KEEPING
LEAVE WE NOW OUR LOVED ONES SLEEPING

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THY WILL BE DONE

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TILL WE MEET AGAIN

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REQUIESCANT IN PACE

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ALWAYS IN OUR THOUGHTS

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SWEET ARE THE MEMORIES THAT NEVER FADE

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FOREVER WITH THE LORD

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HIS LIFE A BEAUTIFUL MEMORY HIS ABSENCE A SILENT GRIEF

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DEEP IN OUR HEARTS YOU WILL ALWAYS STAY
NEVER MORE THAN A THOUGHT AWAY

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DEATH IS ONLY A SHADOW ACROSS THE PATH TO HEAVEN

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HE WHO DWELLETH IN LOVE DWELLETH IN GOD

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GOD’S FINGER TOUCHED HER AND SHE SLEPT

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SWEET ARE THE MEMORIES THAT NEVER FADE

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THE SAVIOUR HAS MY TREASURE

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RESTING WHERE NO SHADOWS FALL

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WITH LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER

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FOREVER IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

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LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDID THING

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WE HAVE LOST THEM IN LIFE LET US NOT FORGET THEM IN DEATH

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THIS WORLD WAS NEVER MEANT FOR ONE AS BEAUTIFUL AS YOU

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UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN

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WILL BE DEARLY MISSED, GOD BLESS

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DEAR LORD LOVE HER AS WE ALL LOVED HER WHEN SHE WAS AT HOME

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A BEAUTIFUL MEMORY LEFT BEHIND SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE

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FLIGHTS OF ANGELS SING THEE TO THY REST

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OUR LOVE IS NOW AND FOREVER

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LORD IN YOUR MERCY HEAR OUR PRAYER

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A VERY SPECIAL PERSON TO KNOW HER WAS TO LOVE HER

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YOUR MEMORY WILL ALWAYS BE TREASURED
BY YOUR HEARTBROKEN CHILDREN

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NOT GOOD-BYE, JUST GOOD NIGHT

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MAY THEY REST IN THE PEACE OF CHRIST

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REST AFTER WEARINESS, PEACE AFTER PAIN

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ANOTHER FLOWER FOR GOD’S GARDEN

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IN OUR HEARTS HE WILL LIVE FOREVER

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PRECIOUS MEMORIES LEFT BEHIND

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SO DEARLY LOVED – SO SADLY MISSED

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FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS

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FOREVER IN OUR THOUGHTS

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RE-UNITED

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MAY PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM

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WHAT WE KEEP IN MEMORY IS OURS UNCHANGED FOREVER

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NOT LOST TO MEMORY, NOT LOST TO LOVE

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WE MADE A PROMISE TILL DEATH DO US PART
BUT WHEN THE TIME CAME IT BROKE MY HEART

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THE HOURS PART US BUT THEY BRING US TOGETHER AGAIN

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JESUS CALLED A LITTLE CHILD UNTO HIM

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SAFE IN THE ARMS OF JESUS

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NIGHT, NIGHT, GOD BLESS

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WE LOST A MOTHER WITH A HEART OF GOLD

HOW MUCH WE MISS HER CAN NEVER BE TOLD

SHE SHARED OUR TROUBLES AND HELPED US ALL ALONG

IF WE FOLLOW HER FOOTSTEPS WE WILL NEVER GO WRONG

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WE HOLD YOU CLOSE WITHIN OUR HEARTS

AND THERE YOU SHALL REMAIN

TO WALK WITH US THROUGH OUT OUR LIVES

UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN

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SHE WAS A MOTHER SO VERY RARE

CONTENT IN HER HOME AND ALWAYS THERE

ON EARTH SHE TOILED IN THE HEAVEN SHE RESTS

GOD BLESS YOU MOTHER YOU ONE OF THE BEST

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WE GIVE OUR LOVE ONES BACK TO GOD

AND JUST AS HE FIRST GAVE THEM TO US

AND DID NOT LOOSE THEM IN THE GIVING

SO WE HAVE NOT LOST THEM IN RETURNING THEM TO HIM

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OUR FAMILY CHAIN IS BROKEN

NOTHING SEEMS THE SAME

BUT AS GOD CALLS US ONE BY ONE

THE LINKS SHALL JOIN AGAIN

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HE GAZED AMID THE LITTLE ONES

AND STOPPED TO PICK THE BEST

DEAR…….. WAS THE CHOSEN ONE

WITH JESUS NOW SHE RESTS

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TO BE A PRECIOUS MOTHER

THERE WAS ONLY EVER ONE OF YOU

WE LOVE AND MISS YOU

GOD BLESS

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DEATH IS NOT EXTINGUISHING THE LIGHT

BUT PUTTING THE LAMP OUT

BECAUSE THE DAWN AS COME

LIFE’S JOURNEY ON THIS EARTH IS

COMPLETED NOW THEY REST TOGETHER

IN THE LOVING CARE OF ALMIGHTY GOD

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A BOUQUET OF BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES

SPRAYED WITH A MILLION TEARS

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WE WISH THAT GOD COULD HAVE SPARED

YOU IF JUST FOR A FEW MORE YEARS

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ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO THEM O LORD

AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM

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MAY THE REST IN PEACE

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GOD SAW YOU WERE GETTING WEARY

HE DID WHAT HE THOUGHT BEST

HE PUT HIS ARMS AROUND YOU

AND TOOK YOU HOME TO REST

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A SMILE FOR ALL A HEART OF GOLD

THE VERY BEST THIS WORLD COULD HOLD

NEVER SELFISH ALWAYS KIND

THIS IS THE MEMORY YOU LEFT BEHIND

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WE HOLD YOU CLOSE IN OUR HEARTS

AND THERE YOU WILL REMAIN

TO WALK WITH US THROUGH OUT OUR LIVES

UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN

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A LIGHT FROM OUR HOUSEHOLD HAS GONE

A VOICE WE LOVED IS STILLED

A PLACE IS VACANT IN OUR HOME

WHICH NEVER CAN BE FILLED

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NEVER ANYONE SO LOVED

NEVER ANYONE SO MISSED

HE WILL LIVE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS

NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN

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DEEP IN OUR HEARTS YOU WILL ALWAYS STAY

NEVER MORE THAN A THOUGHT AWAY

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IF TEARS COULD BUILD A STAIRWAY AND

MEMORIES BUILD A LANE THEN WE COULD

CLIMB TO HEAVEN & BRING YOU HOME AGAIN

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OUR THOUGHTS ARE ALWAYS WITH YOU

MEMORIES NEVER FADE

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WE TREASURE ALL THE THINGS YOU DID

ALL THE LOVE YOU GAVE

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TWO TIRED EYES ARE SLEEPING

TWO WILLING HANDS ARE STILL

THE ONE WHO WORKED SO HARD FOR US

IS RESTING AT GODS WILL

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KEEP YOUR ARMS AROUND HIM LORD

GIVE HIM SPECIAL CARE

MAKE UP FOR ALL HE WENT THROUGH

AND ALL THAT SEEMED UNFAIR

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NO FAREWELLS WERE SPOKEN

NO TIME TO SAY GOODBYE

YOU WERE GONE BEFORE WE KNEW IT

AND ONLY GOD KNOWS WHY

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SAD ARE THE HEARTS THAT LOVED YOU

SILENT THE TEARS THAT FALL

LIVING OUR LIVES WITHOUT YOU

IS THE SADDEST PART OF ALL

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ALONG THE ROAD TO YESTERDAY

THAT LEADS ME STRAIGHT TO YOU

ARE MEMORIES OF HAPPY DAYS

TOGETHER WE ONCE KNEW

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A LOVING SMILE AND KINDLY FACE

NO ONE ON EARTH CAN EVER REPLACE OUR MOTHER

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I REMEMBER THE DAY I MET YOU

THE DAY GOD MADE YOU MINE

I REMEMBER THE DAY I LOST YOU

AND WILL TO THE END OF TIME

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THROUGH ALL MY TEARS AND HEARTACHE

THERE’S ONE THING FOR WHICH I’M GLAD

THAT YOU CHOSE ME TO SHARE WITH YOU

THOSE PRECIOUS YEARS WE HAD

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UNSELFISH WITH A HEART OF GOLD

NO TRUER FATHER THIS WORLD COULD HOLD

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NO LONGER IN OUR LIVES TO SHARE

BUT IN OUR HEARTS YOU ARE ALWAYS THERE

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WE THOUGHT OF YOU TODAY DAD

BUT THEN WE ALWAYS DO

FOR WHAT WOULD ANY OF US BE

IF IT WAS NOT FOR YOU

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YOU GAVE US LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING

AND ENCOURAGED US WITH PRIDE

SO NOW WHENEVER WE NEED A FRIEND

WE KNOW YOU ARE BY OUR SIDE

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WITHOUT FAREWELL YOU FELL ASLEEP

WITH ONLY MEMORIES LEFT TO KEEP

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BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES DEARER THAN GOLD

OF OUR LOVED ONE WHOSE WORTH

CAN NEVER BE TOLD

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HAPPY AND SMILING ALWAYS CONTENT

LOVED AND RESPECTED WHEREVER HE WENT

DEEP IN OUR HEARTS YOUR MEMORY IS KEPT

AS LONG AS WE LIVE WE SHALL NEVER FORGET

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YOU HAD A SMILE FOR EVERYONE

YOU HAD A HEART OF GOLD

YOU LEFT THE DEAREST MEMORIES

THE WORLD COULD EVER HOLD

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SHE WOULD NOT WISH FOR SADNESS

SHE WOULD NOT WISH FOR TEARS

JUST TO BE REMEMBERED

THROUGHOUT THE COMING YEARS

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THE HAPPY HOURS WE ONCE ENJOYED

HOW SWEET THEIR MEMORY STILL

YOUR DEATH HAS LEFT A VACANT PLACE

THAT NO ONE ELSE CAN FILL

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A BOUQUET OF BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES

SPRAYED WITH A MILLION TEARS

WE WISH THAT GOD COULD HAVE SPARED YOU

IF JUST FOR A FEW MORE YEARS

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WE CANNOT BRING THE OLD DAYS BACK

WHEN WE WERE ALL TOGETHER

THE FAMILY CHAIN IS BROKEN NOW

BUT MEMORIES LIVE FOR EVER

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WE NEVER SAID GOODBYE

THE REASON WHY NOW WE KNOW

GOD KNEW WE LOVED YOU FAR TO MUCH

TO EVER LET YOU GO

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ALTHOUGH WE CANNOT SEE YOU

YOU ARE WITH US ALL EACH DAY

THE LOVE YOU GAVE US ALL IN LIFE

DEATH CANNOT TAKE AWAY

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LOOKING BACK WITH MEMORIES

UPON THE PATH YOU TROD

I BLESS THE HOURS I HAD WITH YOU

AND LEAVE THE REST TO GOD

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GOD WALKED AROUND HIS GARDEN

AND SAW AN EMPTY SPACE

HE THEN LOOKED DOWN FROM HEAVEN

AND SAW YOUR TIRED FACE

HE PUT HIS ARMS AROUND YOU

AND WHISPERED ‘COME AND REST’

HIS GARDEN MUST BE BEAUTIFUL

FOR HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST

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NOTHING IS MORE PRECIOUS

THAN THE THOUGHTS WE HAVE OF YOU

TO US YOU WERE SO SPECIAL

GOD MUST HAVE THOUGHT SO TOO

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FROM OUR HEARTS, ALL OUR LOVE

IN OUR MINDS TREASURED MEMORIES

IN OUR QUIET HOURS, REMEMBRANCE

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A GOLDEN HEART STOPPED BEATING

HARD WORKING HANDS LAID TO REST

GOD BROKE OUR HEARTS TO PROVE TO US

HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST

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‘TIS SWEET TO KNOW THAT WE SHALL MEET

WHERE PARTINGS ARE NO MORE

AND THAT THE ONE I LOVED SO MUCH

HAS ONLY GONE BEFORE

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WE SAT AT HER BEDSIDE

WE HEARD HER LAST FAREWELL

GOD CALLED HER TO HIS GARDEN

THE PLACE SHE LOVED SO WELL

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A SPECIAL SMILE, A SPECIAL FACE

A SPECIAL DAD WE CAN’T REPLACE

YOU GAVE YOUR LOVE, YOUR WHOLE LIFE THROUGH

GOD BLESS YOU DAD, WE LOVE YOU TOO

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OUR LADY OF LOURDES

PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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MOST MERCIFUL MOTHER OF JESUS

PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY

INTERCEDE FOR THE SOUL OF

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OUR LADY OF KNOCK

PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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MERCIFUL MOTHER GUIDE

AND PROTECT THE SOUL OF

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OUR LADY QUEEN OF HEAVEN

PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS

PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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QUEEN OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY

PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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OUR LADY OF FATIMA

PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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SWEET JESUS TAKE TO THY LOVING CARE

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ETERNAL REST GRANT O LORD UNTO THE SOUL OF

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MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS

HAVE MERCY ON THE SOUL OF

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O SACRED HEART OF JESUS

HAVE MERCY ON THE SOUL OF

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SWEET JESUS HAVE MERCY ON THE SOUL OF

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OF YOUR CHARITY PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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PRAY FOR

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PLEASE PRAY FOR

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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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ST. ANTHONY PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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ST. FRANCIS PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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ST. THERESA PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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ST. MARTIN DE PORRES PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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ST. JUDE PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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ST. PATRICK PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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OUR LADY OF LOURDES

PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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MOST MERCIFUL MOTHER OF JESUS

PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY

INTERCEDE FOR THE SOUL OF

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OUR LADY OF KNOCK

PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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MERCIFUL MOTHER GUIDE

AND PROTECT THE SOUL OF

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OUR LADY QUEEN OF HEAVEN

PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS

PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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QUEEN OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY

PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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OUR LADY OF FATIMA

PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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SWEET JESUS TAKE TO THY LOVING CARE

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ETERNAL REST GRANT O LORD UNTO THE SOUL OF

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MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS

HAVE MERCY ON THE SOUL OF

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O SACRED HEART OF JESUS

HAVE MERCY ON THE SOUL OF

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SWEET JESUS HAVE MERCY ON THE SOUL OF

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OF YOUR CHARITY PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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PRAY FOR

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PLEASE PRAY FOR

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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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ST. ANTHONY PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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ST. FRANCIS PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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ST. THERESA PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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ST. MARTIN DE PORRES PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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ST. JUDE PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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ST. PATRICK PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF

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G. D.

12/08/2024

The Lupton family recently added enscriptions to an existing headstone they had previously installed. The work was carried out sensitively and exactly as requested with guidance and advice along the way. We were very happy with the efficient service received. Many thanks to the whole team.

James Tattersall

23/06/2024

George

21/06/2024

Professional service from start to finish. Highly recommended

Don Jordan

17/04/2024

Good service , delivered good quality and no hassle. Recently had to add another person to headstone. Produced a drawing the next day for approval.

Ruth Angus

29/03/2024

We are recommending this company for the beautiful well presented workmanship of the memoriel the company has produced for our daughter at Failsworth Cemetry, it is a credit to them Thank you

VG Waugh

15/03/2024

Really happy from start to finish... lovely family kept me updated at every opportunity and was really good with me even though I'm hard work and the headstone is absolutely beautiful

Jenny Minnock

12/03/2024

Cannot thank father and son enough for the time they spent on my aunties headstone. We wanted something unique and special. They helped us to bring the idea to life. We were very particular in what we wanted and so they showed real patience all the way through. The end result really was lovely. Thank you

Margaret King

08/03/2024

My family and I had the best care possible at Alberti Lupton & Co, at what was a very emotional and stressful time. Gerard was so kind and understanding and carried out our wishes better than we could ever have expected. The workmanship was first class. Being a caring family run business meant a lot to us., so much nicer than bigger companies who just pushed for business. We were treated with friendliness and the utmost respect at all times, both by Gerard and his wife, Deborah. I can't recommend this company highly enough.

Stephen Tomlinson

22/02/2024

The passing of someone that You have to sort the memorial headstone for, is a sad time. The passing of my father meant that Alberti Lupton were needed again as we laid him to rest with his parents. From the first contact with them Gerard and Deborah were amazing. Without any prompting Gerard was able to recall that he had done the previous inscription himself on the headstone. It is a lengthy process but they were able to offer guidance right through the process. The stone was erected on a concrete plinth as the land had previously slipped. Again they liaised with the cemetery and arrange this all. They touched up the existing inscriptions and the Crucifix . The quality and service turned a sad memorial into a thing of beauty. It truly is stunning. The price was extremely pleasing too. Thankyou so much

Stuart Egan

20/02/2024

Over 20 years ago Lupton's created a grave desk/pot for our mother. When our das died a few months ago we asked them to create a matching one, which they did with fantastic lettering and a musical instrument/notes as our Dad was a musician and re painted the lettering on the original grave stone. The whole family was really impressed and would highly recommend this company.

Barbara Murray

14/09/2023

Deborah and Gerard of Alberti Lupton, have helped my family through a difficult time. The loss of our mother, identifying a family grave, helping to design a detailed Headstone, and the nuances of family history. This was handled professionally, compassionately and with patience and sensitivity . The headstone is exactly what we asked for . The cost was reasonable and what we expected . We would highly recommend Alberti Lupton in Moston for a high quality memorial and kind and compassionate service. Dr B.J.Murray and Mrs J. Wilson

Alan Hunt

21/07/2023

I contacted Gerard at Luptons memorial service due to the fact I needed an experienced stonemason .One of our family members gravestone was in very poor condition,it was made of white marble but because of nearly fifty years of being in the elements had turned black and some of the lead letters were now missing .Gerard and his experienced team renovated the headstone to a very high standard .The headstone now almost looks like new ! I would not hesitate in strongly recommending the high quality work at Luptons .Their service from start to finish was faultless and to a very high standard .

Aaron Smith

15/06/2023

Best service you can ask for, rearlly nice people great family business they do everything perfect just as you ask could not be more happier with the service my family have used Alberti Lupton for over 30 years they are most definitely the best in Manchester thanks again for the great service would highly recommend 👍🏻

Karen

Thank you so much Gerard ,Deborah & staff at Alberti Luptons .They are all lovely people ,helped us every step of the way in 2014 & again recently to add to and make all the changes we wanted The stonework and attention to detail is everything you want it to be .We could not be happier with the finished memorial & thank Gerard & Deborah for their patience & advice at a time when it is easy to make decisions you regret without knowledgeable, professional expert help .We would definitely recommend Alberti Lupton .

Ronald Harris

14/06/2023

Phil Lawson

25/12/2022

Gerard and Deborah provided us with the personal warm caring and professional support we needed at a time of great sorrow, when our son went to sit with the angels . From the very first visit and discussion with Gerard we warmly felt the knowledge, experience, guidance and personal care we were looking for. Along with Deborah and their team they looked after us throughout the difficult process and the installation work and final finished monument was actually better than we originally imagined and anticipated. A very grateful thank you from us and we cannot recommend Alberti Lupton highly enough. Love and best wishes Phil and Karen Lawson

Marian Lynch

21/11/2022

Superb workmanship, all dealt with in a very caring and professional manner. Definitely above and beyond. Thank you

Anna Welsh

18/10/2022

Absolutely fantastic service. Result is so much more than I imagined and so efficient and friendly undertaken with care and efficiency. No requirement was too much for them. Thank you so much

Gaynor Landergan

30/03/2022

When choosing a monument for a loved one it is very emotional, however James at Alberti Lupton was so kind and caring and was an absolute pleasure to deal with it made it easier for us. From the moment we entered the premises to our headstone being fitted the communication and professionalism was fist class. I would definitely recommend you give this company a call should you need a monument for your loved one.

Gail Draper

09/01/2022

Wonderful and attentive service from both Gerard and Deborah Lupton. The workmanship and craftsmanship of our memorial was stunning. It took the family a long time to arrange our memorial. I was moved to tears when I saw it we couldn’t be happier with the result. Thank you for a caring professional and holistic service throughout.

Rob Rotheram

02/12/2021

Fantastic service really helpful and supportive

Green Sprout

22/04/2021

We were completely blown away with the memorial! The design, materials, workmanship, finish…..in fact everything was perfect. Our family was delighted! Thank you so much for turning such a sad & distressing time into something so beautiful for us. It was a pleasure doing business with you & you guided us every step of the way. Many thanks Deborah, Gerard and the whole team for going the extra mile to fulfil our requests. We are deeply grateful. A first class service offering first class workmanship. Recommended 100%.

Gary Blanchford

15/02/2021

This afternoon I have had the most amazing service from this company far beyond what I could have expected. I don't live in the UK but a relative's grave was in a |Manchester Cemetery and the headstone I knew was by this company. I wanted to establish the cemetary. I had an immediate reply and a current photo of the grave within half an hour and all done in such a helpful manner. Thank you so much for your help, as I have already told, you have made my day.

Tony

20/10/2020

The quality, cost and service of my family's memorial headstone was exceptional. The company are extremely professional, knowledgeable and empathetic in everything they do. Nothing was too much trouble for them and I would have no hesitation in recommending this family business.

Eya Ryam

20/11/2019

Highly recommended. These people could not have been more understanding and helpful. Their services provided two much loved people with a long awaited beautiful memorial stone. Having no-one still living in the area to arrange the details, Gerard and Deborah made all the arrangement for us and laid the stone for us at the cemetery. The relief for the family was enormous as was our appreciation of all the background details that were taken care of as well as the beautiful memorial stone produced. They treat you like you are one of their own yet remain highly professional.

Josie Gerrard

02/09/2019

Ann Wall

07/08/2019

I got my mums head stone form them they're so careing and expland everything to us it felt like a whaigh had been lifted off our shoulders we explained what we wanted and it was finished just how we wanted it to be absolutely beautiful I would highly recommend them

Denise Pendlebury

23/07/2019

Would highly recommend,Gerrard made sure we got exactly what we had in mind and we were very pleased with the result.Thanks again,Gerrard and crew

Eli-Davey Shryane

16/06/2019

First class service, went above and beyond our expectations. Would highly recommend.

Manny Oye

31/01/2019

What a wonderful family run business! Went above and beyond to produce an excellent work at my mum's burial site. Thank you so much!

Wendy Millward

23/12/2018

Nice family firm did my father proud with a beautiful headstone thank you Mr lupton

carl heer

22/10/2018

We placed an order for a headstone several weeks ago with Alberti Lupton, and Gerard's help and advise was excellent, he and the rest of the staff organized everything which took a lot of the stress out of what can be an upsetting time for any bereaved family, as we live in Coventry and our family member was buried at Agecroft cemetery Salford they made sure we had all the information regards choice of lettering, colours and motifs by phone and email and only went ahead once we were fully satisfied and confirmed the final design and layout. The headstone was layed last week and we travelled up to see it in place yesterday, although an emotional moment for us, we were delighted with the finished result and couldn't have wished for more for our loved ones resting place. Once again our thanks to Gerard and all the staff at Alberti Lupton.

Justine Kerford

22/09/2018

I would strongly recommend this family run business. Sensitive and professional in their approach, they guided me through the minefield of designing a fitting and lovely epitaph, helping us make the right decisions at a very difficult time.

Sarah Martin

11/09/2018

Fantastic service, trustworthy family business Would like to thank the Lupton family for there professional and friendly service.

Lynn Howarth

31/08/2018

I can’t thank Deborah, Gerard and the team enough for all their help, care and kindness throughout the most heartbreaking time for us after we lost our baby grandson. This is a family run business and is the best. When you can’t think straight, they think for you. Every thought and effort goes into making sure you achieve exactly what you are looking for when designing the memorial stone that is right for you. They have now designed and made two very different ones for us which were absolutely perfect. If you don’t want to be disappointed then I would highly recommend Alberti Lupton every time. Thank you once again to you all.

Joanna Bowcock

30/08/2018

Gerard & Deborah were very helpful, professional and friendly. They offer a good service and the addition on the Headstone was exactly what we wanted. The base was also cleaned when it was put back into place in the Cemetery and the grave potts were replaced. This added a nice touch which we were not expecting. Thank you. We would definitely recommend this firm.

Laura Bolton

24/07/2018

During such sad times the customer care received from Alberti Lupton was amazing. They were very personable and wanted to make every little detail just right for our special loved one .Thank you so much!

Catherine McGowan

25/04/2018

Thank you Alberti Lupton for the expert craftsmanship and first class service providing my late father’s headstone.

Robbie Peterson

22/04/2018

Can't thank Gerard and his team enough from first phone call to installing my dad's memorial great craftsmanship and very helpful thank you once again from myself my mum and family

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Carmen McGrath

21/04/2018

Absolutely fantastic service, very friendly and professional service. I had a very unusual stone request and they were able to help with all my needs, We have also gone back twice for vases and kerb sets since the fitting of the headstone, ***** 5 star

Phil Howell

20/04/2018

First class service from first class people. Excellent workmanship and faultless communication to advise progress between placing the order and fitting of the stone. I’d recommend this company and the staff unreservedly.

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