For families who have chosen cremation, or who wish to create an additional place of remembrance alongside a cemetery grave, a home memorial garden can provide a deeply personal and comforting space. It is somewhere to sit, to reflect, to garden, and to feel close to a loved one — whenever the need arises.
What Can a Home Memorial Include?
- A granite memorial plaque or tablet with photo imagery
- A cremation memorial stone
- A memorial bench with engraved inscription
- Planting meaningful flowers or trees associated with your loved one
- Seasonal garden features — a favourite bird feeder, a meaningful ornament
- A QR memorial stone linking to an online tribute page
Choosing the Right Stone for a Garden
Outdoor memorial stones need to be fully weather resistant. Our granite plaques and tablets are treated with our proprietary protection system — the same system we jet washed on a commercial pressure washer. They can be mounted on walls, placed on plinths, or set flat into the ground without any deterioration.
Creating a Focal Point
The most effective memorial gardens have a clear focal point — a place the eye is naturally drawn to. A granite tablet with a high-resolution portrait mounted at a comfortable viewing height works beautifully, especially when framed by planting.
"A memorial garden does not have to be grand. It just has to feel like them."
Planning Permission
In most cases, placing a memorial stone in a private garden requires no planning permission. However, if you are in a conservation area or are planning a more significant structure, it is worth checking with your local authority. We can advise you.