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FAQ — 5 answers

Cemetery Permissions & Regulations

How permissions and regulations work, and what we handle on your behalf.

Yes. Most cemeteries require written permission before a headstone is placed or altered. We handle this entire process on your behalf.

We typically need the name of the deceased, the grave number or plot reference, and the cemetery name and location. We then contact the relevant authority directly.

We always check specific regulations before designing. If a design element is not permitted, we will advise you of alternatives that achieve the same effect within the permitted parameters.

Yes, though Church of England sites have stricter regulations. We are experienced in working within Faculty rules and will advise on what is permitted at the specific church.

Yes. We handle cemetery liaison nationwide — from council cemeteries to private burial grounds to natural burial sites.

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