Headstones
Gravestone and Headstone Memorials
Cemetery Headstones (Yeovil, Crewkerne, Weymouth & Shaftesbury)
Churchyards & Cemetries
At Appleby & Childs, we specialise in crafting bespoke headstones and memorials that serve as a dignified, lasting tribute. With a heritage spanning 140 years, we are the trusted monumental masons for families across Somerset, Dorset, and Devon.
We provide expert guidance on memorials across the Diocese of Bath & Wells, the Exeter Diocese, and the Salisbury Diocese. Below you will find our galleries of designs permitted within these specific regions. Please use the Product Codes listed below each memorial when discussing your requirements with our team.
Headstone Memorials for Bath & Wells Diocese (Somerset)
The following designs are specifically curated for churchyards within the Bath & Wells Diocese. These memorials typically feature traditional, non-reflective finishes such as Portland Stone, Nabresina, and Honed Grey Granite to comply with local heritage regulations.
Headstone Memorials for Exeter & Salisbury Dioceses (Dorset & Devon)
These designs are suitable for churchyards within the Exeter and Salisbury Dioceses (covering Shaftesbury, Gillingham, and Sherborne). We ensure every memorial meets the specific parish requirements for this region, including regulations on stone type and base design.
Salisbury Diocese: We provide expert advice on permitted materials and the required block or integrated base specifications for North Dorset and surrounding areas.
Cemetery Headstones (Yeovil, Crewkerne, Weymouth & Shaftesbury)
Cemetery Memorials & Design Regulations Across The Region
Because cemeteries are managed by local councils rather than the Church (Diocese), they offer families significantly more freedom in memorial design. Unlike churchyards, which follow strict Diocesan rules, cemeteries in Yeovil, Shaftesbury, Crewkerne, and Weymouth are governed by local authority guidelines. This usually allows for:
Polished Materials: Highly reflective granites in various colours, which are often restricted in churchyards.
Diverse Shapes: Designs such as hearts, open books, and full kerb sets.
Decorative Finishes: Inlaid lead, gilded gold leaf, and bespoke etched ornamentation.
While council rules offer more flexibility, every cemetery has its own specific permit requirements regarding sizes and fixings. We handle all these local authority applications for you, ensuring your memorial meets the specific safety standards of that cemetery.
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