Choosing a Headstone or Memorial - Lincolnshire Memorials

When Family Members Disagree Over a Memorial

Close-up of a stonemason's hands holding a pencil over a handwritten memorial design proof on a workbench

When family members disagree over a headstone or memorial, the legal authority rests with the person named on the Deed of Grant – the owner of the grave space. That person has the final say, …

Headstone Wording and Approval – A Guide for Families

A stonemason's hands resting on a granite headstone beside handwritten inscription notes on a workshop bench

Most headstone inscriptions include an opening line, the person’s name and dates, and a short tribute or verse. There is no strict word count, but stone size and cemetery or churchyard rules will naturally limit …

Book and Scroll Memorials – Styles, Materials & Personalising

A polished dark granite book-shaped memorial headstone in a quiet English cemetery, surrounded by autumn leaves and soft background headstones

Book and scroll memorials are traditional headstone styles shaped to resemble an open book or a rolled scroll. They are widely used in cemeteries and churchyards across Lincolnshire, and are generally permitted in most burial settings. …

Granite or Marble for Book Headstones: Which Is Better?

Polished black granite book headstone in a Lincolnshire cemetery with a weathered marble headstone visible in the background

Quick answer: For a book-shaped headstone, granite is generally the more practical long-term choice. It holds its finish, resists weathering, and suits most cemetery regulations. Marble remains a valid option if the appearance or setting calls …

Are Book and Scroll Headstones Allowed in Churchyards?

A book-shaped granite headstone in a traditional Lincolnshire churchyard on an overcast morning, surrounded by older memorials and a stone church wall in the background

Book and scroll headstones are permitted in many churchyards and cemeteries across Lincolnshire, but approval depends on the individual location. Churchyards are typically governed by diocese guidelines and often favour simpler, more traditional designs. Council …

What Is a Scroll Memorial and Is It Still Used Today?

A granite scroll-top headstone in a quiet English churchyard surrounded by autumn leaves

What is a scroll memorial? A scroll memorial is a headstone with a curved or rolled top, shaped to resemble an unfurled scroll. The design has long been used in UK churchyards and cemeteries to represent …

What Does a Book Headstone Represent?

A granite book headstone standing in a quiet English churchyard on an autumn morning, with fallen leaves at the base and soft natural light catching the polished stone surface.

A book headstone represents a life being remembered. The open pages symbolise a person’s story written down and kept, most commonly linked to the Christian concept of the “Book of Life.” It is one of …