1
A lasting tribute for your loved one Choosing a memorial for your loved one is not only a fitting tribute to their life and memory, it is also one of the last gifts you can give to them. You can trust us to be with you every step of the way as we help you create the perfect memorial. At H.L.Perfitt our award winning craftsmen are trusted by the UK military to hand carve the Armed Forces Memorial at the National Arboretum in Staffordshire. The same expert craftsmen are here to help you create the perfect tribute for your loved one. We can advise you on the best choice of stone, design and lettering style, for your loved ones final resting place. We can advise you on the choices that meet all individual churchyard, cemetery or crematorium memorial regulations to help you commemorate the life of the person you have lost. 2
Helping you choose the perfect memorial We will guide you step-by-step through the process to help and support you make all the decisions involved when choosing a lasting and individual memorial. Our simple five-step process enables you to consider the type of quality stone, the choices of beautiful memorial shapes, lettering styles and words as well as the designs that you may like to feature to reflect your loved one s unique personality. This brochure contains some of our most popular choices. If what you are looking for does not feature, please tell us. Whatever kind of memorial you want, we are here to help you create it and help you commemorate your loved one with words, images and carvings that reflect their life and interests. 3
Step1 Churchyards Choose your stone From perfectly highly polished black granite, through to traditional light grey granite or a striking blue pearl we can create your memorial from the very best quality stone of your choice. Dark Grey Honed Granite York Stone Light Grey Honed Granite Portland Stone Some churchyards and cemeteries have regulations about the type of stone. We ll guide you through choices at the chosen final resting place. Welsh Slate Roman Stone 4
Cemeteries Polished Black Granite Bahama Blue Granite Blue Pearl Granite Star Galaxy Granite Heather Granite Polished Light Grey Granite Polished Dark Grey Granite Royal Green Granite White Marble 5
Step2 Choose your headstone shape There are many shapes that you can choose and this is a selection of our most popular headstone options, that can be placed at both churchyards or cemeteries. Eglise LH2 Anton Full Round Square Camber Offset Peon Ogee Half Ogee Centre Peon 6
Tablet Step2 Choose your cremation memorial shape There are many shapes that you can choose and this is a selection of our most popular cremation memorial options. Desk vase Square vase Reclining tablet Some churchyards and cemeteries have regulations about the shape of memorials. We ll guide you through choices at the chosen final resting place. Reclining tablet with vase 7
Countryside Step3 Choosing the memorial design Hand crafted or etched images can be chosen to reflect the personality and interests of your loved one. You can choose from our selection of etched simple, complex or hand carved designs. Alternatively, prices are available on request, for our craftsmen to hand draw or carve any image of your choice. Military Squirrel Simple design Horse and foal Complex design Wheat Simple design Swallows Complex design Any designs you choose will need to be approved by the local clergy or those responsible for the final resting place of your loved one. Anchor Simple design Spitfire Complex design 8
Pets Christian other faith designs are available Cat Simple design Pointer dog Complex design Bible and rose Simple design Flowers Daffodils Simple design Rose Complex design Church window Complex design Hobbies and pastimes Fishing Simple design Pheasant shooting Complex design Horse jumping Complex design 9
Step4 Choose your words and lettering style The inscription on the stone is how you can truly personalise the memorial to reflect the life and personality of your loved one. IN LOVING MEMORY OF Lead A brief introduction John Smith DECEMBER 1935 - FEBRUARY 2017 A LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER AND GRANDFATHER To have known you was a special gift Name Lines Usually the largest font-size Date Lines Showing the dates of birth, death or age Personal Description Often describing the relationship of the deceased Epitaph Words devoted to the deceased It is important to remember that any words you choose will need to be approved by the local clergy or those responsible for the final resting place of your loved one. 10
You should then choose the style of lettering or font you would like to use for your inscription. Arial UPPER CASE lower case or italic Times New Roman UPPER CASE lower case or italic Old English UPPER CASE lower case Calligraphic style UPPER CASE lower case or italic Step5 Artistic sans serif UPPER CASE lower case or italic Choose your finishing touches Depending on the colour of stone you have chosen, you may also wish to consider finishing your tribute with the ultimate in quality and distinction by choosing gold leaf or alternatively, contrasting silver or even black or white enamel. You may want to add a vase to your headstone. 11
Our most popular choices at a glance The headstone selections on the following pages are an assortment of both contemporary and traditional designs that can be tailored to create a perfect tribute for your loved one. Contemporary centre peon shape is perfect in this polished red granite The beautiful shape of this eglise cut stone is stunning in dark grey honed granite The complex LH2 shape is beautifully hand crafted in blue pearl granite 12
Dark grey granite is stunning on a full round shaped memorial The exquisite curved edges of the anton shaped memorial is delightful to see on heather granite A modern off-set peon shaped stone in the distinguished royal green granite A beautiful light grey granite memorial in a traditional and time-honoured half ogee shape As stone is a natural product, variations in shade, style and pattern will occur. Photographs are for illustration purposes only. Ask to see a sample. 13
Cremation Memorials A selection of our cremation memorial shapes prepared for the interment of ashes or cremated remains. Alternatively you can chose a headstone, see pages 12-13. Tablet Hand carved marble vase Desk vase Square vase Reclining tablet with vase Reclining tablet 14
Aftercare and renovation services Unique and personalised tributes When you commission a memorial we will not only advise you on how to keep it looking its best, we can also help maintain your memorial and protect it for generations to come. We also offer a range of aftercare services including memorial renovation services. We use skilled and sensitive techniques to remove weathering, stains and lichen. Every person s life is special. That is why we use our skills to portray a glimpse and lasting memory of the person you have lost. Please remember this brochure showcases only a small sample of our work. To discuss a totally unique memorial or monument call our specialist team at Diss on 01379 652211, North Walsham 01692 403344 and Bungay 01986 892359. 15
PART OF EAST OF ENGLAND CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD Vinces Road, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4YS 01379 652211 12 Chaucer Street, Bungay NR35 1DT 01986 892359 Midland Road, North Walsham, Norfolk NR28 9JR 01692 403344 www.hlperfitt.co.uk Members of the National Association of Memorial Masons All memorials erected in accordance with the code of practice issued by the National Association of Memorial Masons. This includes the use of accredited stainless steel ground anchor. We guarantee that our memorials meet health and safety requirements, including any third party testing to BS 8415:2005. HLP7825 April 2017