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Black marble headstone

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K Report 22 Mar 2011 12:59

You may also need the permission of the authority that runs the churchyard/cemetery if the wording differs from that already approved.

I used to be on a burial committee that ran the local cemetery and we approved the wording of all memorials

Researching:
Anstee/Bucks; Russell/London; Durose; Pease/North Yorks; Kelly/IoM

Haribo

Haribo Report 22 Mar 2011 09:03

Thanks for your replies/suggestions, much appriciated.

Lindsey*

Lindsey* Report 21 Mar 2011 23:20

I asked a mason once what happened if he made a spelling mistake, he said he would have to shave the surface and start again, so yes I believe it is possible.

Maybe they could remove and fill the lettering and turn the stone round ?

Researching:
For better results please give all the details ,name, date place as you can {pictures by me }

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 21 Mar 2011 23:00

As MarieCeleste has suggested you would probably be better asking a professional, although I would think it would probably be just as expensive as buying a new headstone.

Kath. x

MarieCeleste

MarieCeleste Report 21 Mar 2011 22:56

I think you may be better to address your question to a monumental stonemason, at least you'll get an experienced reply.

Haribo

Haribo Report 21 Mar 2011 22:49

Can anyone please tell me if it is possible for the wording on a headstone to be erased and started again? The black marble headstone with gold writing is 10 years old, The family would like to rewrite the whole stone. Many Thanks