Memorials - Crewe, Nantwich, Sandbach, Congleton

Different memorials are available at different locations read on to find out more. You may also be interested in the prices of memorials.

Available at Coppenhall, Crewe, Nantwich and Weston Cemeteries

Bird/Bat Boxes

Habitat boxes available for the life of the box to encourage new life into the cemeteries.

Available at Crewe and Nantwich

Columbaria

Cremated remains can be placed in the chamber behind the inscribed tablet. These are leased for a period of ten years.

Recycled Wooden Memorial Seats

These seats are available in either recycled teak or recycled oak. An inscribed plaque is included in the cost.

Available at Crewe only

Book of Remembrance

A Book of Memory with a page of every day of the year is displayed in a special case in the Room of Remembrance at the Crematorium.

Memorial Cards & Miniature Books

Memorial cards or miniature books of the entry in the Book of Remembrance.

Children’s Book of Remembrance

A book of Memory with pages dedicated to children is displayed in a special glass case in the Book of Remembrance room at the Crematorium.

Leather Recordia Panels

The leather panel memorials are on display in the Room of Remembrance for a period of ten years.

Memorial Wall Plaque

The circular memorial plaques are located in the walled Crematorium canopy and can be leased for a period of ten years.

Book Plaque

The granite plaques are mounted onto the granite book, which is situated in the Garden of Remembrance. These plaques are purchased for a period of ten years.

Memorial Vase and Tablet

The white marble vase has a black granite tablet with a gold inscription of up to 80 letters. These can be purchased for either five or year years.

Commemorative Plaque

The plaques are placed on wooden boards located in the Garden of Remembrance and are leased for a period of ten years.

Granite Boulder

Situated in the Rose Garden Section of the Cemetery. These Yorkshire boulders leave ample room for the painted inscription. These are purchased are a period of ten years.

Graves are also available for cremated remains.

 

Sandbach Memorials

Headstones are not available through this office, you will need to contact a BRAMM registered memorial mason. Please refer to Yellow Pages or Yell.com for names and contact phones of local Memorial Masons.

All memorials installed in the above cemeteries require approval before they can be installed. Applications to install a memorial, to add or alter any inscription, or to replace, restore or remove memorials must be submitted on the appropriate memorial application form for approval. When a memorial is ordered through a memorial mason they will submit the application on your behalf.

Bronze Memorial Plaques (Sandbach Cemetery only)

In the Garden of Remembrance at Sandbach Cemetery there is a purpose built memorial wall that bronze memorial plaques can be affixed to. The plaques are ordered through the Council and have a London bronze finish. The inscriptions are engraved into the bronze, infilled with white enamel and then stove baked. The finished size is approximately 9 inches x  3 inches (22.5mm x 7.5mm).

The Council fixes all plaques to the wall. Bronze is a durable material and under normal circumstances will maintain its condition for many years. If, however, the plaque falls into a state of disrepair the Council reserves the right to remove it, after first consulting the applicant or his/her known relatives at there last known address. Once the plaques have been installed the responsibility for any loss or damage will remain that of the applicant.

Other Memorials (Congleton & Sandbach Cemeteries)

A limited number of memorial seats, trees and plaques are permitted within the cemeteries. The Council will specify, supply and install all seats and plaques and will supply, plant and establish for a 12 month period all trees. Other types of memorialisation will only be considered in special circumstances.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible?

Only the holder of the Exclusive Right of Burial can give permission for a memorial to be placed on a grave or cremation plot.  A memorial cannot be disturbed or moved without the express permission of the owner unless it poses a safety hazard.

Who is responsible for the safety and maintenance of a memorial?

It is the owner of the Exclusive Right of Burial who is responsible to ensure the safety and maintenance of a memorial on a grave or cremated remains plot.  Also all memorials within the cemeteries shall remain there at the risk of the owners, and the Council will not be held responsible for any damage that occurs other than damage by Council employees.

What happens next?

On receipt of an application for permission to erect a memorial, add an additional inscription or replace/restore a memorial, the cemetery records are checked to ensure that the applicant is the holder of the Exclusive Right of Burial.  The Council will also check that the type of memorial requested is in accordance with the type of memorial that is permitted on the grave or plot in question.  If the application conforms to the Council’s requirements a letter of approval is forwarded to the monumental accordingly.

Can I erect a memorial on my grave or cremated remains plot immediately?

At Congleton Cemetery memorials can be placed on graves immediately following an interment because they are installed upon undisturbed ground. However, at Sandbach Cemetery for grave memorials there is a minimum waiting period of six months to allow for ground settlement. There is not waiting period for memorials to be installed on cremated remains plots.

Further information

Memorials are important as a lasting symbol of remembrance and can help bereaved families and friends through a very sensitive and distressing period. They are often a visual comfort to those visiting a cemetery.

The Cemetery Rules are a necessary requirement for the management of cemeteries and due consideration has been given to accommodate the rights and choices by individuals wishing to place a lasting memorial in memory of a loved one. The installation of any memorials that do not comply with the Cemetery Rules is not permitted.

Issues of Safety

A Burial Authority has responsibility to ensure that its cemeteries are maintained in a safe condition and this also means that any person who carries out work within the cemeteries must do so in a safe manner and without putting others at risk.  Recognising the importance of the safety of memorials, the Sandbach/Congleton administration is registered with the British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons (BRAMM) and therefore memorial masons applying to work within the area’s cemeteries or closed churchyards are required to have BRAMM business accreditation.  From the 1 October 2008 full compliance with BRAMM was implemented which means memorial masons are required to have a Business Registration Certificate.

BRAMM is a national scheme operated independently to improve safety standards and competency of stonemasons. The National Association of Memorial Masons (NAMM) administers the scheme and the aim is to establish a network of nationally accredited businesses and registered fixers.

As a registered member of BRAMM the Council is assured that any BRAMM business has adequate public liability insurance, employer’s liability, a current Health & Safety policy, risk assessment and a 10-year written guarantee including stability and safety of a memorial. There is also the assurance that a licensed BRAMM fixer has the skill and knowledge of the correct trade practices and procedures in order to erect a safe and stable memorial.