Memorials

Memorials honour loved ones and provide a place for remembrance. We aim to make the process of creating and maintaining memorials clear and respectful.

For further information on any of the memorials listed contact Macclesfield Crematorium 01625 383946 or Crewe Crematorium 01270 685545. Office opening times are Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm

Fees and charges

Memorial fees and charges 2024/25
MemorialPrice
Sanctum ashes vault - 10 year lease (incl. inscription) £1,285
Sanctum ashes vault - 20 year lease (incl. inscription) £1,765
Sanctum ashes vault - replacement plaque £233
Sanctum ashes vault - additional inscription £162
Sanctum ashes vault - additional motif £78
Sanctum ashes vault - photo plaque £164
Granite benches POA
Granite boulder - 10 year lease (incl. inscription) £528
Granite book plaque - 10 year lease (incl.inscription) £277
Butterfly garden plaque (Sandbach Cemetery) - 10 year lease (incl.inscription) £846
Formal garden tower plaque - 10 year lease (incl. inscription) £279
Formal garden kerbstone - 10 year lease (incl. inscription) £871
Formal garden columbarium - 10 year lease (incl. inscription) £475
Granite tablet - 20 year lease (incl. inscription) £1095
Sandstone Kerbstone - 25 year lease (incl. inscription) £954
ARK Kerbstone - 10 year lease (incl. inscription) £494
Woodland Tower plaque £306
Double Columbarium niche (up to 4 sets of ashes) - 25 year lease £1090
Single Columbarium niche (up to 2 sets of ashes) - 25 year lease £546
Leather Recordia panel £245
Tree of Memories £185
Wall of Remembrance £673
Tree of Light Kerbstone 10 year lease (incl. first inscription) £295
Tree of Light Rose Plaque 10 year lease (incl. first inscription) £425
Book of remembrance
Book of remembrancePrice
Two line entry £116
Each additional line £28
Five line entry £191
Eight line entry £266
Floral emblem (only available with minimum 5 line entry) £132
Non-floral emblem (only available with minimum 5 line entry) £166
Childrens book of remembrance
Children's book of remembrancePrice
Two line entry £116
Each additional line £28
Five line entry £191
Illustration - Teddy / Cherub etc £108
Miscellaneous
Grave MemorialsPrice
Right to Erect first Memorial on a grave (ERoB commencing post 1st April 2025) £150
Right for every additional inscription on headstone, amendment or addition to grave memorial £72

Timescales for memorials

Most cemeteries have varying timelines for erecting a memorial on a grave. You should contact the relevant cemetery office for details.

Maintenance, installation and safety of memorials

Cemetery rules are vital for managing cemeteries while respecting individuals' rights to install lasting memorials. Memorials that do not comply with these rules cannot be placed.

We ensure our cemeteries are maintained safely. All work conducted within the cemeteries must be done safely and without risk to others.

We are registered with British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons (BRAMM). Memorial masons working in Cheshire East cemeteries must have BRAMM accreditation.

Exclusive Right of Burial 

To reserve a plot in a cemetery you will need to purchase the exclusive right of burial. There are several options and prices vary. Contact Bereavement Services for more information. 

The owner of the Exclusive Right of Burial is responsible for the safety and maintenance of the memorial.

Contact Bereavement Services

  • Macclesfield Crematorium: 01625 383946 
  • Crewe Crematorium: 01270 685545

Office opening times are Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm.

Page last reviewed: 16 January 2025