Memorialisation

Book of Remembrance

The Books of Remembrance are on view daily, providing an inexpensive and lasting form of memorial to those departed.  There are four Books, one for each quarter of the year, and the Book will be open each day at the appropriate page so that inscriptions may be seen on every anniversary of the date requested.  It may be opened on other dates by prior appointment with the office.

The Books of Remembrance have been placed in the Book of Remembrance Room adjacent to the Crematorium Chapel, in which suitable entries may be made for the purpose of perpetuating the memory of those departed.

The Book has been individually designed and produced by artist craftsmen and is in keeping with the dignity of its purpose.  The lettering is hand-written in the finest traditions of medieval illuminated manuscripts, and the volumes are richly bound and tooled. 

The maximum number of lines permitted is eight for each entry.  Inscriptions should not exceed 32 letters per line, or 28 letters where an emblem or coat of arms is required.

Miniature Book

A Miniature Book provides a personal copy of an entry made in the Book of Remembrance.  It can be used as a family record with the provision for seven further entries and could be used to send to distant relatives and friends.  Measuring 8" x 6" and bound in blue leather the Miniature Book contains the same high standard of craftmanship as in the Book of Remembrance.

Memorial Card

Memorial cards are available for individual entries.  Made of white card and gilt deckle edged, the date and inscription is carefully inscribed inside exactly as it appears in the Book of Remembrance.

An example of Miniature Books of Remembrance and Memorial cards may be seen in the Crematorium Office.    

Memorial Plaque in Bronze

The plaque, cast in bronze, will be affixed to the purpose built Memorial Wall which is situated within the Gardens of Remembrance at the Crematorium.

Each plaque has a dark background with raised gold effect lettering and edging and measures 8 inches by 2.5 inches.  A plaque will accommodate up to 4 lines of text, each comprising of no more than 24 characters/spaces. 

Bronze is a durable material which, under normal circumstances will maintain its condition for many years.  However, if 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 their last known address.

The memorial plaques will be erected in strict rotation six to eight weeks of date of order.  Once erected the responsibility for any loss or damage will remain that of The Applicant.

Memorial Charges

Memorial Plaque

• Memorial plaque in bronze (4 lines) - £243.23

Book of Remembrance Inscription Charge

• 2 Line Entry - £52.88
• 5 Line Entry - £105.75
• 8 Line Entry - £131.60
• Each additional line (over 8) - £11.75
• Floral Emblem - £69.33
• Any other emblem / badge - £82.25

Miniature Book of Remembrance

• 2 Line Entry - £56.40
• 5 Line Entry - £77.55
• 8 Line Entry - £83.43
• Each additional line (over 8) - £11.75

Memorial Cards

• 2 Line Entry - £31.73
• 5 Line Entry - £43.48
• 8 Line Entry - £55.23
• Each additional line (over 8) - £11.75

Please note that all fees are revised annually and all applications will be charged at the rate relevant to the date of application.

Payment can be made by cash, cheque or any of the following: Visa, Mastercard, Switch, Delta, Solo.  (Visa Electron and Maestro transactions by personal visit to the office only)

Downloads

• Application For Inscription In The Book Of Remembrance Form 88kb
• Application For Bronze Memorial Plaque Form 87kb