Memorial Masonry

A place for memories and reflection

Having somewhere to go, where you can remember your loved one, can be a be a huge comfort and a place to reflect and lay flowers. If you would like a headstone tablet or plaque, be it for a grave or garden of remembrance, we offer a masonry service for new pieces, additional inscriptions or renovations to existing memorials. Thinking of the right words for a loved one can be a really lovely part of the process.

The most popular selected materials for memorials are granite, marble and stone. Granite is the most durable and comes in many colours. Marble has a lovely smooth finish, although may not be permitted in some churchyards. Nabresina, Yorkstone and Portland Stone are suitable for most churchyards and will discolour to give an aged look.

To view our full range, please download our brochure here.

What to consider?

Things you’ll need to consider when choosing include regulations as most cemeteries and churchyards have restrictions on the type of memorial allowed, along with a minimum amount of time required for ground settlement before a memorial can be erected. Also think about the location – if the grave is too close to a tree, for example, porous material such as marble or stone may get stained. We can also provide temporary grave markers until a permanent memorial can be placed.

Here at Bairds of Antrim Funeral Directors we can advise and help you create the perfect memorial for your loved one so if you have any questions at all please don’t hesitate to ask. You can also email our Masonry specialists at masonrysupport.fpl@funeralpartners.co.uk.

To view our full range, please download our brochure here.

Burials

Funeral services can be as formal or informal as you would like – and it’s entirely up to you as to how religious the service.

Burials

Our pricing

Funeral prices vary depending on the type of ceremony you would like for your loved one. There are many options to choose from to make it unique and special.

Planning ahead?

It is now really easy to plan ahead, making a huge difference by easing the burden on your family when the time comes, so they can focus on the arrangements.

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Need advice?

Bairds of Antrim Funeral Directors can assist you in every step of the funeral so please don’t hesitate to ask us about any aspects or queries you may have.

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Bairds of Antrim were incredibly kind, professional yet understanding. Our mother’s burial was a more positive experience from collecting her remains from the Nursing Home to the actual burial. We changed our minds regularly but the staff took it in their stride. Thank you from…

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The help I got from Joanna was amazing she had a rough time sorting out grave side service even when minister give her grief she carried on and sorted it out

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When we lost our father, Geoff and his team were amazing. We are grateful for both his kind and caring professionalism towards our mother, as well as to my sister and I. On the day of the funeral especially, anytime we looked to him for…

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We were so grateful for Geoff’s support throughout such a difficult time. He was professional, patient, and kind, guiding us with understanding and sensitivity. Geoff knew exactly what was needed and when, which made everything feel calm and well taken care of. His care and…

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I have to say that Bairds provided the ultimate service for my dad's recent Funeral Cremation. They were very helpful with the whole process and l found Stephen Thompson a perfect person of exceptional understanding to deliver the appropriate prayers and reflection. A very exceptional…

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At a very difficult time, Bairds of Antrim were very helpful, friendly, professional, and made everything go smoothly for us. Delighted with all their services. We all as a family wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Bairds of Antrim to everyone, you’ll not be disappointed…

June

I can’t express enough how grateful I am for the compassionate service I received from Bairds Funeral, particularly from Linda. During such a difficult and emotional time, Linda went above and beyond to ensure my mother-in-law’s last wishes were carried out exactly as she had…

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