Honour those who have passed with a personalised headstone that celebrates their life. Discuss the various options with FR Terrazzo, the talented, accredited and registered monumental masons that have been creating exceptional memorials for South Wales since 1990.
All memorials inclusive of a 10-year guarantee
There is no right order to do this in, but it usually comes down to four things: the shape of the memorial, the stone it is cut from, what goes on it, and what the cemetery or churchyard will allow.
We do not quarry or shape raw stone ourselves. Memorials are ordered pre-shaped, cut and polished from specialist suppliers, and the finishing work, inscriptions, artwork and detailing, is all carried out here in Ferndale. That is also why lead times vary so much between an in-stock shape and a bespoke one, which is covered onour process page.
FR Terrazzo is preparing an updated memorial price list, which will be published on this page as soon as it is ready. In the meantime we will give you a written price for exactly what you are considering, with no hidden extras.
Every memorial we supply includes a 10-year guarantee.
Every style below is something we have made and installed. Once you have a shape in mind, the relevant supplier brochures will show you the full range of sizes and stone colours it comes in.
Round top, ogee and shaped-top headstones with a matching base. The most common choice in local cemeteries and usually the most straightforward to get approved.
In these brochures: Willcox Collection, Odlings, Frank EnglandOpen brochures
Full heart and half heart tablets, often paired with a carved rose base or a covered grave. A softer shape that suits shorter inscriptions and hand-painted detail.
In these brochures: Willcox Collection, CJ Imports, EvermoreOpen brochures
Open book and scroll designs give you two panels of inscription, so there is room for a longer verse or for two names side by side.
In these brochures: MARP UK, Willcox Collection, EvermoreOpen brochures
A headstone with a surround covering the full grave, in a matching or contrasting stone. Check with the cemetery first, as not every section permits them.
In these brochures: Odlings, MARP UK, EvermoreOpen brochures
Wider memorials designed to carry several names, either as one broad tablet or as twin tablets. Space is left for inscriptions to be added later.
In these brochures: Willcox Collection, Frank England, CJ ImportsOpen brochures
Sculptural and one-off shapes cut to your drawing. These are ordered in specially, so allow longer for delivery before the engraving work begins.
In these brochures: Belle Lapidi, CJ ImportsOpen brochures
Gold leaf lettering, hand-painted flowers, club badges, Welsh dragons and Prince of Wales feathers. All the gilding and painting is done in our own workshop.
Finished in our workshop: added to any memorial shapeAsk about artwork
Portraits, pets, landscapes and scenes etched into polished granite from a photograph you supply, or a ceramic photograph inset into the stone.
Finished in our workshop: added to any memorial shapeAsk about artwork
Smaller desk tablets, wedges and plaques for cremated remains sections, gardens of remembrance and columbarium niches.
In these brochures: Evermore, MARP UKOpen brochures
When a second or third name needs adding, the new lettering has to match what is already there, the font, the size, the spacing and the finish. We take the details from the existing stone so the addition does not look like an afterthought.
An inscription still needs a permit signed by the registered grave owner, and we prepare that paperwork for you in the same way as a new memorial. Where the existing lettering has weathered, it is often worthre-gilding the original inscription at the same time so the whole stone reads evenly.
Gold leaf and painted lettering do not last forever outdoors. Over twenty or thirty years the gilding lifts, the paint fades and the inscription becomes hard to read. Renovation work puts that right without replacing the stone.
We clean the memorial, re-cut or re-fill the lettering where needed, re-gild or repaint the inscription, and re-fix the stone properly on its foundation if it has started to lean. It is usually far less expensive than a new memorial, and it keeps the original stone in the family.
FR Terrazzo is proud to offer stone refacing, slab polishing, and repolishing to restore and enhance the natural beauty of your memorials and stonework.
Whether it is for memorials, headstones, or architectural features, we restore surfaces to their original beauty with expert care. A dull, scratched or pitted surface can often be brought back to a full polish rather than replaced. Enquire today for pricing and further details.
FR Terrazzo works to the standards set by the industry’s governing bodies. That means fixing methods, foundations and paperwork are all done properly, and there is a recognised body standing behind the work.
AccreditationBRAMM registration covers fixing standards, foundations and the competence of the mason carrying out the work. Many councils and burial authorities require it before a memorial can be installed.
MembershipMembers of the National Association of Memorial Masons work to the association’s code of practice, covering workmanship, materials and how customers are treated throughout.
A few of the reviews left by customers across Rhondda Cynon Taff and the wider South Wales area.
Truly exceptional
Matthew at FR Terrazzo was the first to reply to my bespoke request for a monument for my Dad. The quote was best value (out of 5 suppliers) and approach was very straightforward and honest, with no hidden extras. The service from day one to getting the stone installed was truly exceptional and instilled complete trust and confidence, at a very difficult time for my family and I. The quality of the stone and workmanship is way beyond my bespoke requirements and literally outshines every other stone I have ever seen. My Dad would be so happy with it. In every respect, my expectations have been exceeded and I would highly recommend using. Thank you Matthew, it really does mean the world.
Monument at Ynysybwl Cemetery, excellent job
Excellent service very professionally executed. Very competitive prices, that were significantly lower than the other quotes I received. The monument is a fitting remembrance to my parents.
Excellent workmanship
Excellent service from start to finish! Matthew came to my house to explain and show me samples of work he had previously done. Very pleasant and patient young man who carried out my instructions to the letter for my late son’s headstone. The result is absolutely beautiful! Excellent workmanship!
Brilliant from start to finish
Matthew has been brilliant from start to finish. His communication was faultless and he kept me informed of the process. Nothing was too much trouble when getting the wording and layout right. Great price too when compared to local competitors. Extremely pleased with my finished headstone, which is exactly how I imagined it would be. Thank you so much for making a difficult time a little easier.
Excellent
I needed my dad’s name added to my mum’s grave and had originally asked a larger local company to do this. However, they were hopeless and after months hadn’t even done the paperwork. FR Terrazzo were recommended and they were perfect; prompt, responsive, did precisely what they said they would do at exactly the time they said they would. Dealt with everything without me needing to do a thing! Provided computer generated images of the completed headstone so we could get it just right and sent me a photo of it in position. Very reasonably priced too. Thank you
Excellent work
Matthew was so approachable he advised us regarding the font, the lay out and was very helpful throughout the whole process. He re-gilded my father’s inscription and added my mother’s inscription, he secured the base for the headstone and supplied a new flower pot for the base. We are so pleased with the stone and the finished product. A very helpful and calm experience at the workshop made a very emotional decision so much easier thanks to Matthew
Tell us the cemetery and roughly what you have in mind. We will come back to you with what is permitted there, what it would cost and how long it is likely to take. There is no obligation and we will not chase you.
Prefer to talk it through in person? You are welcome at the workshop in Ferndale to see stone samples. Please call first so we know to expect you.
Reach out to our caring team at FR Terrazzo today to design a meaningful and lasting tribute for your loved one, created with the skill and attention that comes from decades of dedicated service.
