Memorials

Memorial headstones

If you would like to apply for a memorial headstone, please contact a stonemason. A list of current approved masons is listed below. You can also go to other masons not on the list; please ask them to contact the office on 01744 675490 to discuss how to become a registered mason.

All new memorials must be erected to BS 8415 by BRAMM Registered Fixers (British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons). British Standard 8415 applies to the fixing of safe memorials in our cemeteries and by using a BRAMM registered fixer they will work to this standard.  To check if a stone mason is a BRAMM accredited please visit their website by clicking on the link BRAMM.

The cemeteries policy on the types of memorials permitted can be found by clicking on the link St Helens Cemeteries & Crematorium Management Rules (PDF, 849 KB)

We recommend that for reassurance and peace of mind that you insure your Memorial to protect against the following:-

• Accidental damage, including vandalism (malicious damage)
• Storm
• Theft or attempted theft
• Impact (e.g. by a mower)
• Flood and frost
• Falling trees
• Subsidence
• Staining other than by natural weathering caused by tree sap, bird or animal droppings, or flowers
• Council action

Insurance also covers you against damage to or re-fixing and realignment of the memorial stone directly arising from faulty or defective workmanship by any stonemason whose business has ceased trading, plus, with Stoneguard Insurance their Memorial Stone Policy can cover legal responsibility to pay damages up to €2,000,000 arising from ownership of the memorial which results in accidental injury of any person, or damage to property. 

The Bereavement Services Team or your local Stone Mason can advise on this and give you the details of who to contact to purchase this insurance, cover can be for example £5 per month depending on the value of your Memorial.

St Helens Council undertake memorial safety inspections of every memorial once every 5 years, for further information on memorial safety inspections please click on this link Memorial Safety inspection information booklet (PDF, 386 KB)

For a list of our approved memorial masons please click on the link Approved Memorial Masons (PDF, 117 KB)

Other Memorial Options

If you are interested in any of our memorial options, please complete the appropriate application form and return to:

St Helens Cemetery and Crematorium Office
Rainford Road
St Helens
Merseyside
WA10 6DF

or by email to sthelenscrematorium@sthelens.gov.uk.

If you want to discuss your options further, please contact the cemetery and crematorium office on 01744 675490.

Memorial Application Forms

Memorial keepsakes

We have a section of small keepsake hearts and urns to keep a small token of a loved one's cremated remains or hair. We can also provide details of larger urns and other keepsakes if required. 

Jewellery

We offer a stunning range of discreet memorial jewellery in sterling silver, silver with gold accent and rose gold, with a choice of black silken cord or chain. Each piece can hold a token of cremated remains, which we can inter for you. 

Book of Remembrance

You can arrange a Book of Remembrance entry to provide a long lasting record and memorial of loved ones who have either been cremated or buried. The books are placed in either St Helens Chapel of Remembrance or Newton Cemetery Chapel. 

Memorial plaques

Memorial plaques are available in the Memorial Garden at St Helens Crematorium. The memorial plaques are a lasting form of memorial to a loved one. The plaques are manufactured from bronze-coloured, powder-coated aluminium and are face-engraved with lettering filled white. A range of emblems are available which may serve to enhance the chosen inscription. They are then securely fitted into the wall-mounted frame.

The plaques will be placed in the frame two to four weeks from order; they are on a 10-year lease, which is then renewable.

Details of prices, advice and application forms are available from the Crematorium Office.

Memorial seats

Memorial seats are available for lease with St Helens and Newton-le-Willows cemeteries. The high-quality hardwood seat is supplied with a bronze plaque.

Up to two additional plaques may be purchased at an additional cost.

Memorial trees

Memorial trees are available for lease within St Helens Cemetery and Crematorium grounds. The type of tree and location is subject to availability at the time of application. A bronze plaque is supplied and placed at the base of the tree.

Up to two additional plaques may be purchased at an additional cost.

Miniature Books and Memorials Cards

Miniature books and memorial cards are also available, which are particularly suitable for sending to relatives and friends or as a keepsake for loved ones. Inside the books/cards will be a handwritten copy of the entry placed in the Book of Remembrance.

The miniature books have a black hardback cover with a gold cross design on the front cover. There are blank pages inside the book that allow for further inscriptions as and when required. The books are sent directly to the applicant and are delivered in a presentation box.

The memorial cards have a white front cover with an embossed flower and embossed words 'In Memory' under the flower. Inside the card on the front sheet are the words 'And so shall we keep them in remembrance'. The inscription is then handwritten on the following page. The cards are in a clear Perspex wallet and sent in an envelope directly to the applicant.

Copies of the book and cards are available to view at the Crematorium Office.

Memorial tablets

Memorial tablets are located on towers in the Garden of Remembrance at St Helens Crematorium and Newton-le-Willows Cemetery.

The tablets are made of granite with inscriptions inlaid with gold leaf and are available on a 10-year renewable lease basis.

The lease, allowing a tablet, expires on the 10th anniversary of the date it was issued.

A reminder notice is sent to the last address of the leaseholder one month before the expiry date.

Sanctum 12

Sanctum 12 is a stand-alone columbarium made from polished grey granite. Each vault will hold two caskets of cremated remains. The front cover of the vault is blue pearl granite, inscribed with a silver inscription and can also include a design of your choice or photo plaque. A small vase may be attached to the tablet for an additional cost.

Sanctum 2000

Sanctum 2000 is situated within a curved circle feature. Each vault will hold two caskets of cremated remains. The front cover of the vault is blue pearl granite, inscribed with a silver inscription and can also include a design of your choice or photo plaque. There is a flower vase incorporated at the base of each vault.

Memorial scatter tubes, caskets and urns

We have a collection of wooden caskets available for the burial of cremated remains. We also have other options available, such as decorative scatter tubes, and can procure decorative urns if required. 

A variety of keepsakes, jewellery, urns and casket options are available on display at the crematorium office. Please call into the office for further information.