How to Choose a Headstone Inscription

Finding the right words can be the most difficult part of choosing a memorial.

It is your personal tribute which tells future generations about the person you are lovingly commemorating.

This page is intended only as a starting point, please remember we are always on hand with expert advice to help you.

It is worth taking time over your choices – If possible, visit the cemetery or churchyard and look at some existing inscriptions: it might help to clarify your likes and dislikes.

Although it is helpful to have a good initial idea of the wording you would like, we will invite you to check the inscription laid out on paper before cutting, so you can change your mind about the wording or the layout if you wish.

If you need help or have any questions please use our Contact Form

A headstone inscription usually consists of a number of elements

There is no firm rule to which order you want these to appear in. We understand that choosing the right Headstone inscription for your loved one is a difficult task.

The headline

The name

The relationship

Dates

Epitaph or verse

We have included some example inscriptions to help you choose.

Headstone Example Inscription 1

Headline

Treasured Memories of

Relationship

My Dear Husband

Full Name

Norman Smith

Relationship

A Much Loved Father and Grandad

Dates

Called to REST 23rd Nov. 1993

Dates

Aged 79 Years

Epitaph

Gone From Our Home

Epitaph

But Not From Our Hearts

Headstone Example Inscription 2

Prayers

Our Lady of Lourdes Pray for the Soul of

Full Name

Mary Smith

Relationship

A Beloved Wife and Grandmother

Dates

Who Fell Asleep 12th June 2011 Aged 83 Years

Verses

A Smile for All a Heart of Gold

Verses

The Very Best This World Could Hold

Verses

Never Selfish Always Kind

Verses

This Is the Memory You Left Behind

In Loving Memory Of
Treasured Memories Of
Precious Memories Of
Cherished Memories Of
With Love We Remember
In Memory Of
In Ever Loving Memory Of
In Everlasting Memory Of
In Remembrance Of
Sacred to the Memory Of
Fond Memories Of
At REST

Remembering
To the Memory Of
Loving Memories Of
In God’s Keeping
Fondest Memories Of
Fondest Memories Of
In Affectionate Memory Of
Remembered With Love
Precious Are the Memories Of
A Tribute of Love To
In God’s Care
Remembered Always

A Beloved Husband, Dad and Grandad
A Loving Wife, Mum and Grandma
A Devoted and Dearly Loved Husband, Father and Grandfather
My Dear Husband and a Much Loved Father
The Dearly Loved Wife Of ………..
Our Devoted Son
Our Darling Daughter
Our Dear Parents
A Dearly Loved Daughter and Sister

The Darling Daughter of Mary and John
A Loving and Devoted Wife, Mum and Nana
A Much Loved and Sadly Missed Husband,
Dad, Grandad and Great-Grandad
My Dearest Wife and a Devoted Mother
A Devoted Husband and Father Loved by All He Knew
A Dear Mother With a Heart of Gold
A Loving Father, Most Sincere

Who Died 25th November 1993, Aged 79 Years
Died 23rd November 1993, Aged 79 Years
Died 23rd Nov. 1993, Aged 79 Years
Who Passed Away 23rd Nov. 1993 Aged 79 Years
Died 23rd Nov. 1993, Aged 79
Who Fell Asleep 23rd November 1993 in Her 80th Year
Born 22nd March 1914, Died 23rd Nov. 1993
Called to REST 23rd Nov. 1993, Aged 79

Died Tragically 23.11.1993, Aged 79 Years
Who Entered Into REST 23.12.1993 in Her 80th Year
Departed This Life 23rd November 1993, Aged 79 Years
At REST 23.12.1993, Aged 79 Years
Died 23.11.1993, Aged 79
22.3.1912 – 23.11.1993
1912 – 1993

To Live in the Hearts of Those We Love Is Not to Die
Loving You Always Forgetting You Never
Gone From Our Home but Not From Our Hearts
In God’s Care
Gone but Not Forgotten
Only Good Night Beloved Not Farewell
Loves Last Gift Remembrance
Grant Him Thy Eternal REST
Remembered Always
REST in Peace
Love Like Ours Can Never Die
Greatly Loved and Sadly Missed
Those We Love Don’t Go Away They Walk Beside Us Every Day
God’s Finger Touched Him and He Slept
Where Memories Are Faithful No Distance Can Divide
In Heavenly Love Abiding
The Lord Is My Shepherd
Peace Perfect Peace
His Life a Beautiful Memory His Absence a Silent Grief
Father in Thy Gracious Keeping Leave We Now Our Loved Ones Sleeping
Thy Will Be Done
Till We Meet Again
Requiescant in Pace
Always in Our Thoughts
Sweet Are the Memories That Never Fade
Forever With the Lord
His Life a Beautiful Memory His Absence a Silent Grief
Deep in Our Hearts You Will Always Stay Never More Than a Thought Away
Death Is Only a Shadow Across the Path to Heaven
He Who Dwelleth in Love Dwelleth in God
God’s Finger Touched Her and She Slept
Sweet Are the Memories That Never Fade
The Saviour Has My Treasure

Resting Where No Shadows Fall
With Love Always and Forever
Forever in Our Thoughts and Prayers
Love Is a Many Splendid Thing
We Have Lost Them in Life Let Us Not Forget Them in Death
This World Was Never Meant for One as Beautiful as You
Until We Meet Again
Will Be Dearly Missed, God Bless
Dear Lord Love Her as We All Loved Her When She Was at Home
A Beautiful Memory Left Behind Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Flights of Angels Sing Thee to Thy REST
Our Love Is Now and Forever
Lord in Your Mercy Hear Our Prayer
A Very Special Person to Know Her Was to Love Her
Your Memory Will Always Be Treasured By Your Heartbroken Children
Not Good-Bye, Just Good Night
May They REST in the Peace of Christ
REST After Weariness, Peace After Pain
Another Flower for God’s Garden
In Our Hearts He Will Live Forever
Precious Memories Left Behind
So Dearly Loved – So Sadly Missed
Forever in Our Hearts
Forever in Our Thoughts
Re-United
May Perpetual Light Shine Upon Them
What We Keep in Memory Is Ours Unchanged Forever
Not Lost to Memory, Not Lost to Love
We Made a Promise Till Death Do Us Part But When the Time Came It Broke My Heart
The Hours Part Us but They Bring Us Together Again
Jesus Called a Little Child Unto Him
Safe in the Arms of Jesus
Night, Night, God Bless

We Lost a Mother With a Heart of Gold
How Much We Miss Her Can Never Be Told
She Shared Our Troubles and Helped Us All Along
If We Follow Her Footsteps We Will Never Go Wrong
We Hold You Close Within Our Hearts
And There You Shall Remain
To Walk With Us Through Out Our Lives
Until We Meet Again
She Was a Mother So Very Rare
Content in Her Home and Always There
On Earth She Toiled in the Heaven She Rests
God Bless You Mother You One of the Best
We Give Our Love Ones Back to God
And Just as He First Gave Them to Us
And Did Not Loose Them in the Giving
So We Have Not Lost Them in Returning Them to Him
Our Family Chain Is Broken
Nothing Seems the Same
But as God Calls Us One by One
The Links Shall Join Again
He Gazed Amid the Little Ones
And Stopped to Pick the Best
Dear…….. Was the Chosen One
With Jesus Now She Rests
To Be a Precious Mother
There Was Only Ever One of You
We Love and Miss You
God Bless
Death Is Not Extinguishing the Light
But Putting the Lamp Out
Because the Dawn as Come
Life’s Journey on This Earth Is
Completed Now They REST Together
In the Loving Care of Almighty God
A Bouquet of Beautiful Memories
Sprayed With a Million Tears
We Wish That God Could Have Spared
You If Just for a Few More Years
Eternal REST Grant Unto Them O Lord
And Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Them
May the REST in Peace
God Saw You Were Getting Weary
He Did What He Thought Best
He Put His Arms Around You
And Took You Home to REST
A Smile for All a Heart of Gold
The Very Best This World Could Hold
Never Selfish Always Kind
This Is the Memory You Left Behind
We Hold You Close in Our Hearts
And There You Will Remain
To Walk With Us Through Out Our Lives
Until We Meet Again
A Light From Our Household Has Gone
A Voice We Loved Is Stilled
A Place Is Vacant in Our Home
Which Never Can Be Filled
Never Anyone So Loved
Never Anyone So Missed
He Will Live Forever in Our Hearts
Never to Be Forgotten
Deep in Our Hearts You Will Always Stay
Never More Than a Thought Away
If Tears Could Build a Stairway And
Memories Build a Lane Then We Could
Climb to Heaven & Bring You Home Again
Our Thoughts Are Always With You
Memories Never Fade
We Treasure All the Things You Did
All the Love You Gave
Two Tired Eyes Are Sleeping
Two Willing Hands Are Still
The One Who Worked So Hard for Us
Is Resting at Gods Will
Keep Your Arms Around Him Lord
Give Him Special Care
Make Up for All He Went Through
And All That Seemed Unfair
No Farewells Were Spoken
No Time to Say Goodbye
You Were Gone Before We Knew It
And Only God Knows Why
Sad Are the Hearts That Loved You
Silent the Tears That Fall
Living Our Lives Without You
Is the Saddest Part of All
Along the Road to Yesterday
That Leads Me Straight to You
Are Memories of Happy Days
Together We Once Knew
A Loving Smile and Kindly Face
No One on Earth Can Ever Replace Our Mother

I Remember the Day I Met You
The Day God Made You Mine
I Remember the Day I Lost You
And Will to the End of Time
Through All My Tears and Heartache
There’s One Thing for Which I’m Glad
That You Chose Me to Share With You
Those Precious Years We Had
Unselfish With a Heart of Gold
No Truer Father This World Could Hold
No Longer in Our Lives to Share
But in Our Hearts You Are Always There
We Thought of You Today Dad
But Then We Always Do
For What Would Any of Us Be
If It Was Not for You
You Gave Us Love and Understanding
And Encouraged Us With Pride
So Now Whenever We Need a Friend
We Know You Are by Our Side
Without Farewell You Fell Asleep
With Only Memories Left to Keep
Beautiful Memories Dearer Than Gold
Of Our Loved One Whose Worth
Can Never Be Told
Happy and Smiling Always Content
Loved and Respected Wherever He Went
Deep in Our Hearts Your Memory Is Kept
As Long as We Live We Shall Never Forget
You Had a Smile for Everyone
You Had a Heart of Gold
You Left the Dearest Memories
The World Could Ever Hold
She Would Not Wish for Sadness
She Would Not Wish for Tears
Just to Be Remembered
Throughout the Coming Years
The Happy Hours We Once Enjoyed
How Sweet Their Memory Still
Your Death Has Left a Vacant Place
That No One Else Can Fill
A Bouquet of Beautiful Memories
Sprayed With a Million Tears
We Wish That God Could Have Spared You
If Just for a Few More Years
We Cannot Bring the Old Days Back
When We Were All Together
The Family Chain Is Broken Now
But Memories Live for Ever
We Never Said Goodbye
The Reason Why Now We Know
God Knew We Loved You Far to Much
To Ever Let You Go
Although We Cannot See You
You Are With Us All Each Day
The Love You Gave Us All in Life
Death Cannot Take Away
Looking Back With Memories
Upon the Path You Trod
I Bless the Hours I Had With You
And Leave the REST to God
God Walked Around His Garden
And Saw an Empty Space
He Then Looked Down From Heaven
And Saw Your Tired Face
He Put His Arms Around You
And Whispered ‘Come and REST’
His Garden Must Be Beautiful
For He Only Takes the Best
Nothing Is More Precious
Than the Thoughts We Have of You
To Us You Were So Special
God Must Have Thought So Too
From Our Hearts, All Our Love
In Our Minds Treasured Memories
In Our Quiet Hours, Remembrance
A Golden Heart Stopped Beating
Hard Working Hands Laid to REST
God Broke Our Hearts to Prove to Us
He Only Takes the Best
‘Tis Sweet to Know That We Shall Meet
Where Partings Are No More
And That the One I Loved So Much
Has Only Gone Before
We Sat at Her Bedside
We Heard Her Last Farewell
God Called Her to His Garden
The Place She Loved So Well
A Special Smile, a Special Face
A Special Dad We Can’t Replace
You Gave Your Love, Your Whole Life Through
God Bless You Dad, We Love You Too

Our Lady of Lourdes
Pray for the Soul Of
Most Merciful Mother of Jesus
Pray for the Soul Of
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Intercede for the Soul Of
Our Lady of Knock
Pray for the Soul Of
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Pray for the Soul Of
Merciful Mother Guide
And Protect the Soul Of
Our Lady Queen of Heaven
Pray for the Soul Of
Our Lady Help of Christians
Pray for the Soul Of
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary
Pray for the Soul Of
Our Lady of Fatima
Pray for the Soul Of
Pray for the Soul Of
Sweet Jesus Take to Thy Loving Care
Eternal REST Grant O Lord Unto the Soul Of
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Have Mercy on the Soul Of
O Sacred Heart of Jesus
Have Mercy on the Soul Of
Sweet Jesus Have Mercy on the Soul Of
Of Your Charity Pray for the Soul Of
Pray For
Please Pray For
Please Pray for the Soul Of
St. Anthony Pray for the Soul Of
St. Francis Pray for the Soul Of
St. Theresa Pray for the Soul Of
St. Martin De Porres Pray for the Soul Of
St. Jude Pray for the Soul Of
St. Patrick Pray for the Soul Of

Our Lady of Lourdes
Pray for the Soul Of
Most Merciful Mother of Jesus
Pray for the Soul Of
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Intercede for the Soul Of
Our Lady of Knock
Pray for the Soul Of
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Pray for the Soul Of
Merciful Mother Guide
And Protect the Soul Of
Our Lady Queen of Heaven
Pray for the Soul Of
Our Lady Help of Christians
Pray for the Soul Of
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary
Pray for the Soul Of
Our Lady of Fatima
Pray for the Soul Of
Pray for the Soul Of
Sweet Jesus Take to Thy Loving Care
Eternal REST Grant O Lord Unto the Soul Of
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Have Mercy on the Soul Of
O Sacred Heart of Jesus
Have Mercy on the Soul Of
Sweet Jesus Have Mercy on the Soul Of
Of Your Charity Pray for the Soul Of
Pray For
Please Pray For
Please Pray for the Soul Of
St. Anthony Pray for the Soul Of
St. Francis Pray for the Soul Of
St. Theresa Pray for the Soul Of
St. Martin De Porres Pray for the Soul Of
St. Jude Pray for the Soul Of
St. Patrick Pray for the Soul Of

Overall Rating

5.0

Based on 123 Reviews

Luke Wright

Absolutely fantastic service from everyone I encountered at this business did a fantastic job of my daughter's headstone, reasonably priced, fantastic craftsmanship and really respectful. I couldn't recommend them any higher thank you Deborah, Gerrard and James ❤️❤️

Martin Burke

Great service and attention to detail from the team. The end result is beautiful and the family are very happy. We are planning on using this company again.

Colette Saunders

Absolutely fantastic from start to finish, a headstone is somewhere you can go to remember loved ones, there is nothing worse than a tired old falling down headstone, well thanks to Alberti lupton co ltd we can now go and spend time there looking at a fantastic restoration of the headstone, what a wonderful job it looks amazing. Then on top of that the team there are so helpful and lovely people, amazing price was perfect as well. Best money we’ve spent in a long time, it’s now a nice place to remember memories. 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐️ ⭐

geraldine roast

Cannot thank this company enough , their professionalism is outstanding. Thank you so much for my mother plaque and for being supported and always contactable. Highly recommend to any family who have lost a dear one.

Deborah Donohue

Alberti Lupton I would recommend highly. Choosing a headstone was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. However with their help and experience they guided me through every step, explained all options clearly and never rushed me through. I’m so pleased with the finished result the craftsmanship reflects real care and it shows in the photographs. First class service from start to finish Highly recommend Thankyou so much to all the team at Alberti Lupton.

Bridget Pridding

I would highly recommend Alberti & Lupton Co Ltd. They were absolutely fantastic from start to finish when arranging my dad’s headstone. They listened carefully to everything we wanted and took the time to make sure every little detail was exactly right. Their care, patience and attention to detail meant so much to us during such a difficult time. The headstone is beautiful and exactly what we wanted for my dad. We are so grateful for all their help and kindness throughout the whole process. Thank you to everyone at Alberti & Lupton Memorials for helping us create such a special and meaningful tribute to my dad. ❤️

Mary Varley

I am so pleased with the new Headstone that has just been completed by Alberti Lupton Co Ltd The new Headstone looks beautiful and work was carried out in a friendly,compassionate and professional manner and would highly recommend this family run business.

Elizabeth Morris

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely beautiful memorial for my beloved brother Dave. I cannot thank Alberti, Lupton & Co Ltd enough for the amazing memorial they created for my brother, David. From the very beginning, they were compassionate, caring and understanding at such a difficult and heartbreaking time for our family. The memorial is absolutely beautiful and has captured Dave’s memory perfectly. The workmanship, attention to detail and care that has gone into it is truly outstanding. It means so much to our family to have such a beautiful and special place to remember him. Nothing can take away the pain of losing someone we love, but having a memorial that reflects how loved and missed Dave is brings us great comfort. Thank you to everyone at Alberti, Lupton & Co Ltd for treating Dave’s memorial with such care and helping us create something so beautiful in his memory. We will be forever grateful. Forever loved, forever missed. ❤️

Iain Hogan

I Approached Alberti Lupton for refurbishment of the 1970’s Families Grave stone where part of the gold lettering had faded altogether as well as the majority remaining having faded lettering. After phoning with the plot number and Grave details within two weeks the Gravestone was refurbished like New. The Hogan Family are grateful for the efficient service received by the Team from front of house to the Workshop team for a job well done. Thank you once again do we would recommend Alberti Lupton to anyone wanting to refurbished a weathered stone or Vault. I Hogan for the Family.

Claire Shryane

James has repainted the wording on my gma and gdads grave stone making it like new. He has done this with care making an amazing job. Would highly recommend them

Ann Wall

I got my mums head stone form them they're so careing and expland everything to us it felt like a whight had been lifted off our shoulders when dad passed my brother and i explained what we wanted on dads epitaph as well .and it was finished just how we wanted it to be absolutely beautiful I would highly recommend them the finish was beautiful and they also added a photo of mum and dad as it was a sad time for us all but the kindness of James and his team made it bearable THANK YOU MR LUPTON

Shaunnah Wright

We used this company to get a headstone for our daughter. They were friendly, knowledgeable and professional throughout the whole process. The headstone is exactly what I wanted and it’s beautiful. Thank you so much for the gorgeous memorial for my daughter. The fine detail on it is incredible and the whole thing is beautiful. It’s a relief to know her resting place will always be comforting and peaceful, just as she deserves. They were incredibly kind and respectful when they came to install the headstone and we were able to be there which was important for us. They answered any questions we had, gave additional care advice and made the whole process quick and smooth. Thank you all so much again and if anyone is looking for a way to remember a loved one, I would definitely recommend this company.

Lorraine Gemmell

I can,without reservation recommend Alberti,Lupton memorial masons. Gerard, Deborah and James have been so helpful and polite in all their communications with me sending regular updates and photos. We as a family are extremely happy with the alteration and renovation of the existing memorial (some 40+ years old) making room for a fitting tribute to a much cherished auntie. Great service from a fabulous long established family business. Long may it continue - we wish you well in your 115th year!

Mark Topping

Having been told it would take months for a headstone for my father by other company's I called In alberti lupton best thing I've ever done in that surcamstam they done in 6 weeks cint thant them enough they were brilliant and professional

Adele (MLVC)

I cannot put into words how grateful I am to this wonderful company for their immense care, kindness, and understanding during such a difficult time.Choosing them was a deliberate decision. I wanted a multigenerational family business because I knew their reputation would mean everything to them. They exceeded every expectation.I am a self-confessed, very particular, and fussy customer. I wanted to design the memorial myself, and they were more than happy to accommodate my vision. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Their patience, helpfulness, and extraordinary attention to detail gave me complete peace of mind.Throughout the process, their communication was flawless. They replied to every email and phone call incredibly quickly. They were also completely transparent and upfront about all costs, handling the financial side with the utmost respect and zero pressure.To top it off, they completely understood how important it was to me that everything was perfect, and they were happy for me to be present during the installation.They promised a great job, and they delivered exactly that. If you are looking for a team that treats your family's tribute with the utmost respect and perfection, look no further. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Carmel Traynor

★★★★★ We cannot thank James and the team at Alberti, Lupton & Co. enough for the exceptional care and craftsmanship they provided in creating a memorial for our beloved daughter Mary. Having been established for over 115 years, this fifth-generation family business clearly knows its craft, but what truly sets them apart is their compassion and understanding during such a difficult time. James guided us through every step with patience and sensitivity, offering expert advice while ensuring our wishes were fully realised. The finished memorial is absolutely stunning – beautifully crafted with exquisite attention to detail, and a perfect lasting tribute to Mary. We were kept informed throughout the process, and the memorial was installed with great care and respect. It has been an honour working with such a professional, kind, and genuinely caring team. We would not hesitate to recommend Alberti, Lupton & Co. to anyone seeking a memorial for their loved one. Thank you all so very much.

Andrea Ryan

I had my granddaughters head stone cleaned, it was very dirty and I didn’t think it would come very clean but they have cleaned it and it looks like its brand new, I am so pleased with it, and so is my daughter it was worth every penny.

Evon Hussen Walker

This company is outstanding there compassion and understanding to our needs at a very difficult time was outstanding ,they went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect for us, they helped us with our inscription making sure it was exactly what we wanted to have on the headstone, there professionalism was always maintained while making us feel comfortable and happy. The headstone what can i say Amazing, fornomanal,beautiful exactly 💯 how we wanted it to be ❤️ Thank you so much Alberti Lupton CO LTD you are Amazing highly recommended them, much appreciated we all can't stop saying WOW.

Rob Lumb

We have just had a new family gravestone supplied and erected by Alberti Lupton Co Ltd. I went to see Gérard and he helped me design what was going to be put on the gravestone as we had pictures and a lot of writing to put on it..I ordered the new gravestone and was kept in touch at all times with the progress by either Gérard .Deborah or James and was sent pictures of the design and wording to see how it would look...Me and my family are so pleased with the new gravestone, it looks amazing...They are a very professional company and I would recommend them to anyone without hesitation. Thanks again for everything you have done. Kind Regards Rob Lumb

June Fay

We cannot thank the staff at Alberti Lupton highly enough. Start to finish they helped our family navigate the whole process at this most awful time and the tribute they made for our loved one was just 'beautiful'. Every single detail was paid attention to and nothing was too much trouble communicating everything along the way. Thank you.

Victoria

All the team at Alberti Lupton have been fabulous and we are so pleased with the memorial headstone for my parents which was a bespoke design. James, Gerard and Deborah were all extremely professional and friendly and delivered an excellent service. I would highly recommend the business to anyone seeking a memorial for their loved one(s). Thanks again Alberti Lutpon

Angi Clarkson

recommends

Thanks so much Gerard and James. This means a lot to me and my family, and we couldn’t have done it without your help. The memorial is beautiful - we couldn’t have asked for anything better. You’ve been amazing.

Anthony Cummings

I cannot recommend this family run business enough. We were put in touch with Lupton's via our undertaker following Mums funeral. They took all our instructions via email and delivered my family the most beautiful headstone for My Mum and Dad. The whole process was very smooth and stress free. We had pictures added an Irish cross and the Irish flag engraved on the stone exactly how I wanted it. I got a call from Lupton's telling me the headstone was now in place and we went over to inspect everything and the job was perfect. My experience with this firm is One of total trust and care from them. I would recommend them highly to take care of your loved One's memorial. All my family have praised the final work and the craftsmanship behind it. Let Lupton's take care of you.

Dav B

Fantastic company. Professional, efficient, and a pleasure to deal with. Would happily recommend Alberti Lupton Co Ltd to anyone looking for a dependable service.A really trustworthy company who make the whole process easy — highly recommended.

I cannot recommend Gerard and his son James highly enough. They looked after me with genuine care and compassion throughout the entire process. From my very first visit, they guided me through their beautiful selection of memorials, helped me choose the perfect inscription for my parents' memorial, and kept me informed every step of the way with excellent communication. The installation was carried out professionally and with great respect. Alberti, Lupton & Co is a truly caring family business, and I'm so grateful I entrusted them with something so precious and meaningful. Thank you for creating a beautiful, lasting tribute to my parents.

Ann Beswick

When you are dealing with the loss of a loved one it’s fantastic to know that Alberti Lupton are still offering the most compassionate and helpful guidance throughout. Our family have been looked after by them since 1959 and thankfully the Lupton Family are still providing an exemplary service. Thanks especially to James & Deborah.

Joseph

St Joseph’s cemetery Moston Manchester. On my visit the cemetery the grave did not have a memorial, except a grave pot to mark a location. I would like to express my thanks to Alberti,Lupton for their professional and caring advice in regard to the memorial design and letter colouring, and also visiting the gavel site to confirm the actual location due to the odd number sequence in that part of the cemetery and that a grave pot was not on the actual grave. They kept me up to date providing pictures of the work progress and final complete in situ. I have no hesitation recommending the work done on behalf of my family.

Paul Gregson

We would highly recommend Alberti Lupton Co. The gravestone and the wordings the gravestone that they have done for our daughter are perfect Exactly what we wanted- perfect Mr & Mrs Gregson

maureen shepherd

Very professional friendly staff - couldn’t be more helpful delighted with the work on the headstone - Helped us with wording etc made what can be an upsetting time easy to deal with thank you

Jeanette Walker

I’m so grateful for the skill and care the Lupton family and their team have demonstrated in the handling and inscription of my family’s headstone. I don’t think anyone else could have achieved the results they have. They have truly gone above and beyond my expectations. I will be forever grateful.I would highly recommend this family business. Jeanette Walker

Marie Rigby

I am very happy with the communication and work carried out by Alberti, Lupton to reinstate the kerb on our family grave. They even offered to contact the council on my behalf, to ask if they will put soil around the grave to help prevent further sinkage.

Mark Gorman

Had the headstone wording redone and the statue cleaned, excellent work carried out and excellent customer service. The headstone and statue look brand new. Thank you Mark & Christine.

Chris Hyland

Excellent service, great quality and good advice. James took the time to walk around the cemetery look at the family grave. We thought the grave stone would need to be replaced. James restored it beautifully.

Anthony Boggiano

The team at A&L have done an outstanding job of the headstone for my brother and father’s grave, recently adding new engravings and refreshing the existing engraving. Strongly recommend them.

Brian Travis

At a difficult time for us, Alberti Lupton provided an efficient, sympathetic and considerate service. The headstone was just as we envisaged. Thank you.

Steve Niland

Excellent service from James and his team, from initial design to installation the process was seamless, my dad's headstone is exactly what we wanted, very happy we chose Alberti Lipton and would highly recomend.

rosie mc

We used Luptons to have our mothers name engraved on her headstone, Luptons had also supplied the origional headstone for my Grandmother over 30 years ago. We were treated with sensitivity and time was taken to ensure perfection. A Seamless professional service was provided. Thankyou

Carmen Borg

I would like to express my appreciation and gratitude to Gerard, Deborah and son, for their continued support to my family. The level and care is outstanding, the compassion they have for their work is truly amazing. The amount of love, care and support is always something that will stay with me. I have known them for over 10 years buying beautiful headstones for my loved ones. They made my life so much easier for me at the very difficult times. Thank you so very much. You truly are the best, and I would recommend you to Royalty Love from carmen xx

Marilyn Kelly

Maureen Casey

Alberti Luptons made my husband's grave stone twenty three years ago. They have just been in to restore the lettering on the stone. I live in Cornwall now but my daughter goes regularly to the grave. She has rang me and sent pictures because she said the stone looked like a new one the job they have done on it is beautiful. They have not only done the lettering but have polished it also so that's why it looks like a new one. I can't thank them enough for the excellent care and attention they have given it. I can't wait till my next visit to see it. Thank you a very satisfied customer.

Karen Delaney

Alberti, Lupton & Co provided outstanding service in repainting my father’s headstone and included a complimentary cleaning of the headstone. I was highly satisfied with their professionalism and would recommend their excellent services.

Christine Terry

A Big thankyou to Alberti Lupton stone masons, who once again went above and beyond , regarding our family' headstone. The work and detail that went into it was excellent ! A big thankyou to James for his dedication and hard work and beautiful inscription work, and all whom assisted including Gerald and Deborah for their help and assistance. i would highly recommend Alberti Lupton co Ltd. And would definitely use their services in the future . Thankyou Christine and family .

Chris Duignan

We are very pleased with the memorial headstone installed and the efficient service we received from all at Alberti Lupton Co Ltd .

Maria Cunningham

The whole process was professional and easy for us to follow. Everyone was very friendly, helpful and considerate. The finished headstone was exactly what we had asked for and we were kept informed of what was happening throughout the process. I could not recommend them highly enough.

Steven Shaw

The headstone was marvellous! Just what we wanted. The team were very professional and caring. They listened to our needs. Thank you so much.

Michelle Goodwin

I couldn't be happier with the work that Alberti Lupton has done. From them taking the first call and me explaining what I wanted, they talked me through everything and also kept me updated every step of the way. This was very important to me and they put me at eases. My dad subscription had already been on the stone. I want my mum's done to join him. That's what they did,also I asked for them to go over my dad's to refresh it. It was all done beautifully. If your looking to put your trust in someone please give this family run business a call. Thank you once again to them. My mum's stone is now ready for her ashes to go in the plot with my Dad.

mark wood

My wife and myself are so very happy of the work carried out on my dogs headstone. The company was thoughtful and professional at every step of the process. I cannot recommend them highly enough. A huge thanks to Gerard & James.

Jillian Harrison

From my initial approach I have only encountered courteous, compassionate and efficient service from Gerard, Debbie and James. A family business like this wipes the floor with other corporate enterprises. It took 7 months from start to finish, the whole process was conducted remotely via What’s App, e-mail with the occasional phone call, because I no longer live in UK. None of the delays can be attributed to the team. I wanted a headstone erecting after finding my grandfather’s unmarked grave and interring my mother’s and brother’s ashes in the same plot. With there being three names and my mother’s surnames after re-marriage I was worried about the headstone reading like a roll call or the first book of Genesis! With their help we settled on an inscription and then had to fulfill ecclesiastical requirements and communicate with a busy parish which was currently without an administrator. In spite of all of the obstacles, delays and queries along the way, their advice and support was calm, patient and efficient which comes from a wealth of experience. I am thoroughly satisfied with the process and end result. I cannot fail to recommend them and hope to call in person to meet some of the team next time I’m ‘home’ to visit.

Alan Thomas

excellent , friendly and very helpful , delivered promptly

Susan Bardsley

I have to say the service I received from Gerard and his team at Alberti Lupton was excellent. Nothing was too much trouble. He listened to my requirements and wishes, and turned them into reality. The headstone he created matched exactly what I envisioned. he is an absolute whizz on the programs he used to bring my ideas to life. Gerard was very sensitive and treated me with care and consideration. He stayed in contact with me whilst the headstone was being created and informed me only 3 weeks later that it had been completed and his team had installed it. Then he sent me accompanying photographs of it in situ. I am over the moon with the results. What a great team they all are. I can't recommend them highly enough. Not something you want to buy every day, but when you do, the care and sensitivity Alberti, Lupton & Co Ltd take is exemplary.

How to Choose a Headstone Inscription

A headstone inscription usually consists of a number of elements

The headline

The name

The relationship

Dates

Epitaph or verse

Headstone Example Inscription 1

Headline

Relationship

Full Name

Relationship

Dates

Dates

Epitaph

Epitaph

Headstone Example Inscription 2

Prayers

Full Name

Relationship

Dates

Verses

Verses

Verses

Verses

Monuments

Company

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