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What should I look for when buying a memorial?

A memorial is both a link with the past and a stepping stone to the future. It marks a life which has past for those who will remember everything about the person and pass on those memories to future generations. It also provides a place to express grief, love and hope.

When choosing a memorial, you need to look for:

-	Quality materials and foundations
-	Quality workmanship - guaranteed to Australian Standards
-	Reliable service

Italian Carrara marble headstone incorporating intricate custom
designed pattern and hand beaten lead lettering

What type of memorials are available?

There are three different types of memorials to choose from:

-	Simple lawn markers, often a simple stone block with small brass/bronze plaque
-	Headstone and base, generally in granite or marble
-	Full monument which covers the entire burial site with a headstone and ledger and made from a variety of stones ranging from granelite to granite veneer or solid granite.

A family vault may also be an option. However, which type you choose will depend on your religious traditions, budget and personal taste.

Custom-designed and built family monument.
Imported black and visag blue granite with gold lettering

What about my religious traditions/beliefs?

H. Johnson & Co respects its customers individual religious traditions and caters for many different cultures and religions. The company's state-of-the-art computer technology ensures inscriptions in all languages can be catered for, including Hebrew, Greek, Arabic and Chinese. H. Johnson & Co's experienced staff will work with you to ensure your individual preferences are met.

Double sandstone memorial incorporating bronze edging, custom-designed bronze sculpture and sandstone ledge.

Where do I start?

We would suggest you first contact the cemetery office to check any height, material or style restrictions they may have for the site you have selected. Give some thought to how much you can spend, so you can get an idea of the type of memorial and materials you can afford. Then call or visit H.Johnson & Co to select the design of memorial and material you prefer.

H. Johnson & Co can help you choose the design, headstone shape, granite colour and layout of the inscription, together with placement of any ornaments, flower containers or other items of meaning.

Custom-designed and familty built monument

How much will it cost?

The costs of memorials vary greatly, from a simple lawn marker at around $400 to an intricately crafted monument of granite and marble for up to $60,000. Full monuments generally average between $5,000 and $7,000.