Headstones
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Our story and vision

Forever Shining are leaders and innovators in the design and construction of memorials.

We are constantly developing our systems to keep up with current day standards for the last 15 years.

Our customers can easily access our unique, Internet design and ordering process that enables them to personalize their order with memories and features pertinent to their deceased loved ones, all from the comfort of their favourite place. Home.

Customers can edit, save and order from their homes without the need to travel to one of our locations.

• We aim to assist you in creating the perfect memorial to the wonderful life they lived and memories shared
• Our staff are friendly, understanding and professional.
• Our team have extensive knowledge of all our memorial products so please feel free to contact us if you are unsure.
• If you require something a little more customized than what our Online Design tools can provide, you are more than welcome to contact our design and engineering team to assist you with any requests you may have for your memorial.

Headstone Purchasing Tips

Tips for Designing and Buying a Headstone

The final cost of a headstone will be dependent upon the size, material used, lettering, artwork, inlays, customization and accessories included - such as flower pots or memorial lights.

• We aim to assist you in creating the perfect memorial to the wonderful life they lived and memories shared
• Our staff are friendly, understanding and professional.
• Our team have extensive knowledge of all our memorial products so please feel free to contact us if you are unsure.

• The first step is to check the cemetry regulations on the size and type of headstone they allow.
  
  Some cemetries restrict the materials permitted for example to granite or bronze.
• Find out if the cemetry has a preferred installer.
  
  A recommended installer should hold the correct insurances and the installation should comply with the cemetry’s regulations, thus ensuring longevity of the installation.
• Material choices can be limited if purchasing through a cemetry stone mason or the cemetry itself.
  
  Granite headstones are favored by most purchasers over marble due to its durability, ease of maintenance and ability to be laser-engraved.
• Compare prices. Headstone purchasing can be expensive.
  
  Online manufacturers offer an automatic price calulation with no hidden extra costs and many will ship for free. Purchases should be made through secure sites only. These can be identified by looking for the ‘lock’ symbol prior to purchase and by only using sites with reliable payment methods such as Stripe or PayPal.