Burslem Memorials designs, makes, restores and installs public memorials, war memorials, commemorative plaques, and civic pieces for public settings.
Our work has included new war memorials, including Rotherfield, and plaques for public buildings, including the Foreign Office.
Our BRAMM accreditation gives added reassurance for public and civic work. You will work directly with our team throughout the process, from early discussion to completion.
Civic memorials may be commissioned by parish councils, town councils, churches, community groups, or organisations responsible for public buildings.
Each project is made to order. We will discuss the location, purpose, material, inscription, and approval process before preparing designs or estimates.
Public monument installation needs to be considered from the earliest stage of the design process.
We will discuss:
Where a permit or approval is required, we can help with the paperwork and liaise with the relevant authority where appropriate.
The right method for cleaning or restoring a war memorial depends on the stone, condition, age, lettering, and previous work carried out.
This may include:
Older public monuments may involve weathered stone, worn engraving or carving, previous repairs, movement, biological growth, or material loss. We assess the monument before recommending any cleaning or restoration work.
The choice of method depends on the material. Granite, limestone, sandstone and slate all behave differently.
We use both hand-cut and machine-cut methods, including CNC work where suitable.
Hand-cut lettering may be appropriate for certain stones or where older inscriptions need to be matched. Machine methods may be better suited to harder stone or more detailed layouts.
Planning permission, council approval, church or diocesan approval, or other permissions may be needed for a public monument, depending on the site.
Our usual process is:
We will keep the process clear and explain what is needed at each stage.
The location of the memorial affects what type of stone and finish will work best.
Granite, slate, limestone and sandstone all behave differently outdoors. Some remain sharper in appearance, while others weather more softly.
Our BRAMM accreditation gives added reassurance that the memorial is made and fitted with proper care.
If you already have photographs, measurements, drawings or committee notes, please send them through the contact form.
Call 01892 750120 or email enquiries@burslem.co.uk.
You are also welcome to visit our showroom by appointment.
