Marble contains the mineral Calcite, a carbonate which reacts with acid, ie acid rain, making it susceptible to natural weathering. To letter marble, the inscription is carved and then small drill holes are made in each letter. Lead is then gently tapped into the letter and cut flush with the face of the memorial and the drill holes act as an anchorage system to hold the lead in. Contrary to marble, the lead is not affected by the acid rain, so does not erode, which leaves the lettering, over time, to stand proud and occasionally fall out as the weathering away of the marble thins the drill holes. Regrettably, because of the effect the weather has on the drill holes it is not possible to just tap the fallen letters back into the original carved letter – therefore the only way that the memorial can be renovated is to remove all the existing lead, and polish down the face and then re-letter and refill. Although marble is very good for carving
which is why many headstones made of this are very elaborate, it is not a material that has longevity. However, do not be disheartened; if you have a memorial in this material, it is possible, in 95% of cases, to have the inscription re-cut and the memorial professionally renovated.
Granite is an everlasting material, therefore it is lettered very differently to marble. Once the inscription is cut, the desired colour is applied to the letters. An inscription carved in granite will never have to be re- cut. The only remedial work that may need to be carried out is the reapplication of the gold leaf or paint, as over a period of time it will begin to flake away.
Additional Inscriptions & Renovations Including Cleaning, Regilding or Repainting.
Not only do we supply and erect gravestones and headstones in your chosen cemetery our experienced stonemasons also add additional inscriptions to your loved ones headstone when you already have a headstone in place but need someone else’s name added to it. We are happy to add an inscription on any headstone, even if we did not initially install it. Whether your loved one’s headstone / gravestone is made from Granite, Yorkshire stone, Marble or Sandstone we can add more lettering and details to it. If the memorial inscription was originally machine cut, we will use the same font and size of lettering as the original memorial masons used so you can be rest assured that the new additional inscription will look as natural as the original lettering on the headstone. If the memorial stone was originally hand cut, John our stone mason, with over 40 years experience and expertise, can hand cut the additional inscription exactly.
Additonal Inscriptions
Cleaning and Renovations
Free Inspections
We offer a free inspection service. We will carry out a detailed examination of the memorial stone and provide you with a full no obligation quote of our recommendations for the renovation of the memorial stone. Similarly, we provide the same service on an enquiry for an added inscription. Our mason will visit the memorial stone prior to quoting, and advise on any remedial work that may be needed and the space available for inscription.

WYRE MEMORIALS LIMITEDb

01253 773820
Marble contains the mineral Calcite, a carbonate which reacts with acid, ie acid rain, making it susceptible to natural weathering. To letter marble, the inscription is carved and then small drill holes are made in each letter. Lead is then gently tapped into the letter and cut flush with the face of the memorial and the drill holes act as an anchorage system to hold the lead in. Contrary to marble, the lead is not affected by the acid rain, so does not erode, which leaves
Granite is an everlasting material, therefore it is lettered very differently to marble. Once the inscription is cut, the desired colour is applied to the letters. An inscription carved in granite will never have to be re- cut. The only remedial work that may need to be carried out is the reapplication of the gold leaf or paint, as over a period of time it will begin to flake away.
Additional Inscriptions & Renovations Including Cleaning, Regilding or Repainting.
Not only do we supply and erect gravestones and headstones in your chosen cemetery our experienced stonemasons also add additional inscriptions to your loved ones headstone when you already have a headstone in place but need someone else’s name added to it. We are happy to add an inscription on any headstone, even if we did not initially install it. Whether your loved one’s headstone / gravestone is made from Granite, Yorkshire stone, Marble or Sandstone we can add more lettering and details to it. If the memorial inscription was originally machine cut, we will use the same font and size of lettering as the original memorial masons used so you can be rest assured that the new additional inscription will look as natural as the original lettering on the headstone. If the memorial stone was originally hand cut, John our stone mason, with over 40 years experience and expertise, can hand cut the additional inscription exactly.
Additonal Inscriptions
Cleaning and Renovations
Free Inspections
We offer a free inspection service. We will carry out a detailed examination of the memorial stone and provide you with a full no obligation quote of our recommendations for the renovation of the memorial stone. Similarly, we provide the same service on an enquiry for an added inscription. Our mason will visit the memorial stone prior to quoting, and advise on any remedial work that may be needed and the space available for inscription.

WYRE MEMORIALS LIMITEDb

01253 773820
the lettering, over time, to stand proud and occasionally fall out as the weathering away of the marble thins the drill holes. Regrettably, because of the effect the weather has on the drill holes it is not possible to just tap the fallen letters back into the original carved letter – therefore the only way that the memorial can be renovated is to remove all the existing lead, and polish down the face and then re-letter and refill. Although marble is very good for carving which is why many headstones made of this are very elaborate, it is not a material that has longevity. However, do not be disheartened; if you have a memorial in this material, it is possible, in 95% of cases, to have the inscription re-cut and the memorial professionally renovated.