Lettering / Inscription

Types of letter

Hand Cut is the traditional method of cutting the letters into the stone using a chisel, leaving a V cut shape.

Uses: In Churchyards and Cemeteries, on all stone types, incised only, painted or gilded

Sandblasted is the more modern way of lettering. A computer generated stencil is produced which is then laid onto the stone before being sandblasted to produce the letters.

Uses: In Churchyards and Cemeteries, on all stone types, incised only, painted or gilded

Raised Lead Letters are proud of the surface of the stone. Firstly holes are drilled into the surface of the stone, before lead is beaten in to act as an anchor. The lead left on the surface is then cut by hand to produce the letters.

Uses: In Cemeteries but not commonly allowed in Churchyards, on granite only, can be painted or gilded

Flush Lead is similar to raised lead, but the letter is firstly cut into the stone before the lead is beaten in and the excess lead removed to leave the letter flush with the face of the memorial

Uses: In Cemeteries but not commonly allowed in Churchyards, on marble or nabresina only, not suitable for painting of gilding.