We are proud to supply Headstones and Cremation stones from A. K Lander who were established in 1866. We are please to have their backing in our business and to provide their stones to customers in and around the county of Lincolnshire.

A.K. Lander are an established supplier of memorials and related masonry work in London and the South East of England. Through overseas suppliers they are able to supply new memorial stones to cemeteries, crematoria and churchyards in a wide variety of high quality stones at competitive prices. 
Still independently owned and managed since their formation on 1866, the company also provide a full range of ancillary services for the maintenance and restoration of the memorials. This may include new additions to the lettering on the memorial or the cleaning of an existing feature. All of their work is carried out by skilled craftsmen who can guarantee excellent results. 

Granite

Granite is quarried from a variety of countries and vary greatly in colour and price. The main colours available are in Red, Black, Blue and Grey but more unusual colours and shades are becoming popular. Granite is normally more expensive than marble and may be double the price in some designs as it is a difficult material to shape and cut. This hardness ensures that the memorial is almost maintenance free as polished granite can not be stained and only requires a wet wipe with a sponge to restore the material to its original condition. Leaded letters can not be fitted into this material and instead the engravings are simply sandblasted on by machine and painted, often in gold, to stand out.

Marble

Quarried in Carrara, North West Italy, this material is classically white to blue-white in colour and veined with darker blue/grey markings. Marble can also be seen in a darker blue/grey colour called Dove grey marble. The main advantage of marble is that it can be carved and shaped by hand to produce attractive and intricate designs. Leaded letters can also be fitted into the stone and these are the most permanent form of engraving as they normally last for up to 20 years without need of treatment. Marble is a long lasting stone but it should be cleaned periodically to reduce the effects of weathering as the pores of the stone can soak up dirt. It is for this reason, that marble stones should never be fixed on graves that lie beneath trees or bushes, as leaves and bird droppings will leave permanent stains.

Cremation Memorials

Cremation Stones.

These tend to be smaller in size and will mark the position where the cremated remains were scattered or buried.  A wide range of designs are shown and their dimensions can be altered to meet the particular requirements of the crematorium garden, cemetery or churchyard.  Please speak to one of our advisors if you are unsure what the regulations state.