We are Harbour Memorials, a family-owned memorial masonry business based in South Shields, a coastal town shaped by shipbuilding and maritime heritage. Our name is inspired by the local harbour, symbolizing safety, strength, and continuity within our community. As a family-run company, we have dedicated years to refining our craft in memorial masonry. We work with premium granite, marble, and natural stone to create memorials that respectfully reflect each individuals life. We understand that choosing a memorial is a deeply personal decision. Therefore, we listen carefully, offer clear guidance, and support families through every stage, from initial consultation to final installation.
Our work is guided by compassion, craftsmanship, integrity, and community, ensuring every family is treated with patience, honesty, and respect. We believe a harbour represents safety and peace, and this meaning shapes our purpose to provide lasting memorials built from durable stone that stand against time and preserve cherished memories for generations. As a South Shields family business, we are proud to serve the North East community and remain committed to long-standing trust passed through generations. We continue to uphold transparency in our pricing and honesty in our guidance, ensuring there are no unexpected changes and that every memorial reflects our promise of quality and care.
- South Tyneside, North Tyneside, Durham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Sunderland, Middlesborough, Stockton, Carlisle
- Bespoke Headstones & Memorials
- Added Inscriptions
- Memorial Renovation & Restoration
- Grave Care
- Memorial Insurance
- BRAMM
- NVQ
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
- Mobile payments
We deliver fully bespoke memorial design and installation services, ensuring each tribute is developed in close partnership with families. A high-quality digital preview is created so the design can be reviewed and refined until it meets expectations. We also manage all installation work, cemetery coordination, permits, and required documentation on your behalf. meeting all regulations. 
We design and install kerb sets and memorial surrounds that frame the grave space and provide a complete, lasting tribute. Options include granite colours and finishes to match or complement existing headstones. We manage consultation, manufacture, installation, and cemetery liaison throughout the process. All permits and paperwork are handled while ensuring full cemetery compliance. 
We provide a precise and respectful inscription service for updating memorials with new names, dates, or personal dedications. Our craftsmen carefully replicate existing lettering styles, sizes, and finishes to ensure a seamless appearance. We handle both our own memorials and those made by other masons. Every addition is completed with care and accuracy. 
We provide professional memorial repair and re-fixing services to restore stability securely. Each memorial is assessed to determine causes of instability including movement or frost damage. All work is completed in accordance with NAMM standards using approved methods for safe restoration. We provide written confirmation of completion and work on memorials from any maker thereof. 
We deliver careful memorial cleaning and restoration for headstones affected by age, weather, and environmental growth. Each memorial is treated individually with safe, industry-approved methods designed for granite, marble, and natural stone. Our work includes the removal of moss, algae, and lichen, along with re-gilding and color restoration where required. We ensure all services are carried out with dignity and respect. It was of no surprise when we found out it was a family run business, as we were treat with care, compassion and even a bit much needed humour. Thanks