Business Details
16 Years
experience
Trusted Monumental Masons in Banwell | Mendip Memorials
Established over 15 years ago, Mendip Memorials has been dedicated to providing compassionate and professional memorial services across the South West of England. Founded by Gavin and Erika Woodward, our business specialises in crafting high-quality headstones, gravestones, and cremation memorials using quarried stone, ensuring durability and timeless elegance. We operate as an independent BRAMM-registered monumental masonry service, offering impartial advice to help families create meaningful tributes. Our expertise spans traditional and contemporary designs, including bespoke memorials tailored to individual preferences and cemetery regulations. All our work is guaranteed for 10 years in terms of craftsmanship and 30 years for structural safety, reflecting our commitment to excellence.We serve areas such as Bristol, Gloucester, Taunton, and Wells, with a focus on affordability and accessibility. Our showroom in Banwell, Somerset, offers a curated selection of designs, while our team provides free brochures and consultations to guide clients through the memorial selection process. We prioritise transparency, with all prices inclusive of VAT and detailed terms provided upfront. Our dedication to quality and customer care has made us a trusted choice for families seeking lasting tributes to their loved ones.
Services
Full Kerbed Memorials
Standard Lawn Memorials
Carved Designs
Column and Canopy Designs
Heart Shape Designs
Cross Inspired Designs
Bespoke Memorials
Children's Memorials
Pet Memorials
Gravestone Repairs
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of experience in memorial masonry across the South West.
- Our BRAMM-registered team ensures industry-standard quality and compliance.
- We offer a wide range of traditional and contemporary memorial designs.
- All work is guaranteed for 10 years for workmanship and 30 years for safety.
- We provide free brochures and impartial advice to simplify memorial selection.
Associations and certifications
- BRAMM
Services
Full Kerbed Memorials
Full kerbed memorials provide a dignified, enclosed space for remembrance. These memorials feature stone kerbing surrounding a grave, often with a central headstone. They are ideal for families seeking a traditional, enduring tribute that complies with cemetery regulations.
Standard Lawn Memorials
Standard lawn memorials offer a simple, elegant design that lies flat with the grass. These memorials include a headstone and base, ensuring a neat appearance in cemetery grounds. They are a popular choice for their affordability and ease of maintenance.
Bespoke Memorials
Bespoke memorials allow for unique, personalised designs tailored to individual preferences. Our team works closely with families to create one-of-a-kind tributes, incorporating specific shapes, inscriptions, or artistic elements that reflect the personality of the deceased.
Gravestone Repairs
We specialise in restoring damaged or weathered gravestones to their original condition. Our repair services include re-letering inscriptions, stabilising structures, and cleaning memorials. This ensures the longevity and respect of existing tributes in cemeteries and churchyards.
Pet Memorials
Pet memorials offer a heartfelt way to commemorate beloved animals. These memorials come in various designs, including small headstones, plaques, or sculptures. They provide comfort to pet owners by creating a lasting tribute in gardens or pet cemeteries.
People
Gavin Woodward
Co-Founder
Gavin Woodward co-founded Mendip Memorials to provide compassionate memorial services across the South West. With over 15 years in the industry, he ensures every family receives expert guidance and high-quality craftsmanship for lasting tributes.
Erika Woodward
Co-Founder
Erika Woodward co-founded Mendip Memorials to support bereaved families with memorial placements. Her dedication to affordability and empathy has made the business a trusted choice for headstones and gravestones in the South West.
Questions
What types of memorials do you offer?
We provide full kerbed memorials, lawn memorials, cremation stones, bespoke designs, and pet memorials, all crafted from quarried stone.
Are your prices inclusive of VAT?
Yes, all prices include VAT, though terms and conditions apply. We ensure transparency with no hidden fees.
Do you offer guarantees on your work?
Yes, our memorials are guaranteed for 10 years for workmanship and 30 years for structural safety.
Can you create custom memorial designs?
Yes, we specialise in bespoke memorials tailored to individual preferences and cemetery regulations.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate across Bristol, Gloucester, Taunton, Wells, and the wider South West of England.
How can I request a brochure?
Contact us via phone or email to receive a free full-colour brochure and price list by post.
