The style of lettering can greatly enhance the finished appearance of a memorial. Originally all lettering was created by hand cutting each character. Nowadays a lot of lettering, especially on granites, is sandblasted either using a hand cut or computer cut rubber stencil. Letters can be finished in a number of ways. With regard to Churchyards this would usually be painted but can be left unpainted.
There are four main styles: Roman, block, Old English and script with many more available such as Celtic. The use of one or more styles and italics helps create differences in the text.
Some styles of lettering are not appropriate for certain finishes and some finishes are not suitable for certain stones.
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Roman Gilded |
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Papyrus Silver Painted |
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Bible Script Silver Painted |
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Times Roman Incised Gilded |
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Block Lettering Incised & Gilded |
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Hand Carved and Painted |
We will be happy to advise you on a suitable inscription and style of lettering.
Sand blasted and filled (computer cut stencil) £4.15 per letter
Sand blasted and filled (hand cut stencil) £4.80 per letter
Sand blasted and painted (computer cut stencil) £3.77 per letter
Sand blasted and painted (hand cut stencil) £4.35 per letter
Hand carved and painted/unpainted up to 25mm £7.20 per letter
Hand carved and painted/unpainted 25mm - 35mm £10.50 per letter
Deep hand carved £12.50 per letter
Sand blasted and gilded (computer cut stencil) £4.87 per letter
Sand blasted and gilded (hand cut stencil) £5.62 per letter
Hand carved up to 25mm and gilded £11.00 per letter
Raised lead (used for additional inscriptions only) £8.00 per letter