FAQ-abourt our services Written by: Annissa ColePublished: 1st July 2026 J.Gumbrill is frequently asked questions about our services- what we can and can’t do, and

What does a memorial mason do with their day? Written by: Richard WhalePublished: 17th June 2026 We are often asked questions about our memorial masonry

How do different types of headstone materials weather? Written by: Annissa ColePublished: 3rd June 2026 How different types of headstone materials weather over time is

Stones explained: Granite Written by: Wilf Freeman Published: 20th May 2026 In the first of an occasional series called ‘Stones explained’, Wilf Freeman tells you

Tablet memorials-what they are and why you might choose one Written by: Annissa ColePublished: 6th May 2026 What is a tablet memorial and why might

Memorial fixing: Techniques explained – Bases and kerbsets Written by: Richard Whale Published: 22nd April 2026 In our last blog, Richard, J.Gumbrill’s senior Monumental Mason,

Memorial fixing: Techniques explained -Upright memorials Written by: Richard WhalePublished: 8th April 2026 Richard, J.Gumbrill’s senior Monumental Mason, has worked for the company for over

COVID-19 Memorials: a bespoke commemoration Written by: Annissa ColePublished: 25th March 2026 It’s hard to believe that it’s four years since J.Gumbrill unveiled its bespoke

Memorial Cleaning: Your questions answered Written by: Richard Whale Published: 11th March 2026 One of the services that J.Gumbrill offers is the sympathetic restoration of

Focus on Detailing: Insects Written by: Annissa ColePublished: 25th February 2026 At J.Gumbrill, we are always happy to work with our customers to produce a

Focus on Detailing: Birds Written by: Annissa ColePublished: 10th February 2026 At J.Gumbrill, we are always happy to work with our customers to produce a

Focus on Detailing: Flowers and Floral Imagery Written by: Annissa ColePublished: 28th January 2026 At J.Gumbrill, we are always happy to work with our customers

How To Make A Headstone A Truly Personal Tribute Written by: Annissa ColePublished: 14th January 2026 One of the most common questions we receive at

Christmas Closure Published: 24th December 2025 The J.Gumbrill offices will be closed between today, 24th December and 5th January. All of our suppliers close between Christmas

Simple Memorials: Ideas and FAQs Written by: Wilf FreemanPublished: 10th December 2025 Not everyone who commissions a memorial needs something ornate- or the place where

How to choose the right type of stone for a memorial Written by: Annissa Cole Published: 26th November 2025 J.Gumbrill has been an expert in

Our Guidance on Memorial Renovations Written by: Abi PattendenPublished: 12th November 2025 Making the decision to renovate a loved one’s memorial can be a difficult

In this article we focus on helping you to better understand our monument additions process.

This article explores everything you should know about monument restorations.

In this article, we explore the key differences between churchyards and cemeteries

In this article, we address the process for ordering different types of stone commonly used in monumental masonry.

A brief history of J.Gumbrill and how we became the company we are today.