Memorial Safety Check & Repair
Responsibility for the safety of a memorial rests upon three
parties:
- The purchaser/owner of the memorial.
- The mason/erector of the memorial.
- The land owner/s.
The condition and inherent safety of a memorial during its
entire lifespan are the responsibilities of the purchaser or
his/her heirs. It is a good idea to look at the memorial to assess
what risk it carries:
- How tall is it?
- How big is the base?
- How likely is it to fall? (some shapes are less likely than
others)
- If it fell, what damage could it do (to a child for
example)?
Cemetery staff are always willing to advise, or you could
consult your local stonemason or get in touch with the National
Association of Memorial Masons (NAMM) - address:
National Association of
Memorial Masons
1, Castle Mews
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV21 2XL
Tel: 01788 542264
email: enquiries@namm.org.uk
Website: www.namm.org.uk (external
link)