Business Details
22 Years
experience
Trusted Accreditation for Memorial Masons in the UK
Established in 2004, we created a national network of accredited memorial masonry businesses and registered fixers to replace fragmented local schemes. Our primary focus is setting uniform standards aligned with BS8415 across UK burial grounds, ensuring public and employee safety through rigorous health and safety compliance. We actively promote accredited businesses and registered fixers while guaranteeing memorial stability through strict adherence to construction standards. Our independent policing mechanisms maintain acceptable fixing practices, supported by continuous industry training and education programs. We foster collaboration between memorial masons and burial authorities to improve sector-wide standards.Our team provides technical expertise on memorial safety concerns and directs clients to appropriate resources for contractual matters. Through structured assessment programs, we verify fixer competence in lawn memorial installation and BS8415 compliance. Our annual registration system ensures ongoing accountability, requiring businesses to maintain licensed fixers for every installation. We enforce strict penalties for non-compliance, including removal from our register and potential legal action for misrepresentation. Our operations combine regulatory oversight with practical industry support to elevate memorial masonry standards nationwide.
Services
Accreditation Scheme
Fixer Assessments
Training Programs
Compliance Audits
Risk Assessments
Health & Safety Guidelines
Public Liability Insurance Compliance
CPD Renewal
Burial Authority Liaison
Online Theory Test
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We maintain BS8415 compliance for memorial safety and quality
- Our nationwide network ensures accredited services across the UK
- We guarantee structural integrity of all registered memorials
- Our independent policing maintains industry standards
- We provide specialist training for ongoing professional development
Associations and certifications
- BS8415
Services
Accreditation Scheme
Our accreditation program establishes national standards for memorial masonry, ensuring compliance with BS8415 across UK burial grounds. Businesses must maintain licensed fixers and demonstrate ongoing adherence to safety protocols. This service protects public safety while maintaining industry quality benchmarks through independent verification.
Fixer Assessments
We assess memorial fixers through combined theory and practical evaluations, verifying technical knowledge and installation skills. Candidates demonstrate BS8415 compliance using standardised methods, with photographic evidence reviewed by qualified assessors to ensure consistent national standards are maintained across all UK regions.
Training Programs
Our training initiatives include CPD requirements and assessment preparation materials, maintaining industry expertise through regular knowledge updates. The BRAMM Blue Book serves as core reference material, with online resources and regional training days supporting continuous skill development for registered professionals.
Compliance Audits
We enforce standards through independent audits of registered businesses, requiring documented risk assessments and public liability insurance coverage. Non-compliant entities face immediate removal from our register, with potential legal consequences for continued misrepresentation of accreditation status.
Burial Authority Liaison
We facilitate communication between memorial masons and burial authorities, providing approved documentation and compliance guidance. Our register helps cemeteries verify contractor credentials, while our dispute resolution framework addresses safety-related concerns through established verification processes.
Questions
What is BRAMM's role in memorial disputes?
We only handle safety-related issues or BS8415 non-compliance. Contractual matters should be directed to Trading Standards or Citizens Advice Bureau.
Why choose BRAMM-registered masons?
Our accredited professionals guarantee memorial stability, comply with cemetery regulations, and maintain industry standards through continuous assessment and training.
What risks exist when buying memorials online?
Online purchases often fail cemetery size/weight requirements. Our registered masons ensure memorials meet specific burial ground criteria before installation.
How does the fixer assessment work?
Candidates complete an online theory test and practical assessment fixing a standard memorial, demonstrating BS8415 compliance and technical competence.
How to renew BRAMM accreditation?
Fixers renew through a free online CPD test every three years, achieving 20+ correct answers and submitting an updated photograph for licence renewal.
What payment methods do you accept?
We process BACS transfers exclusively for business registrations and assessment fees, requiring company name identification with all payments.
