Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Bespoke Memorials and Headstones in Derby
Established in 1972, Horobin Memorials is a family-run business with over six decades of combined experience in crafting bespoke memorials. Our heritage traces back to 1950 when Gordon Horobin began his apprenticeship, later founding the company that now operates with third-generation expertise. As BRAMM-accredited memorial masons, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to create enduring tributes tailored to individual needs. Our team of skilled artisans hand-carves memorials in various designs, ensuring compliance with BS8415 and NAMM safety standards.We offer comprehensive services including headstone fixing, memorial renovations, and laser etchings on polished granite. Our personalised approach extends to home visits for clients seeking confidential consultations. With a commitment to quality, we guide clients through cemetery regulations and memorial selection while maintaining transparency in pricing and processes. Our dedication to preserving historical memorials through professional restoration reflects our respect for tradition and client satisfaction.
Services
Bespoke Memorials
Headstone Fixing
Memorial Renovations
Laser Etchings
Personalised Service
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We offer BRAMM-accredited memorial services ensuring industry-standard quality
- Our third-generation family business combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology
- We provide hand-carved bespoke memorials tailored to individual requirements
- Our team handles cemetery regulations and memorial safety compliance
- We offer home visits for personalised consultations with no hidden fees
Associations and certifications
- British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons (BRAMM)
Services
Bespoke Memorials
Hand-carved memorials tailored to individual preferences using traditional craftsmanship. Our skilled artisans create unique designs that honour personal stories while meeting cemetery regulations. Clients receive expert guidance through material selection and design options.
Memorial Renovations
Professional restoration of weathered memorials to original condition. Services include cleaning, re-gilding, levelling, and structural repairs using BRAMM-approved techniques. This preserves historical tributes while ensuring safety compliance with current standards.
Laser Etchings
Permanent image etching on polished black granite memorials. Clients can incorporate photographs or artwork directly onto memorials using precision laser technology. Alternative plaque options available for coloured granite memorials.
Headstone Fixing
Secure installation of memorials using NAMM-approved ground anchor systems. We ensure compliance with safety regulations while maintaining the memorial's aesthetic integrity. Services include levelling uneven memorials and re-fixing displaced stones.
Personalised Service
Confidential consultations conducted at client locations for memorial selection. Our team provides expert advice on design options and cemetery requirements in a comfortable setting. Available by appointment for individual needs.
Questions
What memorial types do you offer?
We provide lawn headstones, cremation tablets, vases, and custom designs in various materials including granite. Our team advises on cemetery regulations for each memorial type.
Are your memorials BRAMM accredited?
Yes, all our memorials meet BRAMM standards with NAMM-approved fixing systems and compliance to BS8415 safety requirements.
Can you restore existing memorials?
We offer professional restoration services including cleaning, re-gilding, levelling, and structural repairs to preserve original memorials while ensuring safety compliance.
Do you provide home consultations?
Yes, we offer home visits for personalised consultations with no obligation. Our team brings samples and provides expert advice on memorial options.
How are laser etchings applied?
Photographs or artwork are permanently laser-etched onto polished black granite. For coloured memorials, images are etched onto black granite plaques securely attached to the memorial.
Reviews (1)
Sue Conlon
Jan 27, 2017
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Extremely friendly and helpful . Bereavements can be a stressful and emotional time. Horobins will help you choose your loved ones remembrance stone with sympathy and not rush you. We had a lovely experience for both parents even though they was 20 years between them passing.. Sue Conlon
