Additional Inscriptions
We specialise in adding your additional inscriptions onto
an existing memorial in situ.
What does ‘in situ’ mean?
We are a memorial mason who adds your additional inscriptions onto the existing memorial actually in its fixed position (in the cemetery or church yard). There are many advantages for this method :
- It means there is no need to remove your memorial, which could be damaged freeing it from the ground anchorage.
- The memorial remains in place so you are not without it for any time.
- It is significantly cheaper for our client as there is no charge for removal and refitting (often requires NAMM fittings).


What is the process?
We will visit your existing memorial and measure the inscription and also identify the fonts used. We will then create a template for you to check for accuracy and also ask if you are happy with the match (we can get an exact match for you).
After we have the permit through from the regulators we will attend site and add the inscription for you, colouring the inscription to match the original. At this point we might also ask you if you would like the original inscription re-coloured if required.
Being Creative
If you have no further room on your memorial for your additional inscription there are a few options:
- We can remove and replace your memorial with a new one to your chosen design (the original memorial is recycled responsibly)
- A kerb set might be permitted to be added, which can have additional smaller memorials
- Inscriptions can be added onto smaller memorials and secured to the base (hearts for example)
- Inscriptions can be added to the front of the bases.

Google Reviews
EXCELLENT Based on 124 reviews Neil Hamilton2025-05-02Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you Mark and Steve for the careful and sensitive way you handled the memorial stone for my parents. Baines Memorials are brilliant to deal with, and their workmanship is excellent. Paul Shore2025-04-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mark and Steve have recently added extra names to an existing headstone. We're really pleased with the work done. They were great to deal with, from the initial discussion, getting the permit through to the work being completed. Dawn Simpson2025-04-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Would definitely recommend Bain’s Memorial . Headstone is really good and very happy with it. Mia Casey2025-03-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After struggling to find a local stonemason who was willing to undertake an addition to a very intricate headstone, I was lucky enough to find myself in touch with Mark & Steve at Baines Memorials. Their compassion, patience and understanding was second to none. They were able to make recommendations and were honest about what would and wouldn’t work, and ultimately create a beautiful memorial for my beloved father. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Baines Memorials to anyone. Frank Kinder2025-03-24Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My experience with Baines Memorials has been fantastic, this is the second time we have used them in the last 5 years and they have been great and done a fantastic job each time. Thanks Mark & Steve. Deborah Power2025-03-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kept me up to date with everything they was doing. Did a fantastic job on all I wanted for my Dad's headstone and a brilliant job on my brother's memorial headstone and his laser photo on a large marble heart. Would totally recommend them.Thank you for all you did to make my dad and brothers headstone look so fantastic. Reasonable prices as well. Also have now added my mother to the head stone. Ceramic photo of mum and dad. Steve and Mark go above and beyond to help and to make sure everything is just how you want your headstone. Thank you so much for all you have done for me. Jack Cooper2025-03-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very content with the service provided. Janet Holding2025-03-16Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Baines Memorials re-gilded the faded text on a family headstone, replaced the broken grave pot and cleaned a stand alone flower vase. Prior to the job being undertaken the whole process was thoroughly explained and I was given a timescale. Very happy with the end result and I'm happy to recommend Baines Memorials. 5* Service. Deborah Davies2025-03-16Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A big thank you to Mark & Steve for the most beautiful and special memorial for our Mum & Dad. Professional and compassionate all the way through the process. The whole family are very happy with the finished memorial. Thanks guys Alison Mills2025-02-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.