We can erect a headstone in any cemetery.

The full rules and regulations for each of our cemeteries are available on request at the relevant office.

• It should be noted that placing of monuments and other monumental appendages in the cemeteries are permitted subject to the express condition that they shall be kept continuously in good order, condition and repair.
•  No iron, metal or wooden monument, or kerbing (other than kerbing on graves which are not single graves), crosses or structures of any kind, can be erected in the cemeteries.
• No kerbing of any sort is allowed on single graves in Glasnevin
• The surface of graves in Palmerstown, Dardistown and Newlands Cross Cemeteries are grassed and, in order to keep them maintained, nothing is to be placed on the grave surface.
• All cemeteries require that prior permission be sought before erecting a headstone. Fees for this permit vary, which, in some instances, may include a cost to lay the foundation for the headstone. We, on your behalf, will liaise with the cemetery authorities to apply for the permit to erect a headstone.
• The owner of the grave, or next-of-kin, will be required to sign the cemetery application form to erect the headstone.
• It should be noted that the cost of the foundation is not included in the purchase price of the plot.

The charges are summarised as follows:

• Cost of headstone
• Cost of cemetery foundation and permit
• Cost of inscription
• Cost of other engravings, photo, statues etc.
• Kerbing and chippings – if allowed
 

 It should be noted that the cost of the foundation is not included in the purchase price of the plot

Glasnevin Trust Monument Works are unique in so far as we employ only fully qualified stonemasons and apprentice stonemasons trained to the highest level. By having outlets in each of our cemeteries we cater for a wide range of memorials and are easily accessible to all parts of Dublin city.

To do any memorial work on a grave, the registered grave owner can commission any memorial sculptor who is registered with Glasnevin Trust.

Monumental Sculptors must submit applications confirming dimensions, materials, inscriptions, grave number and signature of owner (Forms DCC 1, DCC2, and DCC 3)

In some of the groups’ cemeteries – Palmerstown, Dardistown and Newlands Cross – the foundations are pre-laid. So the headstone can be placed on the grave immediately, indeed some people have erected the headstone on their grave before they die, so only the inscription and date of death have to be added when the burial takes place. In Glasnevin and Goldenbridge, foundations have to be built when the application is submitted with a waiting time of approximately 4 weeks.

Once the application to erect a headstone has been approved and the foundation built, and the permission has been granted by the cemetery authority, we can normally erect the headstone within a period of four weeks.

The suitability of each headstone is dependent on the specific rules and regulations of each cemetery. Our staff will advise you when you are choosing your headstone.

Once again it depends on the rules and regulations of each cemetery. Kerbing is no t allowed in our lawn cemeteries – Palmerstown, Dardistown and Newlands Cross. This also applies in our lawn section – St.Mobhi’s -in Glasnevin. It should also be noted that no iron, metal or wooden monument, or kerbing (other than kerbing on graves which are not single graves), crosses or structures of any kind, can be erected in, and no kerbing of any sort is allowed on, single graves in Glasnevin Cemetery.

We have a wide variety of inscriptions to choose from; our staff can advise you on font type and colour.

If the cemetery rules and regulations allow, we can place chippings on the grave including a concrete or PVC covering.

Yes. We will send one of our qualified stonemasons to the cemetery to inspect the headstone, and he will advise on the style and layout of the additional inscription.

Yes. We will require a good quality copy of the photograph. This will be used to prepare a ceramic photograph which will then be placed on the headstone.

Photography of headstones which show the inscription is only allowed with the permission of the grave owner. The onus is on the photographer to get this permission.

All headstones are susceptible to the elements over time. Our experienced staff will advise you on this.

We offer a complete renovation and repair service to ensure your headstone is restored to its original condition. Our stonemasons will inspect your headstone and will advise you on whether it requires cleaning and/or if the existing inscription requires repainting. We also offer all types of memorabilia including – hearts, statues, solar lamps, bronze crosses etc.