Your Sanctuary Memorial installer will then ensure that settling your monument in place for unveiling runs smoothly. This includes constructing and installing the footing if you want to utilise this service.
We offer follow-up repairs and maintenance, and we can work with you to add further names to your memorial headstone, plaques, or other tributes as required.
We will always do our best to execute your vision and are open to any suggestions around design. We aim to create a meaningful tribute for every person who comes to us
Get in touch with our team to discuss your ideas, or look at a few of our services listed below to see what may be possible.
First, we listen. Then, we guide you as you decide on the design that will best capture the spirit of your dear friend or family member.
Your design can include artwork, photographs and personalised inscriptions, and you can leave space for future additions to your monument. Our graphic artist will then create an image to make certain that we are headed in the right direction – this rendering will be in 3D if necessary.
Once you are 100% happy with the design, we move forward. The next stage takes around 6-8 weeks as our stonemasons work to create your monument.
When your headstone or memorial plaque is completed, your proofed artwork, inscriptions and photographic features will be added, and the monument will be shipped out to our local installation expert.
EXCELLENTTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Beautiful job done with the headstone and installation for our loved ones. Appreciated the ease of communication throughout the process. Great value for money. Thanks team!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We designed a bespoke headstone initially for our Father but also to be shared at a later stage for our Mother. We had a very specific design in mind, provided all the details in terms of drawings and initially stone types and effects required. We spent a bit of time internally with our Whanau deciding on the wording but got there in the end. Sanctuary Memorials were excellent from the outset. Cindy was our point of contact and communicated without fault through the entire process. They also pointed out a few ideas of their own which added to the overall beauty of the Stone. Our Whanu were over the moon with the result and my Father in particular would be so proud of what we had achieved for him. We would have no hesitation in recommending Sanctuary Memorials for your loved one's, based on our experience and the final result.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you Sanctuary Memorials for creating a beautiful headstone for our Dad. Thank you especially to Tilomai in the Otahuhu branch who was so kind and patient as she guided us through such an important process. Highly recommend Sanctuary Memorials! The Aseta FamilyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was an absolute pleasure dealing with Cindy Thomas at Sanctuary Memorials,, She made the whole process easy, Nothing was to much trouble from having a bird put on the stone & some Mandarin letters as well. Can’t recommend both Cindy & Sanctuary enough. Kerry TTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If I could give more than 5 Stars I would ! I cannot recommend more highly enough to use the services of Sanctuary Memorials, when choosing your Headstone to honour your loved ones Memorial. From the moment I walked into the East Tamaki Showroom without an appointment and met with Samantha Fester who happened to be sitting at the desk, she listened to me, and guided me through the start of the process in creating a unique and beautiful memorial stone for my parents unveiling, as well as later meeting with my sister and assisting both of us in creating the most stunning and beautifully created monument for our parents. We have just had the unveiling last week, and it was everything we wanted and more, our Family were all very happy with it, and everyone commented on the craftsmanship and beauty of it, I know my parents would have loved it. Thank you to Sammi and your team I really have great respect for the work that you do, as you do it with love in your heart and that is your point of difference and it comes across. May God continue to bless your work 🙏 ❤️Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Affordable and easy process.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you Sanctuary Memorials for your service. Throughout the whole process from start to finish you were guiding my sister and I. Tilo from Otahuhu branch was an absolute gem to work with and took our vision of our Mums headstone and made it so much better than we envisioned. Thank you Tilo for taking the time to make us feel at ease, when unveilings can be an emotional time. We were so blessed to have had this experience, thank you from our family. Arai/Piho family.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sanctuary Memorials provided exceptional service in organizing the headstone for my dad. From the very beginning, their team was incredibly supportive and attentive. They worked closely with us to design a headstone that truly brought our vision to life. Their empathy and understanding throughout the process were remarkable, making a difficult task much easier to navigate. I can't recommend them enough. They truly understand the emotional weight of these decisions and handle everything with the utmost care and respect. Thank you, Sanctuary Memorials, for creating a beautiful tribute for our family.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service one again as a second time customer for a custom made headstone for our brother. Everything to perfection of how we wanted it to be, highly recommended to all, and thank you once again for your services 😊.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The team is really kind and respectful very good service thanks for your quality work I recommend u to all my friends and family ngamihi nui big ups
Our team always strive to work within the boundaries of traditions or cultural requirements. We communicate with caretakers, councils and family members to ensure all regulations are followed.
Adding a further inscription to a monument will be done on-site wherever possible. While this is not always the case, every effort is made to ensure your loved one’s headstone is not removed from the Urupā or Cemetery.
At Sanctuary Memorials, our Bay of Plenty team guides you through the often emotional process of creating a tribute to honour your loved one who has passed.
We custom design and create memorial headstones, memorial plaques and a range of other options, and we can help you capture the personality of your loved one with an elegant tribute, personal photographs and meaningful artwork.
From the first discussion through to installation and follow-up service, we support you with compassion and patience, ensuring you feel cared for every step of the way.
You can visit us at one of our Auckland locations, or we can meet online or over the telephone – whichever suits you best.
