Beautiful Headstones in Christchurch
Selecting headstones in Christchurch isn’t just about marking a resting place—it’s about creating a lasting tribute honouring a cherished life story. Our expert team combines artistic vision with deep compassion, helping you craft the perfect memorial.
As Christchurch’s specialist memorial designers with more than 10 years of experience, we take pride in crafting custom headstones that capture precious memories and personal touches that mean the most to you. Contact us today to enquire.
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Our Services
We will always do our best to execute your vision and are open to any and all suggestions around design.
From striking, personalised monuments to memorial benches offering a space for a moment in remembrance, explore our services to get an idea of what may be possible for headstones in Christchurch, NZ.
Our Headstone Range
Our Process for Creating Headstones in Christchurch
First, we listen to you before guiding you through your options for headstones in Chch. We’ll help you decide on the design that reflects the personality and life of the person who has passed on.
We can help you choose the right photographs and artwork and advise you on the inscriptions you want to add.
Once we understand what you want, our graphic artist will create an image to ensure we have properly captured your ideas. Once everything is approved, we’ll pass the rendering to our professional stonemasons to start crafting your monument—this stage will take about 6-8 weeks.
The photographic, artistic, and written portions will be finalised during this period. We create these features for the headstone in South Auckland—they can be added immediately upon completion, enabling us to ship headstones to Christchurch to our local installation expert without delay.
We offer the largest range of Granite Headstones in the region and our team has more than 35 years of experience in the industry.
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Custom Design & Installation for Headstones in Christchurch, NZ
At Sanctuary Memorials, our Canterbury team will guide you through the often emotional process of creating memorial headstones in Chch to honour your departed loved one.
Because we specialise in custom designs and create alongside you, we can support your unique vision and help you capture the life and personality of your loved one. We always approach this significant task with compassion and patience, and our experience will ensure you will feel heard every step of the way.
We can meet over the phone or online, or you can visit us at one of our locations, whichever option best suits you.
Local Installation
Whether you are in Christchurch or anywhere else across the Canterbury region, our local installation expert will have all the information required to ensure the monument is placed at the burial site before your unveiling date.
Our professional installers bring a deep knowledge of Christchurch’s local cemeteries and council requirements, ensuring a smooth, worry-free process for all our clients. We work closely alongside the Christchurch City Council to create and install headstones that meet the necessary guidelines while honouring precious memories.
If you need to add further names to your memorial headstone or other monument later on, you can call our Canterbury installer directly.
Honouring Your Loved One
At Sanctuary Memorials, we respect your traditions and cultural requirements when crafting and installing headstones in Christchurch. When laying your loved one to rest, we work with your council, family, and caretakers to ensure we consider all boundaries, regulations and requirements.
While it may not always be possible, we make every effort to add further inscriptions to your monument without moving it from the Urupā or Cemetery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do headstones in Chch need approval from the Christchurch City Council?
Erecting or modifying headstones in Christchurch, NZ, often requires adherence to a few specific regulations. Firstly, only approved parties can undertake such work in the Council cemeteries. The owner of the Exclusive Right of Burial, or their next of kin, must authorise any headstone installation or inscription.
Additionally, your memorial stone must comply with NZS 4242:1995. At Sanctuary Memorials, we create our headstones from approved materials—A-grade granite and marble. We handle the entire approval process, ensuring your headstone meets all council requirements while staying true to your vision.
Can I arrange for ongoing maintenance of a headstone in Christchurch?
We understand you want to keep your loved one’s memorial beautiful for generations. Using high-quality materials, we create memorial headstones in Christchurch that require minimal maintenance. We can also advise you on simple care techniques and even provide full restoration and refurbishment services.
Can your headstones withstand Christchurch’s environmental conditions?
We use premium A-grade granite and marble to endure Christchurch’s climate. Our materials and dedicated craftsmanship ensure your memorial remains beautiful and legible for decades to come, including engravings and coloured elements.
Contact Us for Headstones in Christchurch, NZ
Sanctuary Memorials are here to support you in any way we can. Contact us today to discuss your vision for your memorial plaque, monument, or headstones in Christchurch, NZ.
Not based in Christchurch? We also offer headstones in Wellington, Auckland, and throughout New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
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