Custom Tombstone

Compassionate Tombstone Services to Honour Your Loved Ones

When you lose a loved one, planning a memorial is often the last thing you want to think about or deal with. But the time will come when these decisions will need to be made.  Choosing a tombstone is an emotional and meaningful decision, and in times of grief, it can be difficult to make these choices clearly or confidently. A poorly chosen tombstone can cause lasting disappointment and regrets that linger for years.

This is when you need professional support and guidance to help you navigate the options with care, ensuring that the design, inscription, and style truly honour your loved one. With the help of MMS Memorials, you can feel confident you will make the right decision, creating a lasting tribute that celebrates their life while providing comfort during a difficult time.

At MMS Memorials, our skilled stonemasons provide custom tombstone solutions designed beautifully and respectfully. From traditional granite and marble headstones to modern designs, our team works closely with you to select the perfect style, size, and engraving. Every detail is carefully considered to create a lasting tribute that families can cherish forever.

Custom-Designed Tombstone Selection

At MMS Memorials, we take pride in using only the finest quality natural stones to craft memorials that are both beautiful and enduring. Our selection includes granite and marble, which are available in a range of colours and patterns, valued for their strength and timeless elegance. Our sandstone options offer unique and distinctive designs at affordable prices. Every stone is ethically sourced and expertly crafted to the highest standards, ensuring your loved one’s tribute stands the test of time. We also design memorials to lovingly reflect a cultural style or religious belief. Our customer design includes personalised fonts and lettering styles, gilded inscriptions to raised letters, depending on your personal preferences.

Our tombstones are crafted from quality materials, including: 

• Granite Tombstone – Durable, low-maintenance, available in many colours; ideal for engraving and etching.

• Marble Tombstone – Classic and elegant, often used for traditional designs; they can weather over time.

• Sandstone Tombstone – Offers a natural, textured look; more porous and may erode faster.

• Limestone Tombstone– Soft stone, easy to carve; tends to weather over long periods.

• Bronze Headstones – Often paired with a granite base; highly durable and allows for sculpted or etched designs.

• Slate Headstones – Smooth, dark stone, popular historically; can crack if not maintained properly.

Why have a Tombstone or Memorial?

A tombstone is placed on a grave to commemorate and remember someone who was a special part of your life. It usually displays information such as the person’s name, date of birth, date of death, and sometimes a short epitaph, message, or symbol. Tombstones are also known by other names, including headstones, grave markers, or memorials, depending on their style. Tombstones can range from simple, understated inscriptions to elaborate designs with detailed wording, personal quotes, or etched photos and portraits. At MMS Memorials, we guide you through every step, helping create a meaningful tribute that reflects your loved one’s life while staying within your budget.

✔️Identification – A memorial is typically placed to mark the exact location of a grave.

✔️Commemoration – Headstones honour and help us remember the life of the deceased.

✔️Symbolism – In some instances, tombstones feature religious symbols, images, or personal designs that reflect the person’s life, beliefs, or personality.

✔️ ️Historical Record – Since tombstones are meant to endure, they can serve as lasting records, preserving genealogical and cultural information for future generations.

Choosing the Right Tombstone

A tombstone is more than a marker; it’s a lasting tribute chosen to preserve the memory of your loved one for generations. Selecting the right memorial is an important and meaningful decision, one you’ll not want to regret. Without guidance, the process can feel confusing and stressful, especially when emotions are already running high. At MMS Memorials, we will guide you with all your concerns and questions, including the type of tombstone, what to have inscribed to capture your sentiments and the final cost. 

Professional Tombstone Restoration & Care

There’s something deeply upsetting about seeing run-down and neglected headstones. Faded inscriptions, chipped edges, and layers of dirt or moss can make even the most cherished memorials feel forgotten. These once-beautiful tributes, meant to honour and celebrate a life, lose their dignity and can leave loved ones feeling great sorrow. A neglected tombstone can give the appearance that memories, however precious, can fade without care. That is why we provide professional restoration and maintenance services to preserve the beauty and dignity of existing tributes. We handle everything from thorough cleaning and polishing to re-engraving faded inscriptions, repairing chips and cracks, and addressing any wear caused by time.  Let us help you maintain the integrity and appearance of your memorial to honour your loved one for generations to come.

Why choose MMS Memorials to Honour Your Loved One?

MMS Memorials, based in Brisbane, has been a family-owned and operated business since 1976, providing compassionate care and lasting quality to families during their most difficult times. Every memorial is designed and made with care, attention to detail, and deep respect for your loved one’s memory. From custom designs to enduring materials, MMS Memorials helps you create a tribute that truly honours the life and spirit of those you hold dear. We craft all our memorials, ensuring they become a place of comfort, remembrance, and love.

✔ Compassionate Guidance - We understand this is a sensitive time. Our team provides clear, supportive advice to help you make confident decisions without pressure.

✔ Premium Granite & Quality Craftsmanship - We use durable, high-grade granite designed to withstand Australia’s harsh climate while maintaining its beauty for decades.

✔ Personalised Engraving - From traditional inscriptions to custom artwork, religious symbols, portraits, and plaques, every detail is carefully engraved to your specifications.

✔ Cemetery Compliance - We work closely with local cemeteries to ensure all tombstones meet required size, material, and installation regulations.

Carefully Crafted Tombstones by local Stonemasons

MMS Memorials provides caring support and understanding when you need it most. Call us on 07 3265 5433 for personalised guidance on tombstones, or submit our online quote request form, and a member of our team will contact you in a timely manner.