The art of stone masonry has been around for centuries. The ability of stonemasons to turn a piece of stone into art is incredible. Many of the famous monuments, temples, statues and fortifications are made from stone. The Taj Mahal, Stonehenge, the Egyptian Pyramids, Angkor Wat, the Great Wall of China are all works of stonemasons. Whether it is a sculpture, benchtop or a memorial, stonemasons can turn stone into a visual masterpiece.
Monumental masons work on the creation, installation and repairs of headstones and memorials. It’s definitely not rainbows and butterflies for the stonemasons. And absolutely not for the faint-hearted or for creatures of comforts. The job involves heavy lifting and working rigorously in all conditions. A qualified monumental mason specialises in creating memorials, monuments, headstones as well as crafting custom stone pieces.
To work as a stonemason, there are two different pathways to choose from - one is an apprenticeship or a certificate course in stonemasonry. Not everyone can work as a stonemason! A stonemason needs to have the appropriate qualifications and licenses to work in the field.
Having a reliable monumental mason will ensure the memorial stands the test of time and looks beautiful when placed at the burial site.
If you have a burial plot in mind, you can ask the cemetery administration for advice. Cemeteries usually have monumental masons licensed to work with them.
You can also walk through the cemetery and observe the memorials. If anything catches your eye, you can ask the staff for the company that constructed the memorial.
Check the list of authorised companies on government websites.
Brisbane - Authorised Monumental Stonemasons
New South Wales - Monumental Masons' Association of NSW (MMA)
Victoria - Master Stone Masons Association Victoria Inc
South Australia - The Monumental Masons Association of South Australia Inc.
MMS Memorials is one of the leading stonemasonry companies in Brisbane. From building restorations to carved stone statues, memorials to artistic embellishments, our stonemasons are the best in business. With years of experience and training, our artisans can create the piece you need with attention to detail and passion.
If you have any further questions regarding our Brisbane stonemasons, or would like to arrange to speak with one of our qualified team members, give us a call on 07 3265 5433 or complete our quote request form today. We recognise the need to offer high-quality stonemasonry services to everyone throughout Brisbane, whether it be for a personal or commercial project, which is why we take the greatest pride in what we do. Get in contact today.