What to include on a headstone
Traditionally a headstone contains details such as the name and date of their birth and death. However there are many other ways you can personalise a headstone.
Maori headstone designs
The Maori culture has a very strong set of traditions associated with a loved one passing away. At MMS Memorials we offer a range of designs for Maori headstones so your family can individually personalise their memorial.
How damaged is too damaged? Headstone repairs
Gravestone and headstone repairs can restore even the most weathered or damaged memorials.
Headstone inscriptions in any language
Australia has a diverse, multi cultural society. With this diversity comes the need to cater for memorial, headstone and monument inscriptions in many languages.
Pet memorial ideas
Creating a special pet memorial to remember your cherished pet can help your family through the very difficult time after your pets passing.
Authorised monumental masons for the Brisbane City Council
MMS Memorials is an authorised monumental mason for the current and historic cemeteries throughout Brisbane City Council.
Southport Grave Restoration Project
This dramatic Southport General Cemetery grave restoration project showcases the huge transformation that can be achieved through meticulous stone workmanship.
The History of Urns
There are traces of urns all throughout history. From military and country leaders to loved ones and family pets. Cremation and urns are not a new thing, in fact, the earliest traces back 9000+ years ago. This olden practice is still commonly used today.
Advantages of using an experienced local stone mason
Using a local stonemason for a memorial or headstone has many advantages over ordering a stone product from an unknown supplier on the internet.
The Great History of Gravestones
Have you ever wondered about the history of gravestones? Our expert stone masons can help create and restore gravestones back to almost perfect conditions.
Pet memorials evolve, but the love for our pets is forever
Pet memorials have evolved a lot over the years, ranging from basic to extreme, people have created memorials for their loved pets in a huge variety of ways.
New Floating Series Bronze Plaques
The perfect plaque for a formal ashes garden or for use at home as a lovely memorial. More than 16 designs to choose from.
Headstone restorations
Our stonemasons recently completed work on several headstone restoration projects in Brisbane cemeteries, carefully restoring the original grandeur to century old memorials.
Using greyscale imaging to create beautiful bronze plaques
Produce a personalised bronze memorial plaque with the use of grayscale imaging. Custom memorials Brisbane
Stylish letterbox created from stone offcuts
Looking for a way to personalise your front yard without spending a fortune on landscaping? Why not create a one of a kind, original letterbox from a beautiful stone off-cut.
Stonemason factory tour
Take a look inside our Brisbane stone masonry workshop and yard.
The beauty of marble - where it all starts
Watch this amazing video set in a Carrara marble quarry about the skill and beauty of the marble extraction process.
The advantages of using an experienced stonemason
Quality workmanship, expert advice and professional service, just a few of the reasons you should use an experienced Brisbane stonemason for all your stone needs.
What is leaded inscription on a headstone?
A leaded inscription is a traditional way of doing inscriptions on headstones, particularly on white or light coloured stone.
Is it possible that cemeteries running out of space?
Have you ever considered the possibility that our cemeteries could be running out of space? It could happen, but some people have suggested some alternatives.
Recent memorial restoration projects
Our stonemasons and monumental masons are frequently asked to carry out restoration projects on stone memorials which have not faired well over the years.
Stonemasons - The art of engraving
Our stonemasons are often at work on memorial plaques, headstones and monuments.