Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Memorial Masons in Rainham
Established in 1952, J.H & T.P Duncan has been a family-run memorial masonry business for over six generations, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques. Our team specialises in creating bespoke memorials, headstones, and engraved granite gifts, ensuring each design reflects the unique legacy of loved ones. With expertise in both traditional hand-cut lettering and computerised engraving, we offer a seamless blend of heritage and innovation. Our services include memorial restoration, inscription additions, and full memorial installations, all guided by our commitment to quality and respect. Based in Rainham, we serve local and regional clients, offering tailored advice on stone selection, design, and cemetery regulations.Our reputation for compassionate service and meticulous attention to detail has been built through decades of trust and dedication to families during challenging times. We are proud members of the British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons, adhering to the highest industry standards. Customer testimonials consistently highlight our professionalism, creativity, and the emotional care we invest in every project. From initial consultation to final installation, we prioritise clear communication and transparency, ensuring a stress-free experience for our clients. Our teams extensive experience, including over a decade in memorial design and granite sourcing, guarantees exceptional results that stand the test of time.
Services
Memorial Design
Headstone Creation
Etching Services
Renovation Work
Bespoke Granite Gifts
Details
- Year established: 1952
Highlights and features
- We offer over six generations of experience in memorial masonry.
- Bespoke etching services capture photo-like memories on granite.
- Our team includes designers with over a decade of memorial expertise.
- We provide full memorial restoration and inscription addition services.
- Proud members of the British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons.
Associations and certifications
- British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons
What people say
Great family business
Amazing service
Very professional
Outstanding attention to detail
Highly recommended
Services
Memorial Design
Our memorial design service offers tailored headstones and full kerbed memorials in various granite colours and finishes. We work closely with families to incorporate traditional or contemporary elements, ensuring each design honours the individuals legacy. Bespoke options include etched portraits, custom motifs, and multi-generational memorials.
Etching Services
We provide precision etching services to create lifelike images on granite, preserving cherished memories. Using advanced technology, we transform photographs into detailed engravings suitable for memorials, garden stones, or commemorative gifts. This service complements both new and existing memorials.
Renovation Work
Our renovation service revitalises weathered memorials through cleaning, resurfacing, and inscription repair. We restore faded lettering, replace lead letters, and re-gild inscriptions to return memorials to their original condition. This process ensures lasting preservation against environmental damage.
Bespoke Granite Gifts
We craft unique granite gifts such as garden plaques, house signs, and commemorative items. These pieces can be personalised with etchings, dates, or meaningful quotes, serving as enduring keepsakes for special occasions or memorials.
Inscription Additions
Adding inscriptions to existing memorials is handled with care, using matching fonts and techniques. Our experts advise on design compatibility and ensure new additions harmonise with original engravings, maintaining the memorials aesthetic integrity.
People
Anthony Snook
Director
Anthony leads the business with over 30 years of masonry experience, upholding family traditions while embracing modern techniques. He oversees design consultations and ensures quality standards are met.
Sophie Snook
Memorial Designer
Sophie specialises in hand-etched designs with over a decade of experience, creating detailed portraits and motifs that capture personal stories for lasting tributes.
Sadie Snook
Granite Specialist
Sadie has over five years in sourcing and advising on granite options, ensuring clients select durable and aesthetically suitable materials for their memorials.
Phoebe Snook
Operations Coordinator
Phoebe manages administrative processes and client coordination, ensuring smooth project timelines from design to memorial installation.
Amelia Snook
Client Liaison
Amelia supports client communications and order management, providing empathetic guidance throughout the memorial creation journey.
Questions
What types of memorials do you create?
We design headstones, full kerbed memorials, book memorials, and bespoke granite gifts, all tailored to individual preferences and cemetery guidelines.
Can you add inscriptions to existing memorials?
Yes, we add inscriptions using matching fonts and techniques, ensuring compatibility with original engravings while maintaining aesthetic harmony.
How long does the memorial process take?
Granite memorials typically take 12-16 weeks for delivery, with additional time for design approval, permits, and installation.
Do you offer memorial restoration services?
We provide comprehensive restoration, including cleaning, resurfacing, inscription repair, and re-gilding to revitalise weathered memorials.
Are your etching services suitable for photos?
Yes, our precision etching captures photo-like images on granite, ideal for memorials, garden stones, or commemorative gifts.
What areas do you serve?
Based in Rainham, we serve local cemeteries and churchyards across the region, offering consultations and installations tailored to site-specific rules.
Reviews (6)
Smithy
Jan 07, 2021
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There are not enough stars here to rate! 100% cannot Thankyou you enough for such a brilliant service. Such a horrible time & thing to do but with such an amazing team at Duncan J H & T P Ltd who made it So easy & helped us get the perfect most beautiful memorial stone for our dear husband/dad. From start to finish we where kept up to date with what was happening next, with proofs of work ect. Highly recommended.
Thankyou again from Sarah & Colleen Downes x
Thankyou again from Sarah & Colleen Downes x
Weano One
Aug 09, 2019
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My grandparents grave was in a terrible state, Tony and his team have made it look like new, they have surpassed our expectations. Would thoroughly recommend their personal service.
Sharon Drew
Jun 27, 2019
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Wouldn't hesitate in recommending this stonemasons. First class workmanship an excellent office staff. Nothing too much trouble.!!!
Lisa Swan
Aug 26, 2018
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Can't fault this company. They helped and advised with the design of the headstone, regularly kept me informed of the progress and fixed it ahead of schedule. To say it's amazing is an understatement excellent work/craftsmanship. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. Thanks guys the swan family
Tamer Emin
Aug 26, 2017
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Tony and the girls have a lovely nature about them especially as it is a difficult time for all of their customers. Nothing was ever any trouble, everything was explained and we were guided through the process every step of the way. We were very satisfied when we saw the stone and also with the very life like etching of one of Dads favourite photos. I would highly recommending Tony and the girls for their help, understanding and value for money. A great family run company. Many thanks for all your help
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Christine Cooley
Oct 08, 2016
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We had a very welcoming and understanding service with J.H & T.P Duncan. The memorial process was well explained and the website gave us lots of helpful information. Our headstone was designed to exactly as we wanted and the quality was superb. A truely lovely family company.
