RANSOME MEMORIALS PRODUCT CATALOGUE

Ransome Memorials Ltd

Monumental Stonemasons of Gloucestershire

Stone • Marble • Granite • Slate 01453 828417

CATALOGUE

Ransome Memorials are proud to present our most comprehensive
brochure of memorials in both granite, marble, stone, slate.
Within this brochure you will find a whole range of memorials. It is
important to remember that any shape or design can be manufactured
in any material and that all ornaments and designs are interchange-
able.
Our masons are happy to advise you with your choice of memorial
and inscription. As a memorial masons, we have access to a quality
award winning craftsman, designers and artists who can design any
memorial not shown within this brochure.
Layouts and proofs of inscriptions will always be available.

CONTENTS

Cemetery Memorials ................................................................ 3
Rustic and Hand Carved Memorials ...................................... 12
Full Length Kerb Sets ............................................................... 17
Book Type Memorials .............................................................. 23
Churchyard and Marble Memorials ....................................... 28
Individual Memorials ............................................................... 33
Children’s Memorials ................................................................ 37
Cremation Memorials ............................................................... 41
Vases ............................................................................................ 46

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CEMETERY
MEMORIALS

EC1
Dense Black Granite
Bronze praying hands decorate the top corner
of this memorial. Chamfered Base

EC2 EC3 EC4
Warwick Grey Granite Dense Black Granite Blue Pearl Granite

A Bronze ornament adds symbolism A highlighted ornament of a wild

to this light grey granite. flower bouquetc. Chamfered Base

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EC5 EC6 EC7
Dense Black Granite. Galaxy Black Granite Lavender Blue Granite

EC8 EC9 EC10
Bahama Blue Granite Avon Grey. Star Galaxy. A modern design
Rounded sides with Chamfers.
Centre splay base. Shaped sides and camfers. with hand tooled rebates flowing

4 Ransome Memorials Product Catalogue Shaped base. down the left edge.

EC11 EC12 EC13
Amadeus Granite Butterfly Granite Tropical Green Granite

A distinctive and unusual coloured Polished rebates run down the side This rich green granite has a

granite. of this memorial. striking maroon vein.

EC14 EC15 Xiamen Pink Granite EC16
Avon Grey A fully polished moulding on Dark Grey Granite

A contrasting moulded edge. both headstone and base on this A polished moulding adds

delicate pink granite. emphasis to the inscription area.

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EC17 EC18 EC19
Dense Black Granite Flint grey granite gives fine contrast Dark Grey Granite

Sandblast etched rose and double to the delicate white rose with The rose design at the shoulder is

border. elegant pin line. highlighted with pure gold leaf.

EC20 EC21 Dense Black Granite. EC22 Twilight Red Granite
Warwick Grey grainite The area above the inscription is The highly individual markings are
with a complementary individual
inscription colouring. recessed leaving a central raised unique to each piece of this granite,

6 Ransome Memorials Product Catalogue heart with colour painted violets. any flower or design can be added.

EC23 EC24 EC25
Dense Black Granite Jade Green Granite Dense Black Granite

A traditional churchyard shaped Shown in attractive Jade Green Traditional churchyard top with

top and base. Granite with a gilded inscription chamfers..

EC26 Glenaby Granite EC27 EC28
A pin line accentuates the classic Steel Grey Emerald pearl granite is an unusual
lines of this memorial. Shown with
bow front base. The scotia shaping on the variation on the more common

7 Ransome Memorials Product Catalogue shoulder is reflected on the base Blue Pearl..

EC29 EC30 EC31
Dense Black Granite. Dense Black Granite Dense Black Granite

With a scroll on the face for an A star cross and rose design.

inscription.

EC32 EC33 EC34
Dense Black Granite Dense Black Granite Dense Black Granite
With beautifully hand painted Lily,
any flower can be depicted. An offset peon top with single rose

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EC35 EC36 EC37
Blue Pearl Coffee Brown Granite Dense Black Granite

Roses or any other flower can be An attractive deep brown granite A square top and church window

included in this sandblasted panel. with plain pin line. ornament.

EC38 EC39 Dense Black Granite EC40 Ruby Red Granite
Dense Black Granite Any figure or ornament of this Deep rich Ruby Red Granite with
An ogee top with church window
and bible. high quality can be added to any ogee top and rounded shoulders

9 Ransome Memorials Product Catalogue memorial. With matching corners on base.

EC41 EC42 Dense Black Granite EC43
Dense Black Granite Skilled crafsmen etch a depiction Butterfly Blue Granite

Any ornament can be added to of the Last Supper, however any A high quality detailed Angel

this memorial with a side vase. design can be specified. ornament.

EC44 EC45 EC46
Dense Black Granite Dense Black Granite Dense Black Granite

A beautifully etched dove top A profusion of wild flowers surround A delicately hand etched Angel

centre. this memorial.. overlooks the inscription area.

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EC47 EC48 Dark Grey Granite
Dense Black Granite A new concept, having a stained

Half ogee top with a stained glass window in the top left shoulder. glass effect in the top centre, other

design on request.

EC49 Dense Black Granite EC50 EC51
A stained glass image of the Jade Green Granite Black

Virgin Mary has been cut into this

memorial.

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RUSTIC AND
HAND CARVED

MEMORIALS

EC60
Dense Black Granite
Bronze praying hands decorate the top corner
of this memorial. Chamfered Base

EC61 EC62 EC63
Celtic Grey Granite Lunar Grey Granite Balmoral Red Granite

A traditional Boulder style A traditional Celtic wheel style A gothic shaped headstone with

memorial. headstone cross. natural rustic edges and rebate.

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EC64 EC65 EC66 Ocean Blue
Alpine Brown Granite Dark Grey Granite The margins and hand carved

A rustic margin follows the check A natural rustic edge with matching roses together frame the inscription

shaped shoulder. margin. area..

EC67 EC68 EC69
Jade Green Granite Jade Green Granite Dark Grey Granite

Coloured highlight emphasise Hand carved daffodils with natural Natural carved roses and natural

these spring daffodils. carved finish. rock pitched edge.

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EC70 EC71 Dark Grey Granite EC72
Karin Grey Granite The hand carved roses have been Balmoral Red Granite

Craftsman carved and highlighted highlighted to contrast the natural These carved roses are left

roses either side of a latin cross. rock pitched edge. unhighlighted.

EC73 EC74 English Teak Granite EC75 Dense Black Granite
Bahama Blue Granite A woodland feel as this headstone
The densest black granite provides
Two hand carved dolphins and a has a carved tree over the a high contrast to the delicate white

wave. inscription face. highlighting on the hand carved roses.

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EC76 EC77 EC78 Mervyn Grey Granite
Himalayan Granite Karin Grey Granite Natural rock pitched edges give a

A bold handcarved sunflower A relief carved and highlighted rustic look to this memorial. With

enliven this unique design. dove on a deep ogee.. black painted inscription.

.

EC79 EC80 EC81 Dense Black Granite
Flint Grey Granite Warwick Grey Granite The inscription here is left polished

Deep carved and highlighted roses Hand carved and highlighted lilies with the background sandblasted to

follow the gothic shape. sit as if placed on the shoulders. give a maintenance free inscription.

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EC82 EC83 Carnation Granite EC84 Bahama Blue
Himalayan Granite
Our premier memorial, master The ultimate in granite working, a 36” high
Hand Carved “Our Lady” praying carvers create a magnificent angel carved and polished figure, other carved
and polished sculptures can be produced..
figure. memorial. The size can be adapted.

EC85 EC86 Dense Black Granite EC87
Marble The pinnacle of the master Rustenburg Dark Grey Granite

A superbly sculpted carved angel carvers art forms this beautiful Two hand carved angel either side

mother and child figure. of a scroll.

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FULL LENGTH KERB SETS

EC100 EC101
Dense Black Granite Avon Grey Granite

The classic headstone and kerb memorial, the This kerb memorial has a highlighted ribbon and wild

corner posts are often bored for a flower container. flower ornament.

EC102 EC103
Alpine Brown Granite Balmoral Red Granite

4” kerbs and attractive peon top posts, there is room Magnificent balmoral red granite with a double vase in

on the chamfer of the kerb for an inscription. the centre.

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EC104 English Teak Granite EC105 Jade Green Granite
A truly magnificent combination of individual shape The gilded Ivy above the fully worked book on this

colour and carving. This carving could also be incor- green granite signifies fidelity

porated in a more traditional shape.

EC106 EC107
Ruby Red Granite Dense Black Granite

A raised pedestal heart is reflected in the unusual Barley twist columns historically date back to the

foot end to this spectacular memorial Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem and signify wisdom

EC108 EC109
Bahama Blue Granite Warwick Grey Granite
Shown with a bronze crucifix.
Rising steps to the Headstone give grandeur to this
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memorial.

EC110 EC111
Flint Grey Dense Black Granite

The matching chamfers on both Headstone and The heart cut out in the top centre allows placing of a

kerbs give a traditional feel to this kerb memorial. marble dove.

EC112 EC113
Lunar Grey Granite Dense Black Granite

This kerb memorial incorporates a vase at the head This unusual shaped headstone has a dipped centre

end and lettering tablet at the foot. and double check shoulders.

EC114 EC115 Dark Grey Granite
Blue Pearl Granite A book memorial on top of full length kerbs, any kerb

A Blue Pearl heart with sandblasted Rose ornament, memorial can be personalised to incorporate slabs or

a cover slab covers the kerb area. vases.

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EC100 EC101
Dense Black Granite Warwick Grey Granite

Bronze praying hands decorate the top corner of this A Bronze ornament adds symbolism to this light grey

memorial. Chamfered Base granite.

EC102 EC103
Dense Black Granite Warwick Grey Granite

Bronze praying hands decorate the top corner of this A Bronze ornament adds symbolism to this light grey

memorial. Chamfered Base granite.

EC104 EC105
Dense Black Granite Warwick Grey Granite

Bronze praying hands decorate the top corner of this A Bronze ornament adds symbolism to this light grey

memorial. Chamfered Base granite.

EC100 EC101
Dense Black Granite Warwick Grey Granite

Bronze praying hands decorate the top corner of this A Bronze ornament adds symbolism to this light grey

memorial. Chamfered Base granite.

EC102 EC103
Dense Black Granite Warwick Grey Granite

Bronze praying hands decorate the top corner of this A Bronze ornament adds symbolism to this light grey

memorial. Chamfered Base granite.

EC104 EC105
Dense Black Granite Warwick Grey Granite

Bronze praying hands decorate the top corner of this A Bronze ornament adds symbolism to this light grey

memorial. Chamfered Base granite.

EC100 EC101
Dense Black Granite Warwick Grey Granite

Bronze praying hands decorate the top corner of this A Bronze ornament adds symbolism to this light grey

memorial. Chamfered Base granite.

EC102 EC103
Dense Black Granite Warwick Grey Granite

Bronze praying hands decorate the top corner of this A Bronze ornament adds symbolism to this light grey

memorial. Chamfered Base granite.

EC104 EC105
Dense Black Granite Warwick Grey Granite

Bronze praying hands decorate the top corner of this A Bronze ornament adds symbolism to this light grey

memorial. Chamfered Base granite.

BOOK TYPE
MEMORIALS

EC130
Blue Pearl Granite. With a finely carved Cord
and tassel, and shaped pages this represent an
outstanding example of a granite bible memorial.

EC131 EC132 EC133. Lunar Grey Granite
Dark Grey Granite Dense Black Granite With carved rose and wide rest

A raised tablet with hand carved for extra stability with an anchor

and highlighted roses. system

EC134 EC135 Dense Black Granite EC136 Dense Black Granite
Dense Black Granite A simple elegant and economic Incorporating an upstand for

. mock bookset with wide rest for stability. Centre splay base.

extra safety

EC137 EC138 EC139
Bahama Granite Dark Grey Granite English Teak Granite

Incorporating an upstand for A fully worked representation of a

stability. Centre splay base. “Book of Life”.

EC140 EC141
Dense Black Granite Bahama Blue granite

This “Book of Life” has a gilded decorative border. Carved wild Roses surround a heart ideal for a photo

or carved initial.

EC142 EC143
Dense Black Granite Dense Black Granite

This version of the popular worked book has a unique This book headstone has two vases and central heart

turned page feature token.

HEART
MEMORIALS

EC150
Star Galaxy Granite
This heart is rounded on all edges giving a
cushioned effect.

EC151 EC152 EC153
Aurora Granite Ruby Red Granite Dense Black Granite. A delicately

An exclusive cremation memorial Double hearts entwined signifying hand carved and highlighted lily

with hand carved Roses. undying love. divides the double heart.

EC154 EC155 EC156
Star Galaxy Granite Dense Black Granite. Natural Dense Black Granite. Ever popular

The simple and classic cremation hand carved roses emphasise the heart design with roses. Can be

heart. shape of this heart memorial.. plain or painted in any colour.

EC157 EC158 EC159
Imperial Red Granite Emerald Pearl Granite Dense Black Granite

A beautifully carved angel holds a A representation of a broken heart. Two swans together throughout

heart. life decorate this memoral.

CHURCHYARD EC170
AND MARBLE Brenna Stone
MEMORIALS
Master craftsman quality carving creates a stunning

stone memorial.

EC171 EC172
Yellow Sandstone Dark Grey
Honed rather than polished and with rounded edges
Rounded edges and cross effect. to give a cross effect memorial.

EC173 EC174 Brenna Stone EC175
Serena A churchyard style memorial of the Black Granite

A memorial featuring a deeper ogee highest quality incorporating a hand Gothic style with raised face.

and carved dove of peace. carved daffodil.

EC176 Karin Grey Granite EC177 Surf Grey Granite EC178 Abbey Grey Granite
Deep sandblast carved Daisies on A separate vase in front of the This fine, light grey granite is

the headstone with a planting trough base provides an optional place for a perfect contrast to the dark

for live flowers in the base. flowers. highlighted pin line.

EC179 Brenna Stone EC180 Sandstone EC181 Grey Sandstone
A shallow Gothic shaped memorial This attractive yellow sandstone This grey sandstone has a

with chamfers and hand carved has a natural pitched edge and moulded profile around the edge.

design. margin..

EC182 EC183 EC184
Nabresina Nabresina Nabresina

Natural pitched edges and a carved An oval top and recessed checks A peon top with hand carved rose

rose panel. down each side. and cross.

EC185 EC186 EC187
Nabresina Marble Marble

The triple round top to the headsone A heart memorial featuring carved Hand carved wild roses below an

is matched in the base front. wild roses. oval inscription area.

EC188 EC189 EC190
Marble Marble Marble

A fully worked book with caved This attractive hand carved panel An Angel overlooking a book.

rose and dove above. follows the multi shaped top.

EC191 Dove Grey Marble EC192 EC193
Double rebates and a hand carved Marble Marble

wild rose panel together create an Hand carved wild roses in each Base front with a classic had

elegant memorial. shoulder.. carved rose panel.

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INDIVIDUAL EC200
MEMORIALS Dense Black Granite

A new concept, two gilded symbolic rings above a

column in which cremated remains can be placed.

EC201 Flint Grey Granite EC202 Bahama Blue Granite
Books of life top a column in which cremated remains Another example of a column in which two cremated

can be placed. An everlasting inscription on a remains can be placed, this having a book for two

parchment style panel. inscrptions.

EC203 EC204
Blue Pearl Granite Dense Black Granite

Spectacular double headstone memorial for two This “Gates of Heaven” Memorial is designed for 2

inscriptions. separate inscriptions.

EC205 EC206
Dense Black Granite Warwick Grey and Dense Black Granite

Optional centre cross means centre area can be used A rich mixture of contrasting granites with inlaid work

for additional inscription. on the columns.

EC207 Dense Black Granite with Sandstone insert EC208
An internal window arch formed by adding a Star Galaxy

sandstone frame. A memorial inspired by the Fleur de Lys, a stylised

representation of the iris flower.

EC209 EC210
Star Galaxy Granite Sapphire Brown Granite

This temple style memorial features fully turned Turned and polished columns enhance this classic

columns and canopy top. shape.

EC211 EC212
Aurora Granite Dense Black Granite

Rich Aurora Granite Carved Roses and Hearts. A maginificent Latin cross with lettering area on the

die below.

EC213 EC214
Dense Black Granite Dense Black Granite

A historical celtic wheel cross with celtic design. With a hand polished rope effect around the edges of

the memorial.

CHILDREN’S
MEMORIALS

EC220
A highlighted teddy bear cuddles the
inscripion area.

EC221 Blue Pearl Granite EC222 EC223
This slightly smaller memorial with Carnation Granite Blue Pearl Granite

hand carved angel is also suitable A tender hand Carved Madonna A child’s teddy memorial.

for a cremation plot. and Child ornament.

EC224 EC225
Marble Star Galaxy

This childs memorial features a carved toy train. A memorial inspired by the Fleur de Lys, a stylised

representation of the iris flower.

EC226 EC227 Dense Black Granite. A delicately carved
Dense Black Granite angel looks over this heart. The heart is raised from

A beautiful child’s memorial, two shadow punched and the backgound of the headstone, the angel looks

highlighted teddy bears wander through a calm wood. down but can also be offered without the angel

EC228 EC229 Dense Black Granite
Dense Black Granite This child’s memorial features a vase in the rest and

A toy rabbit decorates this childrens memorial. bear and soldier ornament, any favourite character can

be added

EC230 EC231 Dense Black Granite
Dense Black Granite Football 9” diameter made of Black and White Granite,

Personalised highlighted ornaments can be added suitable for a football fan young or old. Any team or

upon your request sport can be represented.

EC232 EC233
Dense Black Granite Dove Grey Marble

This childs memorial can have the babies clothes Dove grey marble is ideal for this cloud memorial with

painted pink or blue. matching base.

A SMALL SELECTION OF THE MANY ORNAMENTS AVAILABLE.
YOU MAY WISH TO ADD YOUR OWN DESIGN

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CREMATION EC240
MEMORIALS Dense Black Granite

A small cremation bookset featuring a side
vase.

EC241 EC242 Dense Black Granite
Coral Green Granite This simple and effective cremation memorial
features one of a range of ornaments that can
A memorial designed for a cremation plot. be added.

EC243 EC244
Dark Grey Granite Ruby Red Granite

EC245 EC246
Dense Black Granite Dark Grey Granite

EC247 EC248
Lunar Grey Granite Lunar Grey Granite
The rest for the tablet also acts as a vase for flowers.

EC249 EC250
Dark Grey Granite Dense Black Granite

The Headstone sits behind this desk.

EC251 EC252
Dense Black Granite. Dense Black Granite.

A mock scroll cremation memorial A desk with an elegant moulded edge

EC253 EC254
Dense Black Granite Desk Glenaby Granite Desk

A cremation desk featuring a rose ornament A book sandblasted and highlighted on the face

EC255 Dense Black Granite EC256
This cremation memorial has a carved cord and tas- Tropical Green Granite

sel, the top flat band is bored for a flower container. A worked book on the face of this cremation sized

memorial.

EC257 Dense Black Granite EC258
A cremation desk featuring a butterfly blasted an Rose White Tablet
A rounded cremation tablet with carved lily.
painted ornament, you may wish to substitute your

own choice.

EC259 EC260
Bahama Blue Granite Paradiso

A rounded cremation tablet with carved rose.

EC261 EC262
Blues In The Night Granite Dark Grey Granite

Pebble with carved and highlighted Roses. Featuring a relief hand carved and highlighted lily.

EC263
Black Granite

Scroll shaped tablet with a carved and highlighted

rose.

EC270 VASES
Dense Black Granite

EC271 EC272
Lunar Grey Granite Dense Black Granite

EC273 EC274
Ruby Red Granite Dense Black Granite