A lasting tribute to someone you love
Choosing a headstone is one of the hardest things a family does. We take the time to listen, and we guide you gently through every step, and we design each memorial, traditional or bespoke, around the one person it is for.
We are sorry for your loss
There is no rush, and no pressure
If you are here, you have probably lost someone dear to you. Please take all the time you need. Some families come to us within weeks and others after a year or more, and both are right.
When you feel ready, we will sit down with you and help you find a memorial that feels like them.
Many families tell us about the person they have lost: how they lived, what made them laugh, what mattered to them. We are glad to listen for as long as you like. Those stories are where a good memorial begins.
What we do
Our services
Every job is welcome, standard or bespoke, from one added name on an existing stone to a memorial designed from a blank page. Each gets the same care.
Inscriptions
New inscriptions and added names, matched to the existing lettering.
Ask about an inscriptionHow it works
Four gentle steps, at your pace
Talk it through
Ring, message or call in whenever you feel ready. We listen first, and there is never any pressure to decide.
Choose stone and design
Tell us about them: their life, their faith, what they loved. We suggest stones, shapes, lettering and artwork that reflect who they were.
Approve your proof
You see a drawing of the memorial with every word on it, and you can change it as often as you need. No lettering is done until your family is happy.
Lettered and fitted by us
The stone is ordered and cut to the exact size of your design. We then do the lettering and artwork ourselves, deliver free and fit the memorial with care and respect at the grave.
Bespoke and tailored
As unique as the life it remembers
No two people are the same, so no two memorials should be. Whether you choose a traditional shape or something never made before, we tailor every detail to them and do not stop until it is right.
Bespoke design
Drawn from your stories, not picked from a catalogue. Their work, their faith, their home place and the things they loved can all find a place in the design.
Tailored to you
The stone, the shape, the lettering and the wording are chosen with you, to suit your family, the grave and your budget.
Perfection in the detail
We do the lettering ourselves, by sandblasting, so every letter, line and edge passes through our own hands. You approve the design first, and nothing leaves us until it is right.
Traditional, done properly
If a classic headstone feels right, it gets the same care: fine stone, clean lettering and a finish that will last.
New: modern memorials
Modern headstones with glass
For families who want something lighter and more contemporary, we now design modern memorials that combine granite with glass. Glass catches the daylight and brings colour and movement to the stone, while the granite keeps the strength and permanence a grave needs.
Glass and granite together
Glass crosses, panels and decorative details set into or onto the stone, in clear, frosted or coloured glass.
Clean, modern shapes
Simple lines and polished surfaces, designed for the one person the memorial is for, like all our work.
Made for Irish weather
Glass made for outdoor use and fixed securely. We check each cemetery's rules with you before anything is ordered.
The stone
Granite and stone from around the world
The stone decides how a memorial looks in fifty years. We source from quarries and suppliers worldwide and explain the difference in colour, finish and price before you choose.
- Black granites, including premium Swedish black
- Grey granites and other colours available in Ireland
- Irish limestone and other traditional stones
- Honest advice on what suits your budget and your cemetery
Why families choose us
Care, patience and respect
- Fine stone and a perfectionist's eye for detail
- Qualified in building and civil engineering (Level 6), certified in stonemasonry by The Orton Trust
- Over 30 years of experience
- Kindness and discretion at a difficult time
- We listen first, and never hurry you
- Free delivery
- Every memorial designed for one person only
- A proof for you to approve before any lettering is done
- Design, lettering and fitting done by us, not passed on
Our work
Headstones and monuments
Type
Stone
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Private portfolio on request
Many of the families we work for prefer to keep their memorial private, so what you see here is only a small part of our work. If you are planning a special memorial, ask to see our private portfolio. Appointments at your home are available.
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What families say
Daniel is an absolute gentleman to deal with. He is very professional. All the work was done in an efficient and timely manner. He was a perfectionist and really listened to what we wanted. We are so delighted with the headstone, its perfect.
Daniel was a pleasure to deal with, very professional, patient, kind & helpful. He shared lots of idea's until found what we felt suited best. The job was carried out very efficiently and to a very high standard.
Daniel is extremely professional, helpful and pleasant to deal with. His attention to detail and craftsmanship is top class. Highly recommended.
Highly recommend DNA memorials, professional from start to finish. Daniel is a very helpful and efficient person to talk to about any queries that customers have. Keeps in close contact with great communication skills.
Great craftsmanship by DNA memorials top class work would have no problem recommending to anyone anywhere in the country
After the stone is in place
Grave care and memorial plaques
Cannot get to the grave as often as you would like? We can look after it for you and send photos after every visit. Our grave care service, YCS, is opening soon.
Memorial plaques
Granite plaques, hearts and books in black, grey and other granites, blasted or etched, with your own wording.
About us
Here to help you remember them well
At DNA Memorials, each headstone and memorial is designed and tailored to the family, the grave and the cemetery, with over 30 years of experience.
We design your memorial ourselves and order the stone cut to size for that design, from suppliers we trust in Ireland and abroad, from Irish limestone to Swedish black granite. Everything after that is our own work: the lettering, the artwork, the finishing and the fitting at the grave.
Qualified, not only experienced. Behind the work is a professional builder and Level 6 civil engineering technician, with a stonemasonry certificate from The Orton Trust in Kettering, England. It means your memorial is not only well designed but properly founded and safely fixed.
Whether you want a traditional headstone or a bespoke design made only for your family, we will help you create a memorial that is personal and meaningful.
- Over 30 years of experience
- 5.0 out of 5 on Google
- Fully insured for work in cemeteries
- Home and graveside visits, free and by appointment
Questions
Questions families often ask us
Do you have a showroom?
No, and we find families do not miss it. We meet you at the grave or privately in your own home, bring stone samples and drawings with us, and take whatever time you need. Visits are free and by appointment.
Will I see the memorial before it is made?
Yes. You receive a proof showing the shape, the artwork and every word of the inscription. No lettering is done until you have approved it.
Does a quote cost anything?
No. Advice and quotes are free, and so is delivery.
Can you add a name to a headstone that is already there?
Yes. Send us a photo of the stone and the wording you want. We match the new lines to the existing lettering and show you a proof first.
Do I need permission from the cemetery?
Often, yes. Many cemeteries ask for permission or a permit before a memorial is fitted or changed, and each one has its own rules. Tell us which cemetery it is and we will guide you through it.
Can an old or weathered headstone be restored?
In most cases, yes. We look at the stone first and tell you honestly what can be done. Very old stones in historic graveyards are protected, so we check what is allowed before any work.
Can someone look after the grave during the year?
Yes. We tidy and clean graves and send you photos after every visit. Ask us for details.
Have a different question? Ask us, there is no obligation.
Contact
We are here when you are ready
Ring, message or write to us at any time. A conversation costs nothing and commits you to nothing, and we are glad to simply answer your questions.
087 171 6676 049 438 0881info@dnamemorials.ie
Post: 61 Bramble Rise, Killynebber, Cavan, H12 VX97
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When you can reach us
- Monday to Thursday
- 08:00 to 19:00
- Friday
- 08:00 to 17:00
- Saturday and Sunday
- By appointment only
We come to you
We do not keep a showroom, because a showroom is not where this decision is best made. We meet you at the grave, where we can see the plot and the stones around it, or privately in your own home, with samples, drawings and all the time you need. Visits are free and by appointment.