Monumental masons in Sydney
A monumental mason designs, makes and installs memorials, and cares for existing ones. You engage a mason directly, separately from the funeral and the cemetery. Here is what they do, and how to get a quote for work at any Sydney cemetery.
What a monumental mason does
Working across Sydney’s cemeteries
A mason must be approved to work at each cemetery, and the good ones know the sections and rules of the ground you are using intimately. A specialist mason works across the Sydney cemeteries and handles the cemetery permit for you.
Browse Sydney cemeteries →What it costs, and choosing a mason
The memorial is a separate cost from the cemetery plot, quoted against the specific grave and section. Before you commit, it is worth comparing quotes and checking the mason is approved for your cemetery.
Frequently asked
What does a monumental mason do?
A monumental mason designs, makes and installs memorials: headstones, monuments, plaques and mausoleum crypt fronts. They also do the ongoing work, adding a name to an existing grave, restoring a weathered monument, and cleaning. It is a separate trade from the funeral director and the cemetery.
Do I choose my own monumental mason?
Yes. You choose your own mason and can compare quotes freely. You are not obliged to use one recommended by a funeral director or the cemetery.
Can any mason work at any Sydney cemetery?
No. Masons must be authorised to work at each cemetery. Always check the mason is approved for your cemetery and section. A good mason knows the local rules and lodges the permit for you.
How much does a monument cost in Sydney?
As an indicative guide, a lawn monument runs about $1,500 to $7,000, a full single monument from about $12,000, and a double from about $15,000. This is separate from the cemetery plot.