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Entrust Family Monuments To Thompson Memorials

Thursday 28 January 2016, 4:49PM

By Beckie Wright

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Bringing over 75 years of memorial manufacturing experience, Thompson Memorials is an industry leader in workmanship and creativity and are considered to be one of the leading monumental companies in the memorialisation industry because of their commitment to professional standards and the culture of ethical conduct within the business. With a huge wealth of experience in the restoration and renovation of all types of monuments and cemetery grave memorials their experienced staff are well equipped to undertake replacement, rebuild or modernisation of any type of structure that has fallen into a state of disrepair. Depending on the nature of the deterioration, different techniques may be used. Sometimes, techniques that would be perfectly safe for a modern granite memorial would further destroy an old monument. Thompson Memorials have been commissioned to restore entire family plots, re-erect large fallen monuments and straighten and secure large leaning monuments.

Thompson Memorials recently undertook the construction of the new Kaukapakapa War Memorial Monument which involved setting four engraved granite tablets into an exposed aggregate column set onto concrete bases. Thompson Memorials carried out the entire project, excavation, concrete construction including foundation and adjacent pathway.

The erecting of a memorial headstone is a very detailed and specialist duty, and over 75 years’ experience is combined with the modern technology and techniques required in fitting a memorial or monument to the very high standards stipulated under Health and Safety and the New Zealand Standards NZS 4242:1995 and NZS 9201:1972. The craftsmen responsible for the memorial erection are always mindful of the respect and reverence they need to have for the cemetery workplace. All Thompson Memorials monuments are erected by their own specialist memorial team. There are various approved methods of fixing memorials, the processes of which depend on the design and size of each memorial, and at Thompson Memorials, they have a comprehensive understanding of each different process. Thompson Memorials never compromise on any fitting component, and they ensure that their clients have the confidence and reassurance that the memorial erected will be a lasting and dignified tribute to their loved one.

For more information on Thompson Memorials and their products and services, please visit the website at http://www.thompsonmemorials.co.nz .