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Headstones & Memorials

Creating a perfect memorial for loved ones

Silhouette of a person sitting and using a microscope.

Honoured to help

Bespoke shapes and sizes are available, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Silhouette of a person sitting on a ledge or step, holding a drink, at night.

Silhouette of a person sitting and reading a book.

FLAT ELLIPSE

SQUARE

Silhouette of a person sitting cross-legged inside a dark, arched space, possibly a doorway or window.

Silhouette of a person sitting on a bench outside, viewed through an arched window or door.

FULL ARC

HIGH ELLIPSE

Silhouette of a person sitting on a bench, holding a camera, against a dark background.

Silhouette of a person sitting on a bench, holding a phone, against a plain dark background.

OGEE

SEGMENTED ARC

Silhouette of a person sitting, reading a book, inside a dark room or space with an arched top.

Silhouette of a man sitting on steps and reading a book in front of a large, arched doorway

TUDOR ARC

CHECKED OGEE

QUALITY & DURABILITY

A black memorial stone with a circular cutout near the top, engraved with the words: "Precious Son, Grandson, Brother, Nephew and Friend." It is set outdoors in a garden with green bushes and a wooden fence in the background.

Creating beautiful headstones to honour loved ones

STANDARD AND BESPOKE SHAPES IN VARIOUS FINISHES

At LLD Slate, we’re dedicated to creating beautifully crafted headstones and memorials using the highest quality Welsh slate. With care and attention to detail, we work closely with every customer to ensure their vision is brought to life, honouring their loved ones with a truly personal tribute.

Welsh slate has been used for headstones for centuries, renowned for its exceptional durability and resistance to harsh weather conditions. With a naturally low water absorption rate, it outperforms many other materials, making it an ideal choice for lasting memorials.

The natural beauty of Welsh slate provides a stunning backdrop for intricate carvings, making each memorial both elegant and enduring. Unlike imported alternatives, Welsh slate offers several advantages, exceptional durability, unique aesthetic appeal, and significantly lower environmental impact thanks to local sourcing.

We are proud to support the local quarrying industry by sourcing all our slate from trusted quarries within a 32 mile radius of our workshop in Chwilog, North Wales. This not only ensures consistent quality but also helps reduce the carbon footprint associated with long-distance transportation.

Where do we source our materials?

Welsh Dark Blue Grey
Sourced from Cwt y Bugail Quarry, Blaenau Ffestiniog, North Wales

Welsh Hard Grey
Sourced from Penrhyn Quarry, Bethesda, North Wales

Celtic Kilkenny Limestone
Sourced from Kilkenny Quarry, Ireland

We choose only the best slate for your memorials

Black tombstone with a large white cursive "O" and inscription reading "D. 2020. Dearly missed wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend."

WELSH DARK BLUE GREY
Cwt y Bugail Quarry, Blaenau Ffestiniog, North Wales

Close-up of a smooth, reddish-brown polished stone surface with natural streaks and patterns.

WELSH HARD GREY
Penrhyn Quarry, Bethesda, North Wales

Gray tombstone with a flower carving on top, inscribed with the name Virginia Gorna, dates 20 January 1942 to 3 February 2021, and a tribute reading 'A flamboyant lover of life, youth and community worker, counsellor, bon vivant'.

CELTIC KILKENNY LIMESTONE
Kilkenny Quarry, Ireland

HONOURING LOVED ONES

Every memorial we create is made with care, using premium Welsh slate and expert workmanship. Whether you’re looking for a traditional or unique design, we’ll shape, polish, and finish your headstone to your exact wishes to create a truly personal tribute.

We’ve proudly worked alongside some of the most experienced memorial masons across the country. We’re happy to recommend trusted professionals who are experts in working with stones creating beautifully detailed carvings to complement each unique memorial.

Please get in touch if you require more information.