Welsh Dark Blue Grey

Naturally beautiful, made to endure

The Welsh Dark Blue Grey Slate is highly durable, withstands harsh weather and is suitable for memorial headstones.

Quarried from Cwt y Bugail in Blaenau Ffestiniog, North Wales since 1840, the Welsh dark blue grey is a favourite amongst memorial masons.

The stunning dark blue grey slate with occasional veining is non porous which makes it resistant to water absorption and damage from the elements.

Welsh slate required little maintenance due to its durability and resistance to staining, with occasional wiping to remove dust or debris ensuring they retain their beauty for generation.

Bespoke Welsh Slate Memorial Headstones

Bespoke Memorial Headstones

We design and craft high-quality headstones tailored to your wishes, using durable materials and traditional craftsmanship.

Personalised Inscriptions

Thoughtfully engraved inscriptions to reflect the life, character and memory of your loved one. We guide you in choosing wording, fonts and layouts.

Professional Installations

Our experienced team ensures safe and respectful installation, meeting all cemetery regulations and standards.

We proudly work 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 in your area.

A Welsh slate memorial with a circular cutout near the top and an inscription engraved in white

Discuss your bespoke memorial

From Your Ideas to a Lasting Memorial

Choosing a memorial can feel overwhelming, but we're here to make the process as straightforward and personal as possible. From your first conversation with us to the finished memorial, we'll guide you through each stage.

Talk To Us: Tell us what you have in mind. Whether you have a clear design or are looking for guidance, we're happy to discuss the options with you.
Choose Your Design: Together, we'll explore the materials, shape, size, inscription, lettering and any personal details you'd like to include.
Approve Your Design: We'll confirm the wording and design with you before your memorial is produced.
Crafting Your Memorial: Once approved, your bespoke memorial is carefully crafted in our North Wales workshop, with attention to every detail.
Delivery or Installation: When your memorial is ready, we can arrange secure courier delivery, or professional installation where required.

Choose your shape

We offer a selection of traditional and contemporary memorial shapes. If you have something different in mind, bespoke shapes and dimensions can also be created.

Silhouette of a person with a beard using a hammer on an anvil, possibly a blacksmith.

CHECKED OGEE

TUDOR ARC

Silhouette of a person sitting cross-legged, holding a cup, inside a dark, rounded-arch frame.

Silhouette of a person sitting on a ledge, holding a phone.

Silhouette of a person sitting on a ledge inside an arched cave or alcove, with water nearby on a platform or shore.

SQUARE

Silhouette of a person sitting with their head down, viewed through an arched window or opening.

FLAT ELLIPSE

Silhouette of a person sitting on a bench and holding a phone or small object, depicted in a simple, dark, minimalist style.

HIGH ELLIPSE

A dark stone memorial with a silhouette of a soldier sitting, holding a helmet, in relief.

FULL ARC

Silhouette of a person sitting and playing a string instrument inside a dark, arched space.

SEGMENTED ARC

Silhouette of a person sitting on a ledge or platform, holding an object, against a dark background.

OGEE

Natural Finish Dark Blue Grey Welsh Slate Memorial

Natural Finish Welsh Dark Blue Grey Memorial Stone

Made With Care

Every memorial is made to order, allowing us to work closely with you on the details that matter.
From shaping and finishing the stone to preparing the inscription, we take care over every stage of the process.

A natural riven Welsh slate memorial by LLD Slate engraved by Paul Clarke

Memorials

The Welsh Dark Blue Grey Slate is a popular choice for memorial headstones due to its natural beauty. Its deep blue grey colour provides a stunning background for inscriptions.

Welsh slate lasts for centuries and has been used as memorial headstones for hundreds of years.

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