Burgess Memorials was founded as Memorial Masons in 1839 by James Jacob Burgess to compliment the family funeral business, however the family's business roots in the Hatfield Community are documented back as far as 1700 when the family were Clock Makers, Beehive makers and General builders.

The family business of Memorial Masons was passed through the generations and has developed throughout the years to the business that it is today.

We strive as a family business to provide a personal service where we aim to use our skills and knowledge in the Memorials profession to give you the help and assistance needed to choose, design and manufacture an appropriate and fitting memorial to your loved ones that we hope will stand as a lasting act of rememrance.

Burgess Memorials are proud to have been part of the community for over 165 years. The family name brings with it a reputation of quality craftsmanship, reliability and attention to detail which we believe is unsurpassed in the Hertfordshire area.

The services offered are of a high standard and offer a wide choice of Memorials which can be tailored to your individual requirements and specifications, no matter if they are conventional or not.

The following website is an extension to the specialist information that our Memorial Consultant will discuss with you. It allows you to sit in the comfort of your own home and reflect on the information you have been given, and raise any further questions you may have about complimentary or additional services that we provide.

Should you have any further questions or queries, please do not hesitate in contacting us further via one of our offices most convenient to you, or email us at justin@jjburgess.co.uk

BRAMM

The British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons was set up in 2004. The purpose of the scheme is to establish a network of nationally accredited businesses and registered fixers that will ultimately replace individual Registration Schemes. The scheme aims to establish a recognised standard of workmanship and business practise throughout the UK.

The Scheme also aims to promote a recognised standard of service to the public by ensuring that adequate public liability insurance is provided. It is also essential that an accredited business and registered fixer follow current Health and Safety guidelines to protect both the public and their employees.

What Does BRAMM mean to the General Public?

• BRAMM Businesses will have adequate level of liability insurance
• Bramm Businesses will give a guarantee of the stability of their memorials
• Bramm fixers will be able to prove that they have been accredited to safely fix memorials.

NAMM

The National Association of Memorial Masons is an organisation dedicated to furthering the Memorial Masonry industry and safeguarding the interests of the bereaved the promotion of high standards, wide choice and increased understanding in all matters relating to natural stone memorials.

STAFF

Our experienced memorial fitters are employed by the company and not subcontracted so we can be sure of the quality of the work and the reliability of the staff. They are crucially aware of how to behave in and around Churchyards and Cemeteries whilst they are working, it might be a place of work for them but they are every mindful that this is a place of rest for your loved ones.

They have all undergone a memorial fitting course run by the National Association of Memorial Masons (NAMM) to whom we are affiliate members, and together with the company are licensed under the BRAMM (British Register of Accredited Memorial Masons) regulatory body.

Our letter cutter has been associated with the company for nearly 35 years and is able to cut a vast array of lettering and can match most existing letter styles. It is important however to remember that a letter cutters lettering is as unique as handwriting and some variations may occur.