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A History of West Derby Cemetery
West Derby Cemetery, situated in the Croxteth district of Liverpool is administered by Liverpool city council. Towards the end of the 1870s it was becoming apparent that neighbouring burial boards would no longer be able to accommodate interments for the residents of...
Heart Shaped Headstones
At Sarsfield Memorials we are often asked to supply heart shaped headstones but before committing there are some factors you have to consider. Traditionally Roman Catholics have held a devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, believing this shows Christ's divine...
A History of Kirkdale Cemetery
Kirkdale cemetery is situated in the north Liverpool suburb of Fazakerley and is one of six that are administered by Liverpool city council. In 1878 the Kirkdale burial board purchased 32 acres of the Warbreck estate for a sum of £30,000 which is equivalent to £3.25...
Why We Don’t List Headstone Prices
When looking for a headstone in Liverpool, you need to be aware that the price you see advertised is not necessarily what you will finally pay. This is why at Sarsfield Memorials we don't list our headstone prices, instead preferring to have a discussion with you...
John Hulley’s Liverpool Olympics
The world's attention is now turning to the Olympic Games in Rio, where Team GB will be hoping to better their medal haul from London 2012. The modern Olympic Games were first held in Athens in 1896 where Great Britain won two gold medals. However more than three...
The Art of Monumental Masonry
Whereas all monumental masons are stonemasons, not all stonemasons are monumental masons. Stonemasonry is, along with prostitution, the oldest profession on the world but those that specialise in monumental masonry need a specific skill set. The work of a monumental...