Monumental Masons Sydney
Headstone Engraving
& Lettering Sydney
Need engraving or lettering work on a headstone? Speak to our experienced masons about the best option to choose.
Need engraving or lettering work on a headstone? Speak to our experienced masons about the best option to choose.
Binstock & Sons provide engraving and lettering services for new monuments and existing headstones across all Sydney cemeteries.
The most common and durable engraving method. The lettering is permanent, requires no maintenance and will remain legible for the life of the monument. Cut-in lettering reads clearly on darker granites in particular and is the recommended option for most new memorials.
Cut-in lettering filled with genuine gold leaf, giving the inscription a rich, warm and highly visible finish. Gold leaf is a popular choice for families who want a more elegant appearance, particularly on black and dark granites.
Cut-in lettering filled with white, silver or black enamel paint. A more economical alternative to gold leaf with a clean, clear appearance.
Letters are engraved above the surface of the stone, creating a three-dimensional effect. Raised lettering is particularly common on bronze plaques where it is cast as part of the plaque itself, and is also used on granite monuments for a more prominent, tactile finish.
Names, dates, epitaphs, verses, prayers and personal messages. We advise on layout, spacing and font selection, and prepare a full design proof for your approval before any work begins.
Crosses, Stars of David, Orthodox icons, crescents, floral motifs, doves, angels and many other symbols can be carved or laser etched onto the monument.
Cultural emblems, family crests, national symbols and community-specific designs can all be incorporated where the cemetery section permits.
One of our most common services is adding a second inscription to an existing monument that has already been installed for the first partner.
We match the original font, lettering size, style and layout of the existing inscription precisely, so the completed monument reads as a unified whole. We also handle the cemetery permit application and any approval required before work begins.
If you have an existing headstone that needs a new inscription, contact us with the cemetery and section details and we will provide a quote.
After decades, painted or gold leaf inscriptions can fade and become difficult to read. Our masons are able to repaint or regild the inscription to its original appearance. Our masons assess each monument individually and advise on the best approach.
Monument Renovations & Restoration →In most cases yes, we can add inscriptions to headstones depending on the amount of space available. We will assess the existing monument and confirm what is possible before providing a quote.
For additional inscriptions on existing monuments, turnaround is typically 2–4 weeks from approval, including the cemetery permit process.
Yes. We work with Hebrew, Greek, Cyrillic (Serbian, Russian, Macedonian) and other scripts regularly. We will prepare a proof for your approval before any work begins.
For additional inscriptions on existing monuments, we assess each job individually. In many cases we can engrave on-site without removing the monument.
We are here to guide you through every decision, honestly and without pressure. Speak with one of our experienced masons today about engraving or lettering work.