Q: What does a headstone cost?
Prices start at $895 for a plaque, including lettering, with upright headstones ranging from $3,495 and up, depending on the design.
Established 1993
- Mangere: 09 276 7877
mangere@aromemorials.co.nz - Manukau: 09 250 1304
manukau@aromemorials.co.nz - New Lynn: 09 827 5100
newlynn@aromemorials.co.nz
FAQ
Q: Shipping to the Islands, what would the cost be?
Shipping is included for headstones priced over $3,495.
Please note that a handling and customs clearance fee will be charged by the receiving agent at the port of arrival, typically ranging from NZD $300 to $400. This fee may vary based on the specific port regulations.
Q: What is the process, payment terms and conditions?
Q: How can I make payments?
You can make payments, in person, at any of our Branches.
Automatic payments can be set up through your bank, with a minimum payment amount of $100 per transaction. Bank details are available upon request.
Visa card payments are accepted; however, a 3% surcharge will apply.
We also accept:
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International money transfers
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Western Union online payments from Australia
Q: Is lay-by available?
Yes, we do offer layby.
*The headstone must be paid in full before installation and within a 12 month period.
Q: One person is already buried - how do we go about adding a second person to the headstone?
Additional inscriptions can be added if space is available on the existing headstone.
If not, we can remove and re-polish the front face (if flat) to accommodate a new inscription, or replace the headstone entirely.
Link to Services offered.
Q: What are headstones made of?
We use granite for our headstones due to its durability and long-lasting polish.
Q: Why not white marble?
White marble looks beautiful at first, but it doesn’t last well outdoors. It’s a softer stone that can easily stain, chip, or wear away from rain and pollution. Over time, the writing will fade and become hard to read. Granite is a much stronger and longer-lasting choice for outdoor headstones.
Q: What are the different types of bases?
Standard Base: A rectangular shape, sized accordingly.
Splay Base: A rectangular shape with part of the front edge sloped.
Plinth: An additional piece of granite that is placed between the standard base and the headstone.
Sub-base: A smaller rectangular shaped base.
Q: What is a recumbent?
A recumbent is a slanted granite memorial, higher at the back and lower at the front, designed to lie flat.
Q: Can we inscribe headstones in other languages (characters)?
We offer a variety of languages, including but not limited to Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Arabic, Korean, Russian, and more. Please note that this service may incur an additional fee.
Link to Headstone Layouts