Memorials that hold a family's story in stone
We design, supply, engrave and professionally fit granite and marble tombstones across South Africa — guiding every family through the process with care, from first conversation to final fitting.
Why Families Choose Us
Care, craftsmanship and honesty at every step
Personal Service
A direct point of contact throughout, so you always know what's happening and when.
Quality Craftsmanship
Hand-cut, hand-finished and engraved to order — never mass-produced.
Honest Quoting
Every price is confirmed with you before any cutting or engraving begins — no surprises.
The Collection
A starting point for every memorial
How It Works
From first conversation to final fitting
Consultation
Tell us about the plot, the cemetery and what you have in mind — no charge, no obligation.
Design & Quote
We confirm stone, size, wording and price with you before anything is cut.
Crafting & Engraving
Your memorial is cut, hand-finished and engraved to order in our workshop.
Delivery & Fitting
We deliver and professionally fit the memorial at the cemetery on a confirmed date.
Where We Work
Fitting memorials across South Africa
What Families Say
Trusted with what matters most
"From our first call to the day it was fitted, everything was explained clearly. The finished headstone was even better than we pictured."
"They handled the cemetery's sizing rules for us and kept us updated the whole way. Fitting day was calm and respectful."
"We sent a photo for a portrait engraving over WhatsApp and the likeness was beautiful. Genuinely grateful for how they looked after us."
The Collection
Tombstones & Memorials
Granite and marble headstones, double memorials, family kerbs and plaques — every piece cut, polished and engraved to order, then professionally fitted.
Not Seeing What You Need?
We build fully custom memorials too
Custom Designs
A memorial built around your family
Bring your own reference, a family symbol or a portrait — we'll shape a one-of-a-kind design and a quote around what you have in mind.
How Custom Design Works
Every memorial starts with a conversation
We'll talk through the stone, the shape and the wording with you before anything is cut — so the finished piece feels personal, not off-the-shelf. There's no charge for a design consultation.
- Choice of granite, marble and finish
- Custom lettering, symbols and portrait engraving
- Sized and shaped to the cemetery's requirements
- Laser-etched or hand-carved portraits available
- Bilingual or multi-language inscriptions
Options To Choose From
Make it theirs
Stone & Finish
Jet Black, Steel Grey or Bahama Blue granite, or Carrara-style white marble — polished or honed.
Lettering & Symbols
Gold, silver or black-fill lettering, religious or personal symbols, and custom motifs or borders.
Portraits
Laser-etched or hand-carved portrait engraving, taken from a photo you provide.
About Us
Crafting memorials families can trust
We design, supply, engrave and fit granite and marble tombstones across South Africa — with care taken at every step.
Our Story
Built on craftsmanship and care
SM Tombstones & Memorials was built around a simple idea: a family shouldn't have to navigate stone types, cemetery regulations and fitting logistics alone during an already difficult time. We handle the full process — from first design conversation through to the final fitting — so families can focus on what matters.
Every headstone that leaves our workshop is cut, hand-finished and engraved to order, then delivered and professionally installed by our own team.
What We Value
How we work with every family
Personal Service
A direct point of contact throughout, so you always know what's happening and when.
Quality Craftsmanship
Hand-cut, hand-finished and engraved to order — never mass-produced.
Honest Quoting
Every price is confirmed with you before any cutting or engraving begins — no surprises.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
Everything families usually ask us before requesting a quote. Can't find what you need? Get in touch and we'll help directly.
Get In Touch
We're here to help, any time you need us
Call, WhatsApp or send a message below — we'll come back to you as soon as we can, usually within one working day.
Message sent
Thanks for getting in touch — we'll respond within one working day. For anything urgent, WhatsApp or call us directly.
Phone
+27 65 888 1217Workshop Address
Pretoria, Gauteng
Hours
Request a Quote
Let's put together a quote for you
Share a few details below — the more we know upfront, the more accurate your first quote will be. We'll confirm everything with you before any work begins.
Quote request received
Thank you — we'll review your details and come back to you within one working day. For anything urgent, WhatsApp us directly.
Prefer To Talk?
WhatsApp a photo directly
If it's easier, send a description or a reference photo straight to our WhatsApp and we'll take it from there.
WhatsApp UsResponse Time
Quote requests are usually answered within one working day. Saturday enquiries are answered the next working day.
Legal
Privacy Policy
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SM Tombstones & Memorials collects only the information you choose to share with us through our contact and quote forms — such as your name, phone number, email address and any details you provide about your enquiry. This information is used solely to respond to your request and to prepare a quotation, and is never sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Any reference photos uploaded through our quote form are used only to prepare your memorial design and quotation. You may request that we delete your information at any time by contacting us using the details on our Contact page.
If you have questions about how your information is handled, please get in touch via our Contact page.
Legal
Terms & Conditions
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All prices displayed are indicative and confirmed in writing before any cutting, engraving or fitting work begins. Final pricing depends on stone selection, size, inscription and cemetery-specific requirements.
Cemetery permits and permissions from the relevant municipality or cemetery authority remain the responsibility of the family, though we are happy to advise on what is typically required.
Estimated timelines are confirmed once a quote is finalised and may vary based on design complexity and engraving detail. For any questions about these terms, please contact us.
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