Trusted service and craft ability assured
Memorial Masonry is an age-old craft whose intrinsic trade skills and ability to produce memorials from scratch defines the true memorial mason, it is this confirmed craft ability combined with a commitment to providing ethical standards of service that set NAMM members apart.
Technology has changed the way businesses now operate with the development of equipment such as computers and machinery to assist the memorial mason produce their wares, and although memorials are now generally smaller and less ornate than those produced by our predecessors the essential craft skills and standards of service still remain and are paramount to NAMM membership.
Our Evolution
The promotion of the memorial masonry craft and the raising of standards of workmanship and service has been the constant aim of the National Association of Memorial Masons since its formation in 1907. As the organisation representing the craft memorial mason the association has over the years taken on new roles in addition to its main function as a trade association. NAMM is nationally recognised as the trusted consultative body on memorial masonry matters, is an overseer of the voluntary regulation of memorial masons and one of the major training providers to both the trade and burial authority personnel.
Standards such as the NAMM Code of Working Practice and memorial fixings test data have been accepted as the National Industry Standard since 1996 and incorporated into BS8415 since its conception 2005.
Our Mission
To ensure high standards and trusted service to the bereaved.
To assist and support our member companies and promote their interests.
To further the memorial masonry industry, maintain craft skills and provide training to that effect.
To work in close partnership with Burial Ground operators for the welfare of the bereaved through the active promotion of high standards, freedom of choice, increased memorialisation awareness, and the provision of trusted guidance in all matters relating to the manufacture, supply, installation and safety inspection and assessment of natural stone memorials.