Christmas is coming, so i need a tombstone
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On the strange requests that come through here.
I need your help, PH!
My Dad has always wanted a tomb stone for our Garden, more as a conversation starter than anything.
So, i'd like to get my hands on one, either no longer needed (Not sure how that works) or with a mistake on or something (Extra points for slightly broken one) as i can't afford a brand new one that costs £800+. Death's a pricey business!
So, any tips on where to get these stone marvels from? I've tried the local stone masons, but for some reason, i just got funny looks!
Anyone got a relative that hung on longer than expected?
ideally, i'm looking for something that would usually be thrown out, so i can just offer a bit of money for it, but any suggestions welcome at this stage
I need your help, PH!
My Dad has always wanted a tomb stone for our Garden, more as a conversation starter than anything.
So, i'd like to get my hands on one, either no longer needed (Not sure how that works) or with a mistake on or something (Extra points for slightly broken one) as i can't afford a brand new one that costs £800+. Death's a pricey business!
So, any tips on where to get these stone marvels from? I've tried the local stone masons, but for some reason, i just got funny looks!
Anyone got a relative that hung on longer than expected?
ideally, i'm looking for something that would usually be thrown out, so i can just offer a bit of money for it, but any suggestions welcome at this stage
FraserLFA said:
On the strange requests that come through here.
I need your help, PH!
My Dad has always wanted a tomb stone for our Garden, more as a conversation starter than anything.
So, i'd like to get my hands on one, either no longer needed (Not sure how that works) or with a mistake on or something (Extra points for slightly broken one) as i can't afford a brand new one that costs £800+. Death's a pricey business!
So, any tips on where to get these stone marvels from? I've tried the local stone masons, but for some reason, i just got funny looks!
Anyone got a relative that hung on longer than expected?
ideally, i'm looking for something that would usually be thrown out, so i can just offer a bit of money for it, but any suggestions welcome at this stage
Give him a funny hand shake instead .....I need your help, PH!
My Dad has always wanted a tomb stone for our Garden, more as a conversation starter than anything.
So, i'd like to get my hands on one, either no longer needed (Not sure how that works) or with a mistake on or something (Extra points for slightly broken one) as i can't afford a brand new one that costs £800+. Death's a pricey business!
So, any tips on where to get these stone marvels from? I've tried the local stone masons, but for some reason, i just got funny looks!
Anyone got a relative that hung on longer than expected?
ideally, i'm looking for something that would usually be thrown out, so i can just offer a bit of money for it, but any suggestions welcome at this stage
Neil H said:
Just visit your local church, they usually have loads just sitting around in the surrounding gardens.
i did ask one of the local ones that has quite a few lying around. Apparently they're not allowed to be given away. They never seem to go anywhere thoughHugo a Gogo said:
for an old one, an architectural salvage place? lots of old churches get 'decommissioned'
Excellent suggestion, cheers!ZesPak said:
cal72 said:
OK
If you really must, how about getting one with all of your dads details on except the date. (then just fill the date when it comes)
That way he will get to keep it forever.
Could you not put in an "expected" date for added comedy effect? If you really must, how about getting one with all of your dads details on except the date. (then just fill the date when it comes)
That way he will get to keep it forever.
December 21st 2012.
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