Business Details
Monumental Stone Masons in Dover & Ashford, Kent
Established as a family-run business, Cleverley & Spencer have dedicated decades to crafting bespoke memorials and headstones with meticulous attention to detail. Our team, led by master stonemason Ivor Spencer, combines traditional hand-carving techniques with modern precision to create enduring tributes. Each memorial is individually designed, using premium materials like marble, stone, and granite, tailored to personal requirements. We hold memberships in the National Association of Memorial Masons and the National Association of Master Letter Carvers, reflecting our commitment to excellence. Our craftsmen are BRAMM-qualified and CITB-certified, ensuring compliance with the highest industry standards.We provide free, sympathetic advice through home visits or showroom consultations in Dover and Ashford, Monday to Friday. With a focus on customer care, we guide clients through every step, from design to installation, across Kent and the Southeast. Our work includes restoring historic war memorials and creating contemporary plaques, blending artistry with technical expertise. We pride ourselves on maintaining traditional craftsmanship while adapting to modern needs, ensuring every memorial is a unique, lasting tribute.
Services
Headstones
Grave Memorials
Inscriptions
Commemorative Plaques
Cleaning & Restoration
Highlights and features
- We offer hand-carved memorials by master craftsmen with decades of experience.
- Our team includes CITB-certified assessors and BRAMM-qualified masons.
- We provide free, personalised advice with home visits available.
- We use traditional methods to create unique, lasting memorials.
- We operate across Kent and the Southeast with a focus on customer satisfaction.
Associations and certifications
- National Association of Memorial Masons (NAMM)
- National Association of Master Letter Carvers
- BRAMM
Services
Headstones
Handcrafted headstones in marble, stone, and granite, individually designed to reflect personal tributes. Our stonemasons use traditional carving and modern techniques, ensuring durability and elegance. Each piece is tailored to meet specific requirements, combining artistry with technical precision for lasting memorials.
Inscriptions
Hand-carved and machine-cut inscriptions, offering timeless elegance or cost-effective solutions. We replicate existing styles or create bespoke designs, using fonts like Trajan, Optima, and Times Roman. Our team ensures clarity and precision, adhering to burial authority guidelines for permanence and readability.
Cleaning & Restoration
Professional cleaning and restoration of historic and modern memorials, preserving their original condition. Services include removing weathering, repairing damage, and stabilising structures. We specialise in restoring war memorials and intricate carvings, maintaining historical integrity while enhancing visual appeal for future generations.
Commemorative Plaques
Custom-designed plaques for cemeteries, crematoria, and public spaces, crafted in durable materials. Options include photo etching, relief carvings, and engraved text. We collaborate with clients to create meaningful tributes, ensuring each plaque meets specific aesthetic and functional needs while adhering to site regulations.
Grave Memorials
Full grave memorials, including kerbs, footplates, and lawn markers, tailored to individual preferences. We offer traditional and contemporary designs, using materials like black granite, Nabresina, and Purbeck stone. Each memorial is installed with care, complying with health and safety standards to ensure stability and longevity in cemetery or churchyard settings.
People
Ivor Spencer
Director
Master lettercarver and CITB Assessor with over 50 years of experience, trained at Canterbury Cathedral and City & Guilds. Specialises in traditional hand-carving techniques, ensuring each memorial meets the highest craftsmanship standards while mentoring future stonemasons.
James Spencer
Director
NAMM and BRAMM-qualified fixer mason overseeing memorial installations. Combines technical expertise with customer care, ensuring compliance with burial authority regulations and delivering durable, aesthetically precise memorials across Kent.
Paul Spencer
Director
BRAMM-qualified fixer mason and safety inspector, ensuring all installations meet rigorous health and safety standards. Works closely with clients to provide expert guidance on memorial design and material selection for lasting tributes.
Alan
Workshop Foreman
Experienced letter carver and stonemason managing workshop production, blending traditional skills with modern techniques. Ensures each memorial component meets exacting quality standards before installation, maintaining the company's reputation for excellence.
Tim
Fixer Stonemason
BRAMM-qualified stonemason specialising in memorial installation and restoration. Applies advanced training in health and safety protocols to ensure secure, long-lasting placements, working across cemeteries in the Southeast region.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We create bespoke headstones, grave memorials, inscriptions, commemorative plaques, and provide cleaning/restoration services using traditional and modern stonemasonry techniques.
Can you customise memorial designs?
Yes, we tailor each memorial to your specifications, modifying existing designs or creating new ones to reflect personal tributes and preferences.
Do you serve areas outside Kent?
We primarily serve Kent and the Southeast but can discuss projects in other regions based on specific requirements.
Are your stonemasons qualified?
Our team holds certifications from NAMM, BRAMM, and CITB, ensuring compliance with industry standards and burial authority regulations.
Can I visit your showroom?
Yes, our Dover and Ashford showrooms are open Monday to Friday for consultations without appointments.
Do you restore historic memorials?
Yes, we specialise in restoring war memorials and historic stonework, preserving their integrity while enhancing visual clarity for future generations.
