Headstones Balgriffin Cemetery

A selection of memorials expertly crafted and installed in Balgriffin Cemetery. Each memorial can be customised to suit your family’s exact wishes.

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Headstones Balgriffin Cemetery

At Kelly Cowin Memorials, we specialise in Headstones in Balgriffin Cemetery and throughout Dublin, providing new installations, inscriptions, renovations and complete memorial care. As Dublin’s leading memorial specialists, we work daily in Balgriffin, Dardistown and Fingal Cemeteries, supporting families with respectful, high-quality workmanship.

With over 20 years’ experience installing headstones in Dublin and nationwide, our team ensures every memorial complies fully with Balgriffin Cemetery regulations and is crafted and fitted to the highest professional standard.

  • New granite headstones for Balgriffin Cemetery & Dublin
  • Inscriptions & additional lettering
  • Headstone renovation & restoration
  • Grave accessories & memorial ornaments
  • Grave cleaning, re-chipping & maintenance
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Balgriffin Cemetery Services

We offer all memorial services in Balgriffin Cemetery:

Headstones Balgriffin Cemetery

We supply and install a wide range of granite headstones approved for Balgriffin Cemetery. We guide families through choosing stone type, colour, inscription layout and all cemetery requirements.

Headstone Inscriptions Balgriffin

New inscriptions, additional names, re-gilding and repainting completed on-site using durable, long-lasting materials suitable for Dublin weather conditions.

Headstone Renovation Balgriffin

Cleaning, straightening, re-levelling, restoring faded inscriptions and reviving older memorials to a respectful and dignified condition.

Grave Maintenance Balgriffin

Full grave cleaning, re-chipping, planting, edging and seasonal maintenance. Available as a once-off service or as part of an ongoing care plan.

Balgriffin Cemetery is one of North Dublin’s busiest and most modern burial grounds, serving families from Coolock, Malahide, Portmarnock, Sutton, Baldoyle, Kinsealy, Clarehall and the wider Dublin region. Known for its peaceful design and well-maintained lawn sections, Balgriffin continues to grow to meet local demand.

Nearby heritage sites such as St. Doulagh’s Churchyard hold deep cultural significance for the local community. While Balgriffin Cemetery is the main location for new memorials, these historic grounds remain an important part of Dublin’s memorial landscape.

As a regulated lawn cemetery, Balgriffin has strict requirements for headstone height, width, materials, foundations and installation. We work closely with Dublin City Council and cemetery management to ensure every memorial is compliant.

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Serving Balgriffin & North Dublin

We provide full memorial services throughout Balgriffin, Coolock, Malahide, Portmarnock, Clarehall, Kinsealy, Baldoyle, Raheny, Donaghmede and all North Dublin areas. Our team works in Balgriffin Cemetery weekly, ensuring every installation meets all regulations and is completed to the highest standard.

Families choose Kelly Cowin Memorials for new headstones, inscriptions, renovations and ongoing grave care across Dublin and nationwide.

Balgriffin Cemetery Headstone Regulations (Important Information)

Balgriffin Cemetery follows defined rules for headstone height, width, materials, foundations and installation. Although requirements vary slightly by section, the following guidelines apply to most areas.

Headstone Height Limits

  • Standard height: 900mm – 1050mm (3ft – 3ft 6in)
  • Children’s plots: reduced heights

Headstone Width Limits

  • Standard plots: 600mm – 900mm
  • Double plots: width should match surrounding stones

Permitted Headstone Types

  • All of our granite headstones range
  • Polished & part-polished granite
  • Children’s memorials
  • Gold leaf, ceramic photos & laser etching permitted

Kerbing Rules

  • Kerbing is allowed in most traditional and family sections
  • Lawn areas may require full slabbing or low-profile kerbing

Foundation Requirements

  • Concrete foundation suitable for local ground conditions
  • All installations must be approved and registered
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Every memorial we install in Balgriffin Cemetery is completed with respect, care and a deep understanding of the area’s cultural significance. Our experienced team ensures each installation meets the highest standards for families at a sensitive time.

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Balgriffin Cemetery Headstones – FAQ

What headstones are allowed in Balgriffin?

Balgriffin Cemetery permits all granite headstone styles including C1, OG and Half-OG. Marble is generally used only in older sections.

Does Balgriffin allow kerbing?

Yes, kerbing is allowed in most sections. Some lawn areas require slabbing. We confirm all rules based on your exact plot.

How high can a Balgriffin headstone be?

Most headstones in Balgriffin range from 900mm to 1050mm, depending on the cemetery section.

Do I need planning permission?

Yes — all headstone installations require approval from cemetery management. We handle the full permission and registration process.

How long does installation take?

After approval, standard installations generally take a few weeks depending on stone type and weather conditions.

Can I add a name to an existing stone?

Yes — we complete inscriptions, re-gilding, repainting and lettering restoration directly in Balgriffin Cemetery.

Other Cemeteries We Serve

Local Burial Grounds Near Balgriffin

  • St. Doulagh’s Churchyard (historic site)

St. Doulagh’s is one of Ireland’s oldest church sites. For new memorials, Balgriffin Cemetery is the main location we serve in North Dublin.