At Kelly Cowin Memorials, we provide Headstones in Glasnevin Cemetery along with inscriptions, renovations and full memorial care. With over 15 years’ experience working directly in Glasnevin, we support families across Dublin with respectful, high-quality workmanship.

Our team handles everything from choosing a new headstone to restoring an older memorial, ensuring all work complies with Glasnevin Trust regulations.

• New granite headstones for Glasnevin Cemetery
• Inscriptions & additional lettering
• Headstone renovation & restoration
• Grave accessories
• Grave cleaning & maintenance

Glasnevin Cemetery is Ireland’s largest and most historic burial ground, originally opened by Daniel O’Connell in the 1830s. It has grown from 9 acres to over 124 acres and is now one of Europe’s most significant cemeteries.

The wider Glasnevin area also includes smaller historic burial sites such as St. Mobhi Cemetery, a traditional churchyard serving local families for generations. While Glasnevin Cemetery is the primary location for new memorials, these smaller burial grounds contribute greatly to the area’s heritage.

As a regulated lawn and traditional cemetery, Glasnevin has specific requirements for headstone height, width, materials and foundations. We work closely with the Glasnevin Trust to ensure every memorial is fully compliant and installed to the highest standard.

Serving Glasnevin & Dublin 9

We provide full memorial services throughout Glasnevin, Drumcondra, Phibsborough, Finglas, Santry and all Dublin 9 areas. Our team works in Glasnevin Cemetery daily, ensuring all work follows Glasnevin Trust regulations.

Families from across Dublin choose us for new headstones, inscriptions, renovations and ongoing grave maintenance.

Glasnevin Cemetery Services

We offer all memorial services in Glasnevin Cemetery:

Glasnevin Cemetery Headstone Regulations (Important Information)

Glasnevin Cemetery has strict rules regarding headstone size, materials and installation. Requirements vary by section, but the following apply to most modern and traditional areas.

Headstone Height Limits

• Standard height: 900mm – 1050mm (3ft – 3ft 6in)
• Children’s plots: reduced height limits
• Traditional sections: may allow taller memorials

Headstone Width Limits

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

Permitted Headstone Types

• C1, OG & Half-OG upright granite headstones
• Polished & part-polished granite
• Children’s memorials
• Ceramic photos, gold leaf & laser etching

Kerbing Rules

• Kerbing is permitted in most lawn sections providing it has full slabbing 
• Some older areas may not allow kerbing

Foundation Requirements

• Glasnevin-approved concrete foundation
• Stainless-steel dowels / anchors required
• All installations must be registered & approved

Every memorial we install in Glasnevin is completed with respect for its long cultural and historical importance.

Glasnevin Cemetery Headstones – FAQ

Other Cemeteries We Serve

• Balgriffin Cemetery
• Dardistown Cemetery
• Fingal Cemetery
• Mulhuddart Cemetery

Local Burial Grounds in Glasnevin

• St. Mobhi Cemetery (historic churchyard)

St. Mobhi is a small historic graveyard in the Glasnevin area. For new memorials, inscriptions and renovations, Glasnevin Cemetery is the main location we service in Dublin 9.