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[Mrs Frugal]

A bit of a long shot but a good friend of mine died a few weeks ago and I've just been contacted by his daughter as the burial ground are wanting to charge them £200 for a headstone carved on a cross section of tree trunk. They look something like this but with the person's name and date of birth and death on...

 

 

This seems pretty OTT for a slice of tree trunk and they just can't afford this so I've said I'll ask around to see if there's a cheaper alternative. Does anyone know of any wood carvers who would be able to produce something similar for a lower price?

Edited April 30, 2008 by Guest

[ubereglu]

This is an interesting topic Kate!

 

How about looking for local carvers and the prices of a nice piece of hardwood, just a suggestion.

[Mrs Frugal]

Yes, I'll look locally Liz. There might be someone listed. I wondered if anyone carved for a hobby who might like a little project to work on.

[bronze]

Might be worth asking on INEBG

[AnnieP]

Sounds an awful lot of money! Don't know anyone Kate, but it would probably be cheaper to buy a wood burning kit thing, you know, where you can brand it?

I could probably supply a cross section of an oak tree, if that helps: Had a fella to cut up my fallen one on Monday, and he has left lots of bits for horse jumps...

[Mrs Frugal]

Might be worth asking on INEBG

 

That's an idea, Bron. Thanks.

 

Annie - that's another good idea . Thank you.

[Popcorn]

Can't help Kate, but just wanted to say what a lovely idea.

[Snowy]

Doesn't Phil Revnev do a bit of woodworking?

It is a nice idea.