Mrs Frugal Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 This is an interesting topic Kate! How about looking for local carvers and the prices of a nice piece of hardwood, just a suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Might be worth asking on INEBG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 Might be worth asking on INEBG That's an idea, Bron. Thanks. Annie - that's another good idea . Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Can't help Kate, but just wanted to say what a lovely idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Doesn't Phil Revnev do a bit of woodworking? It is a nice idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
