What to Do After a Death Has Occurred
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Immediate Steps to Take
The passing of a loved one is a profoundly emotional and disorienting time. Knowing what steps to take in the immediate hours and days can help ease some of the stress during this difficult period. At Oak Funeral Services, we are here to guide you through every step with compassion and clarity.
Notify the Relevant Authorities
If the death occurs at home, contact the family doctor or an out-of-hours medical service. If the death happens in a hospital or care home, the staff will handle this for you. In cases of unexpected or accidental deaths, the police and coroner may need to be involved.
Limitless Versatility
If it can be cut from stone, we can likely make it. We handle everything from shelving and sills to table tops and wall cladding.
Material Matching
We can often craft smaller fittings from offcuts of your main project stone, ensuring perfect continuity throughout your room (e.g., matching sills to worktops).
Durable Elegance
Stone fittings provide a level of permanence and quality that timber or laminate simply cannot match, adding long-term value to your property.
Materials & options
Materials for Every Application
Different projects require different material properties. A fireplace hearth needs heat resistance, while a bathroom shelf needs to withstand moisture. We stock a vast range of natural and engineered stones to suit every functional and aesthetic need.
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Granite & Slate
Ideally suited for fireplaces and hearths due to excellent heat resistance. Their natural durability also makes them perfect for external window sills or garden features.
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Quartz & Sintered Stone
Perfect for internal fittings like shelving, alcoves, and furniture tops. Available in thousands of colours, it allows for creative freedom in modern interior design projects.
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Marble & Limestone
The choice for architectural elegance. We use these softer, classic stones for decorative items, internal cladding, and luxury bathroom details where aesthetics are the priority.
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How we work
Creating Your Custom Fitting
01. Idea & Consultation
Bring us your sketches, measurements, or templates. We discuss the feasibility of your design and recommend the best stone for the job.
02. Selecting & Templating
Select your material from our yard. For simple items like sills, we can work from your dimensions. For complex architectural fits, we visit the site to create a digital template.
03. Custom Fabrication
Our masons get to work cutting, shaping, and polishing your piece. We can add bespoke edge profiles, drainage grooves, or fixing holes as required.
04. Collecton or Installation
Smaller items like hearths or shelves can often be collected directly from our workshop. For larger or fitted items, our team will come to install them securely.
Case studies / portfolio
Unique Projects & Installations
We love a challenge. Here are just a few examples of how we have used stone to solve problems and create beautiful features in homes and businesses.
Boutique Hotel Bar, Brighton
We fabricated a stunning 15-metre bar top using Black Cosmic Granite with a leathered finish. The project included matching table tops for the lounge area.
Boutique Hotel Bar, Brighton
We fabricated a stunning 15-metre bar top using Black Cosmic Granite with a leathered finish. The project included matching table tops for the lounge area.
Projects Completed
Satisfied Clients
Years of Experience
Social proof
Client Feedback and Success Stories
We pride ourselves on our reputation for design, craftsmanship, and customer service. We work hard in maintaining high standards when it comes to your worktops.
FAQs
Questions? We’ve Got Anwers
Can you cut stone to match a template I provide?
Yes, if you provide a rigid template (e.g., made of MDF or hardboard), we can use it to cut your stone shape exactly in our workshop.
Do you sell offcuts for small projects?
We often have a selection of offcuts suitable for smaller projects like vanity tops, chopping boards, or small shelves. These can be a very cost-effective way to use premium stone.
Can you make holes for cables or plumbing?
Absolutely. We can drill holes of various diameters for plumbing, electrical cables, or fixings. Just let us know the positions and sizes required before fabrication begins.
Get in touch
Have a Unique Project in Mind?
Don’t limit your imagination. If you need a bespoke stone solution, South East Stone has the expertise to make it happen. Contact us today to discuss your ideas and get a free quote for your custom fitting.
Address
Unit 25 Newington Enterprise Centre, Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 7BP
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If you are seeking personal support or need guidance, our compassionate team is available for you 24/7. Do not hesitate to reach out.
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01984 248006