{"id":3,"date":"2026-04-13T18:46:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T17:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/akmemorials.com\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2026-05-06T17:12:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T16:12:36","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/akmemorials.com\/index.php\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Terms and conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AK Memorials Ltd \u2013 Terms &amp; Conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Design Accuracy<\/strong> All memorials, whether <strong>bespoke or standard<\/strong>, will be crafted to match the chosen design. Standard designs will strictly adhere to outlined drawings, while bespoke designs allow modifications before ordering. <strong>Once ordered, no changes can be made<\/strong> (additional costs will apply).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Material Selection<\/strong> Customers select the stone color of their memorial, and AK Memorials Ltd strives for a <strong>99.9% color match<\/strong>. However, we cannot be held responsible for natural blemishes or variations once dispatched by suppliers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personalized Inscriptions<\/strong> Customers work with our design team to finalize inscriptions. Changes can be made <strong>before confirmation<\/strong>; once approved, <strong>no further revisions are possible<\/strong> (costs will apply).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Additional Rear Design<\/strong> Adding design elements to the <strong>back of the memorial<\/strong> incurs an extra charge of <strong>\u00a3150.00<\/strong>, which will be donated to a <strong>charity chosen by AK Memorials Ltd<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Payment Terms<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>50% deposit<\/strong> or <strong>full payment<\/strong> (non-refundable) is required upon confirmation of the memorial.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If a deposit is paid, <strong>remaining balance<\/strong> must be settled before or on the day of fitting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Payment plans<\/strong> are available, subject to credit checks, with individual contracts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Failure to pay<\/strong> will result in immediate <strong>legal proceedings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cemetery Paperwork &amp; Permits<\/strong> Customers will be charged <strong>20% of the final payment<\/strong> for cemetery paperwork, permits, and invoices required for memorial installation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fitting &amp; Completion<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Standard fitting takes <strong>approximately 3 months<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bespoke orders may take <strong>up to 6 months<\/strong>, depending on:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supplier delays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shipping and material availability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weather conditions preventing installation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Material inconsistencies at the time of fitting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memorials for <strong>earth graves<\/strong> cannot be installed <strong>before 12 months<\/strong> due to clay settling. If installed earlier, <strong>customers are responsible<\/strong> for any subsidence-related issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Memorial Maintenance<\/strong> We provide <strong>cement filling repairs for 25 years<\/strong>, ensuring long-term durability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Post-Fitting Repairs<\/strong> If a memorial is damaged after installation, AK Memorials Ltd will consult with the grave owner. <strong>Repairs will be provided at an additional cost<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>External Damage Disclaimer<\/strong> We <strong>do not<\/strong> take responsibility for:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vandalism<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weather-related damage<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Damage caused by third-party memorial fitters or the public<\/strong> Any disputed damages will undergo a <strong>forensic assessment<\/strong> by independent stone manufacturers &amp; masons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"11\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Transport &amp; Liability<\/strong> AK Memorials Ltd ensures <strong>safe transportation<\/strong> of all memorials from our headquarters to the cemetery. In cases of transit damage, we <strong>will replace, alter, or refit<\/strong> as required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VAT Charges<\/strong> Where applicable, <strong>VAT<\/strong> will be charged on memorial products and services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Memorial Discoloration<\/strong> We <strong>do not<\/strong> take responsibility for natural discoloration after installation. Customers will receive <strong>guidance<\/strong> on proper memorial maintenance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal Disputes<\/strong> In the event of a <strong>dispute<\/strong>, AK Memorials Ltd will engage legal representatives promptly. Court proceedings will begin, and all <strong>legal costs will be added<\/strong> to the resolution process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AK Memorials Ltd \u2013 Terms &amp; Conditions Memorials for earth graves cannot be installed before 12 months due to clay settling. 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