26/06/2026
Some projects mean a little more than others, and this was certainly one of them.
We were contacted by Luke's parents with the idea of creating a lasting memorial within Luke's forever home in rural Wales. The property, which Luke lovingly renovated into the stunning award-winning home that went on to win Welsh House of the Year 2022, was the perfect setting for a tribute to his remarkable life.
Luke was an architect working in London, but above all else he was an incredibly proud Welshman. After fighting Stage 4 melanoma for 6 years, Luke sadly passed away when the cancer spread to his brain. Throughout his journey, Luke continued to inspire others, raising money for Melanoma Focus and helping to drive awareness and improvements in how melanoma is assessed and treated.
Working closely with Keith and Debbie, we discussed several options before recommending a locally sourced Welsh boulder which was rebated so the bespoke Welsh slate plaque would sit nicely inside it rather than engraving directly onto the stone on site. They immediately fell in love with the idea, and we moved forward with sourcing both the boulder and the slate locally, something we felt was a fitting way to honour Luke's deep love for Wales.
The poem, written by one of Lukey’s close friends, carries great meaning and pride for Debbie, Keith and the family. It was only right that we made the poem fit perfectly onto the slate plaque. In all honesty, it was a challenge, but one we overcame through several proofs until everything was just right 👌
It has been a privilege to play a small part in creating this lasting tribute to such an inspirational young man. We hope this memorial provides a peaceful place for family and friends to remember Luke for many years to come.
⚒ Memorial Plaques & Bespoke Designs
⚒ Additional Inscriptions
⚒ Re-gilding & Renovation
⚒ Memorial Cleaning & Restoration
⚒ Memorial Safety Repairs & Ground Anchoring
📞 Contact SW Monumental Masons for a free quotation.
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