Terms & Conditions
Rose & Thistle Grave Care
Effective date: February 2026
Our Services
- We provide grave and memorial care services including cleaning, tidying, maintenance and floral tributes.
- All work is carried out with care, respect and sensitivity.
- Clients authorise us to carry out agreed services on their behalf.
- Results may vary depending on the condition, age and materials of the memorial.
Condition of Memorials
- Older memorials may be fragile and require gentle cleaning methods.
- Some staining, weathering or deterioration may be permanent and cannot always be fully removed.
- We always use appropriate methods to avoid unnecessary damage.
Access & Visits
- Services are carried out within agreed service windows rather than fixed appointment times.
- Visit dates may vary due to weather, cemetery rules, permits and operational requirements.
- If access is restricted, the visit will be rearranged at the earliest reasonable opportunity.
Payment
- One-off services are payable on completion unless otherwise agreed in writing.
- Care plans are payable in advance or by agreed standing order.
- We accept bank transfer, cash and cheque.
- Clients are responsible for any failed payment or bank charges.
Service Timeframes
- Services are carried out within expected timeframes or care cycles rather than fixed dates.
- One-off cleans are typically completed within 6–8 weeks depending on conditions, access and workload.
- Regular care plans (monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly) follow their chosen cycle.
- Delays caused by weather or operational factors will be completed as soon as reasonably possible.
Liability
- We take reasonable care in all work carried out.
- We are not responsible for pre-existing damage or natural deterioration of memorials.
- We are not liable for weather or third-party damage after completion.
- We hold Public Liability Insurance for negligence-based claims.
- Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence.
Photography & Marketing
- We take photographs before, during and after work for records and documentation.
- Selected images may be used for marketing and promotional purposes, unless a request is made not to do so.
- We always act with dignity, respect and sensitivity when capturing and sharing images.
- Names or identifying details may be blurred or removed where appropriate.
Complaints
- If you are unhappy with any aspect of our service, please contact us as soon as reasonably possible.
- We will always aim to resolve issues fairly, respectfully and promptly.
Contact
Email: info@roseandthistlegravecare.co.uk
Phone: 07795 032010
Website: www.roseandthistlegravecare.co.uk
Address: 17 Downsview Road, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, PO35 5QS
Phone: 07795 032010
Website: www.roseandthistlegravecare.co.uk
Address: 17 Downsview Road, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, PO35 5QS