Get a Custom Statue to Honour Your Loved One

Losing someone special is never easy, but remembering them in a beautiful, lasting way can bring comfort and peace. At Mankweng Tombstones, we help you create a custom statue that celebrates your loved one’s life, character, and legacy. Crafted from high-quality materials like granite, marble, and now bronze, our custom statues are designed to stand the test of time, physically and emotionally.

We are proud to be among the top tombstone manufacturers in South Africa, offering affordable and artistic memorial solutions for families across the country.

Why Choose a Custom Statue?

A custom statue is more than a marker — it is a timeless tribute that tells a story. Whether you want to honour a beloved parent, child, leader, or friend, statues offer a meaningful and unique way to preserve memories.

Benefits of a custom statue:

• Personal Expression: Reflect your loved one’s personality, faith, or culture.
• Lasting Materials: We offer granite, marble, and bronze statues built for longevity.
• Spiritual & Cultural Value: Statues have deep meaning in African heritage and religious practice.
• Emotional Comfort: Seeing your loved one’s memory honoured through art helps with the healing journey.
  

Learn how statues were part of significant unveilings like Kgoshi Machaka’s tombstone unveiling beautifully executed by our team.

Design Options – From Angels to Bronze Figures

Every custom statue we produce is a collaborative effort between our skilled artisans and your family. You can choose:

• Guardian angels, doves, or crosses
• Lifelike full-body sculptures
• Spiritual or cultural symbols
• Elegant bronze memorials with superior detail
  

Explore our full selection in the Tombstone Factory Catalogue and find inspiration from past custom works.

We also guide you through what matters most — from what is written on the tombstone to what a modern tombstone looks like today.

Laybye Options and Nationwide Delivery

We know memorials can be costly. That’s why we offer 12-month laybyes in all provinces to make your tribute more affordable. Learn more about our tombstone laybye options.

Wherever you are in South Africa — from Gauteng, Limpopo,  Kwazulu-Natal and Cape Town to Mpumalanga and Free State — we proudly offer nationwide delivery.

If you’re in Kempton Park, Burgersfort, Gauteng, Botswana, or Johannesburg, we’ve got you covered.

Helpful Tips When Ordering a Custom Statue

Here’s how to make the most of your custom statue journey:

• Start with your loved one’s personality — Was he a spiritual man? Was she a community matriarch?
• Use symbolic gestures — A hand raised, eyes lifted, or a peaceful pose can say so much.
• Incorporate engraving — Combine the statue with our picture engraving services for an even more personal touch.
• Understand the cost — Visit How much does a tombstone cost in South Africa? for insights.
  

You can also read about what to wear to a tombstone unveiling and who should conduct it, helping you prepare for a respectful ceremony.

We Honour Your Loved Ones With Heart and Craftsmanship

From bronze to granite, angels to doves, statues to headstones — Mankweng Tombstones gives you options to remember your loved ones with pride and peace. Whether you want to combine your statue with one of our cheap headstones, or simply need guidance on tombstone prices in Pretoria or Polokwane, we are ready to help.

We continue expanding to serve more families, with new branches in Polokwane and Lotus Gardens, ensuring you always have a local team nearby.

Let’s Build Something That Lasts Forever

Your loved one deserves a memorial that stands with honour and grace. With Mankweng Tombstones, your custom statue will be more than stone — it will be a story in sculpture.