Your submitted details will be verified by the RQMF administrator and an acknowledgement email sent containing the login link. If there are any problems encountered receiving a login, please check your spam folder. If the RQMF acknowledgement has gone into spam it will need to be redirected to your email inbox before using the login link.

RQMF is a dedicated register specifically deigned for burial authorities usage. Burial authorities can make enquiries, submit technical questions and provide feedback  using the NAMM | Contact form. 

If any problems are encountered applying for a login please contact info@rqmf.org.uk.

About the RQMF

RQMF is currently the only dedicated memorial fixers register with registration details made viewable only to burial authorities via a freely provided login. The fundamental aim of the RQMF is to support burial authorities in their health and safety obligations to provide safe burial ground environments. The application of RQMF regulated compliance helps ensure  industry standards of memorial fixing such as the current NAMM Code of Working Practice and British Standard BS8415 are applied and maintained. 

Although administered by NAMM RQMF listing on its own does not imply or give just claim to NAMM membership and the the RQMF logo should be used by RQMF registered Businesses. The NAMM retail members’ logo can only be used if the RQMF Registered Business is also a full retail member of NAMM. Misuse of the NAMM logo could result in a breach of Trading Standards regulations and removal from the RQMF Register.

The RQMF fully supports Burial Authorities in their duty of care obligations to ensure memorials are installed safely in compliance with industry standards such as BS8415 and the NAMM Code of Working Practice. The RQMF can only deal with issues regarding the non compliant unsafe installation of memorials or the non compliance of cemetery regulations, The RQMF cannot provide support regarding issues of a contractual nature that are not related to the safe and compliant fitting of memorials.

RQMF; Benefits for Burial Authorities/Dioceses

• GDPR Compliant.
• Assures those permitted access to work are suitably qualified and insured.
• No registration or administration cost to the authority.
• A database of certified memorial fixers and accredited businesses administered by NAMM.
• Memorial fixers current public liability and business insurance status are centrally verified.
• Compliance with NAMM Code of Working Practice and BS8415 is required.
• Full time RQMF administrator.
• Spot checks and inspections by City & Guilds Assessors.
• Prompt action against non-compliance with CoWP and BS8415.
• Disciplinary panel of independent assessors – no cost to the authority.
• Free NAMM Code of Working Practice and BS8415 updates.
• Interactive website.
• Free Technical support and guidance.

RQMF; Benefits to memorial fixers

• Simple, cost-effective registration.
• All nationally accredited qualifications recognised.
• Full time RQMF administrator.
• NAMM Code of Working Practice assures BS8415 compliance.
• Trusted Administration by NAMM the only national trade association for memorial masons.
• Independent Appeals panel in Disciplinary cases.
• Technical guidance and support always available.

The RQMF is a database of memorial fixers/installers/erectors who have demonstrated practical competency and essential knowledge to install a memorial to the required standard as detailed in the NAMM Code of Working Practice in compliance with BS8415.

Burial Authority access to the RQMF is free via an individual login, technical support and the monitoring of RQMF registered memorial fixers is also provided.

All RQMF registered Memorial Masonry Companies and their fixers must sign an undertaking to abide by the decisions of an independent disciplinary committee formed to oversee any alleged breach of fixing standards made against them.

Inclusion onto the RQMF confirms those listed permit their details to be accessed by the relevant authorities via this on-line Register.

The RQMF helps Burial Authorities to confirm that those they permit access to work are appropriately qualified and have the required up to date insurance cover in place. All those listed on the RQMF must agree to work in compliance with the current NAMM Code of Working Practice and British Standard 8415 and provide a guarantee of conformity.

RQMF registration is available to memorial masonry businesses and fixers/installers/erectors whether they are members of NAMM or not. Burial Authorities do not have to sign up or join any organisation to gain access to receive their free login to access the registers data base.

The Register is administered by a full time RQMF administrator.

Easy access to all relevant registration data relating to both memorial masonry businesses and fixers is available free of charge to Burial Ground Authorities/Dioceses administrators.

RQMF registered Memorial Fixers are issued with a numbered registration card that includes qualifications, photograph and contact details and the database contains critical information such as current insurance details and is constantly updated to ensure up to date information and individual fixer validation.

NAMM is a City & Guilds Assured training provider and approved assessment centre. NAMM provide City & Guilds Assured training and final assessment for the unit Fix and Secure Memorials (F.A.S.M.) Successfully passing a NAMM City & Guilds Assured final assessment for the F.A.S.M. enables awarding the NAMM City & Guilds Assured certificate and City & Guilds Assured Digital credential which demonstrates the require knowledge and practical ability to instal a memorial to current BS8415 and the NAMM Code of Working Practice.  Memorial fixing qualifications accepted for RQMF registration are as follows:

• The full NVQ Level 2 for Stonemasonry; or
• The QCF194 unit of the NVQ Level 2, Fix and Secure Masonry (VR194 & MR260 also accepted); or
• City & Guilds NPTC/ Assured  Accredited memorial fixing qualification.

The Memorial Masonry Businesses will be registered annually on producing:-

• Current Public and Employee Liability Insurance to the appropriate level
• Risk Assessment in the Cemetery or Churchyard
• Health & Safety Policy for businesses with more than 5 employees