Singer Sarcophagus North East Of Anglican Chapel At Torquay Cemetery

The Singer sarcophagus, located north-east of the Anglican Chapel at Torquay Cemetery, is a Grade II listed monument commemorating Isaac Merritt Singer, who died in 1875, along with other family members. It was signed by the Monumental Company from Kensal Green. The sarcophagus is made of white Italian marble and rests on a polished grey granite plinth with steps, enclosed by a fence of polished grey granite posts connected by chains. Designed in the Renaissance style, it features corbelled diagonal buttresses and a coped oversailing lid. The monument is richly adorned with carvings of passion flowers, corn stalks, and vines. Inscription panels are present on all four sides, framed with foliage carvings. This opulent structure honors the founder of the Singer Sewing Machine Company, who also financed the construction of Oldway in Paignton. It is reported to have cost 'several thousand pounds'.