A popular choice for tributes of varied shapes and sizes, burial plaques are a fantastic accompaniment for a gravestone, headstone or other ornamental piece dedicated to a departed loved one. Made of different materials either to achieve a certain appearance or to remain intact throughout certain conditions, our brilliant selections are long-lasting and look fantastic to boot. Consult Stewarton Memorials for plaques constructed from metal, stone or wood, and read through this guide for the definitive benefits of each.
The Significance Of A Plaque
Plaques are a great option for the grave site of your departed loved one, allowing you to include a short descriptive passage, lines from a poem, a quote or something more creative and fitting. These strips of material are attached to the gravestone itself or located separately away from the stone, acting as a personal touch for visitors, and as a tribute. Often crafted from either metal, flat stone or sometimes even wood, these additions are often bespoke in nature, one-of-a-kind and memorable. Materials are often chosen on the basis of their design, and how easy they are to maintain.
Metal Choices
Metal plaques, whether cast or etched, are designed to withstand outdoor elements and maintain their durability over time, making them a great choice if your custom gravestone is directly exposed to the conditions within an open patch of land. Resistance to unpredictable weather conditions and corrosion isn’t the only perk, as these visually stunning burial plaques are undeniably eye-catching too. A bronze-effect or gold finish certainly provokes a classy appearance, and proves easier when organising inscriptions.
Stone Options
Uniform in appearance and equally able to resist varied conditions, stone options are preferable for those looking to make a statement with their plaque, and remain cohesive with the material of the gravestone itself. Carved from various types of stone, such as Welsh slate, marble, granite, or sandstone, these plaques blend seamlessly with their environment, and will often correspond in colour and design with the presentation.
Opting For Wood
The sustainable option, and one to pay tribute to a loved one who perhaps valued the environment, wood is a fully-organic material that is eco-friendly as standard. In the midst of increasing concern for the environment, this material is preferred to stone and metal which isn’t biodegradable in nature, and may be non-recyclable in some instances. Easy to manufacture into set shapes, our Stewarton Memorials team ensure your plaque can be crafted to a specific shape and design with relative ease.
As a family run business, our goal is to provide every client with the highest level of care possible, always working with compassion and integrity. Our caring team is more than happy to assist you in choosing the right individual plaque or funeral headstone, accounting for your situation and specific needs. Trust us to provide everything from restoration to custom gravestones. Contact today.
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