Monumental Masons Sydney
Memorial Plaques For
Headstones Sydney
Need to design a memorial plaque for your loved one? Speak to our experienced masons about the best option to choose.
Need to design a memorial plaque for your loved one? Speak to our experienced masons about the best option to choose.
A memorial plaque (also known as a panel) is a simple, durable and economical way to honour a loved one. Whether you are adding a plaque to an existing headstone, installing one on a columbarium wall, or placing one as a standalone grave marker, we're able to design and engrave it with the same precision and care.
We supply and install memorial plaques across all Sydney cemeteries, in granite, bronze and marble.
The most popular choice, granite plaques are available in a wide range of colours and sizes. Granite is the most durable material for outdoor use and will retain its appearance and inscription legibility for generations without any maintenance.
Cut-in lettering on a granite plaque is a natural, permanent option that requires no upkeep. Gold leaf and painted enamel are also available for a more elegant finish, though these will require maintenance over time.
A classic and elegant option with a distinctive character. Bronze plaques have a long tradition in memorialisation and suit families looking for something a little different from granite. They can be customised in size and designed to include a range of emblems, motifs, borders and religious symbols.
Bronze plaques are typically cast with raised lettering, giving them a distinctive tactile quality. They are durable outdoors and develop a natural patina over time that many families find adds to their character.
Marble plaques have a long tradition in memorialisation and are still used today, particularly in heritage cemetery sections where marble is required or culturally appropriate. Marble has a classic, timeless appearance and takes lettering well.
It is worth noting that marble is a softer stone than granite and will weather more over time. Inscriptions can fade and the surface can erode in exposed conditions.
Many older cemetery plaques (particularly those made from marble) have eroded over time and eventually become unreadable. The inscription fades, the surface deteriorates, and what was once a meaningful tribute becomes illegible.
In most cases the best solution is to replace the old plaque with a new granite one. Because granite is engraved rather than painted, the lettering is permanent and will not fade. A replacement granite plaque will outlast the original marble by many decades.
If you have an existing plaque that needs attention, contact us and we will assess what is needed and provide a quote.
We are here to guide you through every decision, honestly and without pressure. Speak with one of our experienced masons today about a memorial plaque.