Why Choose a Photo Memorial?
Memorials are often used to mark a resting place or to honour the life of someone who has passed away. Given the sentiment of these pieces, photo memorials have grown in popularity over the past few years, particularly due to the advances in technology and crafting techniques. We find that people cherish being able to design a memorial with personality, allowing memorials to be a better reflection of who someone really was to them – and often these pieces will include a photo.
Etched Photo Memorials
Etched photo memorials are ideal if you are looking a budget-friendly photo memorial. The etching processes vary depending on the material, but ultimately etching is an application of pressure that forms patterns within the surface of a material.
Brass is known to be a traditional choice for a memorial – however brass photo memorials are increasing in popularity too. The photos and text for these memorials are chemically etched into the brass. This process produces some incredible results, leaving sharp, clean lines and a high-quality image. It is this quality finish that preserves brass’ place as a much-loved material for memorial pieces.
The natural appearance of wooden memorials is attractive to many. Some find a wooden plaque to be a less formal option than the traditional use of brass or stone. The laser engraving process involves the lettering and images being burnt into the wood, leaving a stunning etched effect for these photo memorials. We have crafted several memorials like this, including portraits of both people and pets. These unique pieces make fitting tributes for loved ones that we have lost.
Stainless Steel is a stand out choice for a memorial due to it being a material of superb quality. Again, through the chemical etching process, a black and white photo can be added to these pieces (you can submit a black and white photo, or ask our talented design team to convert a coloured photo for you). Unlike printed photo memorials, this image will not fade, which is a definite advantage of choosing stainless steel.
Finally, aluminium is another great choice of material with its smart finish and elegant look. The photos are lasered into the material and come out very well.
Impact Engraved Memorials
This process is used on our granite memorial and is created when a Diamond bit is impacted upon the granite to make an image. This can then be left natural or be painted. It is a choice that is growing in popularity due to its uniqueness.
Porcelain Plaques:
Our photo memorial plaques are made from vitreous porcelain using ceramic pigments which are fade resistant. We produce these pieces in various shapes and sizes, enabling you to be creative with the design of a porcelain plaque. Once finalised, the photo memorial is fired at 860˚, making the piece durable. Our porcelain photo memorial plaques also come in a small range of different colours, which can be a lovely touch to experiment with.
Printed Memorials
Printed memorials are a wonderful way to pay tribute to a loved one. Some find the inclusion of a full-colour photo to be an important part of remembering someone through their memorial – which is why we offer several types of printed memorials.
Anodised aluminium has a reputation for being tough! It is that toughness that makes the anoprinted Aluminium memorials last a lifetime. The image is locked within a hard layer, preventing any damage from being able to come to the memorial itself (ideal if you’re looking for an outdoor memorial that may be at risk of vandalism). These pieces can be designed with either a silver or gold background (though we would recommend silver alongside images). We believe anoprinting to be the toughest kind of full print finish around, which is why this process creates memorials truly fit for purpose.
An alternative is the full colour printed memorial. Given the advances in technology, and the popularity of digital photographs, people seem to treasure being able to celebrate their loved ones with a full-colour photo memorial plaque. These full-colour photos can be set into a material of your choosing (wood, slate, granite or corian), or they can stand alone. These pieces look particularly special when mounted on a wooden backing board. We have been privileged to make a number of these pieces, some of which you can see below.
Who Are We and What Can We Do For You
Uk Memorials is a family run business with over 20 years of experience crafting high-quality, bespoke signage and memorials. We have experience crafting a wide range of bespoke pieces, utilising various materials and techniques. Our team is specialised in their own areas of craftsmanship, producing excellent results, and our customer services team can assist you at every stage of your experience with us. We are thoughtful about our approach, ensuring that you receive exactly what you are looking for.
If you have any questions or queries, we would love to hear from you!
Telephone – 01769 561355
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Website – https://uk-memorials.net/
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