A commemorative plaque may be used on its own or as part of a wider memorial. It may be placed on a building, wall of remembrance, bench, tree or other approved setting.
Our plaques are made to order. We help you consider the material, size, inscription, fixing method, and any permission that may be needed before work begins.
Our BRAMM-accredited team will guide you through the practical details, from material choice and wording to fixing and permissions.
Stone plaques may be suitable for buildings, walls, or formal memorial settings. Metal plaques are often used for benches, trees, and walls of remembrance.
Size is guided by the setting, the wording, the method of fixing, and any rules set by the churchyard, cemetery, council or other authority.
We will explain the practical differences clearly. For more detail on lettering methods, see our engraving and carving page.
For churchyard memorials, cemetery memorials, walls of remembrance and public settings, there may be rules on size, material, wording, finish and fixing.
Where a permit is required, we usually help by drafting the permit form, liaising with the relevant authority, and dealing with the permit fee.
The available area in a plaque inscription is often limited, so wording may need to be adjusted to suit the size and material.
We prepare the inscription layout before the work is carried out, so names, dates, spacing, and line breaks can be checked.
If the plaque forms part of an existing memorial setting, we will consider how the lettering should sit alongside what is already there.
The design process begins with a conversation.
We will usually ask:
From there, we can prepare advice, layout details and an estimate. If approval is needed, we will guide you through that stage.
A plaque is sometimes part of a wider piece of work.
We provide additional inscriptions and cleaning and restoration services.
Our work also includes churchyard memorials, pet memorials, cemetery memorials, and public monuments.
If you would like to discuss a plaque, you are welcome to speak to us directly. We will explain what is likely to be suitable and what information is needed before anything is made.
Call 01892 750120 or email enquiries@burslem.co.uk.
