Slate & Granite Wedges, Blank or with Text

Name: The Sign Maker
Address: Yelland Farm Workshops,, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9BX, UK
Telephone: 01769 561355
Price range: £25 - £2000

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Granite Memorial Wedge

Granite Wedges

We can engrave the letters directly into the granite wedge. We do this using our sand blasting technique for larger letters and engraver for small lettering. The letters are then painted - black, dark blue, grey, cream, white, silver or gold. We also have Farrow & Ball match - Lichen which is a pale green and F&B Purbeck Stone which is a light grey.
We can use any of the fonts on our list but for the smaller lettering suggest using a bolder font without serifs.

Images can also be included:- £14 up to 100 mm in size, £18 100 - 200 mm, £24 200 - 300 mm, over 300 mm £28.00.Click here for Standard Images. If you are sending in you own image there is also an artwork charge - £36 Another option is to add a full colour porcelain photo.

We stock the Granite Wedges in Black , Dark Grey and Silver Grey in the standard sizes. We also have stock size granite plinths in five colours.

Dark Grey Granite Wedge

Celtic Grey Granite Wedge

Black Granite Memorial Wedge

More About Images

When adding an image to a memorial stone wedge, we typically sand carve the image along with the wording. However, for highly detailed images, this method is not suitable. To address this, we’ve developed techniques for creating intricate designs. One option is to inlay a painted panel, which is then laser-etched to reveal fine details. This method also allows for the inclusion of a small block of text, such as a poem. Another technique involves impact engraving, where a diamond-tipped needle strikes the granite to produce detailed etchings.

We are also able to include full colour photo plaques in either ToughPrint or Porcelain. Porcelain is mare tradtional and has been used in Italy for a long time. ToughPrint is also fully weatherproof has more vibrant colours.

ToughPrint Plaque Inset into Granite

Lasered Etched Detailed Image

Impact Engraved Detailed Image

Prices for Granite Memorial Wedges

Granite Wedges Price List

The Tall Engraved Wedge is 300mm at back and 260mm at front
Dark Grey Wedges are not available in the portrait sizes.

Dark Grey Granite Memorial Wedge

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Engraved Granite Wedges

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Wedges for Mounting Plaques

The blank granite wedges can be used as plinths for mounting plaques in other materials
such as stone-like corian, bronze or an engraved plaque.

Acrylic Plaque - Black Granite Wedge

Slate Corian Plaque - Black Granite Plinth

Bronze Plaque - Tall Black Wedge

The blank granite wedges arrive highly polished, but some customers prefer a more natural finish. We offer the option to sandblast the surface, revealing the raw granite underneath, for an additional cost of £5. While the sandblasted finish looks attractive on Celtic Grey and Dark Grey Granite, most people tend to prefer the sleek, glossy finish of black granite. Please note that green algae will grow more quickly on the unpolished, natural surface.

Slate Memorial Plinth

Slate Wedge Memorials

These slate wedges are particularly striking, especially when wet, as the natural layers of slate on the surface become incredibly beautiful. The surface is polished to a silky smooth finish. However, please note that slate contains natural features and variations. Click here to see an example.

Engraved lettering on slate wedges can be as small as 15mm, which is smaller than what's possible on granite. For smaller text, we recommend using simple, sans-serif fonts for clarity. As a standard, the letters can be left unpainted or painted in black, grey, cream, white, gold, or select Farrow & Ball colors like Purbeck Stone (light grey) or Lichen (light green). Click here for additional paint options.

For projects requiring extensive text or finely detailed images, we can inlay a coloured panel, which is then laser-etched for precision. These panels are available in any of our stock colours, with white and light grey being particularly popular choices. The panel can cover most of the surface or be a smaller inlaid shape, such as an oval, square, or rectangle. This method is ideal for intricate images like line drawings or for adding a poem or other detailed text.

Prices for Slate Memorial Wedges

Slate Memorial Wedges Price List

The blank slate wedges can be used as plinths
for mounting other plaques

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Wedges for Mounting Plaques

Slate Memorial Wedge

Slate Wedge with Inlaid Etched Panel

Slate Wedge with Standard Image

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What is a granite memorial wedge?

A granite memorial wedge is a solid piece of natural granite with a sloping face designed to display a personalised inscription. The angled design makes the memorial easy to read while allowing rainwater to run off naturally.

Where can granite memorial wedges be installed?

Granite memorial wedges are ideal for gardens of remembrance, natural burial grounds, cemeteries, churchyards and private gardens. They can also be used as lasting memorials in parks and other peaceful outdoor locations, subject to permission where required.

Are granite memorial wedges suitable for outdoor use?

Yes. Granite is one of the hardest and most durable natural stones available. It is highly resistant to frost, rain and sunlight, making it an excellent choice for permanent outdoor memorials.

What colours of granite are available?

We offer granite memorial wedges in a range of colours, including black, grey and red granite. Availability may vary depending on the size and style of the memorial.

Can I personalise a granite memorial wedge?

Yes. Every granite memorial wedge is made to order and can be personalised with names, dates, inscriptions, poems, verses, decorative motifs and selected images.

Can photographs be added to a granite memorial wedge?

Yes. We can engrave suitable photographs onto black granite using precision laser engraving. Alternatively, we can supply and fit full-colour porcelain memorial photographs for a traditional finish.

What is the difference between engraved and laser-etched lettering?

Deep engraving cuts into the granite and is suitable for larger lettering that can be paint filled. Laser etching produces very fine detail, making it ideal for photographs, intricate artwork and smaller text, but it is not deep enough to hold paint.

What colours are available for the engraved lettering?

Deeply engraved lettering can be left natural or colour filled. Popular options include white, gold, silver and black, depending on the granite colour and the appearance you would like to achieve.

Do granite memorial wedges require maintenance?

Very little. Granite is naturally hard and weather resistant. Occasional cleaning with water and a soft cloth is usually all that is needed to keep the memorial looking its best.

What sizes are available?

We offer a range of standard granite memorial wedge sizes, and many designs can also be produced to bespoke dimensions. Please contact us if you require a custom size.