The Sign Maker: Unusual & Bespoke Memorials
The Sign Maker For The Very Best In Bespoke Memorials - Bronzes, Pet Memorials, War Memorials, Crosses And Caskets...
Bespoke Memorials for Graves, Gardens
and Special Places
Our bespoke memorials are created for customers looking for something a little different from a traditional memorial plaque. Every memorial can be personalised to create a fitting and lasting tribute to a much-loved person or pet.
Depending on the design, memorials can be made from materials including natural stone, slate, granite, Corian, bronze, brass, stainless steel and hardwoods. Lettering can be engraved, carved, cast or printed, with options for motifs, photographs, emblems, crests and other personalised artwork.
For larger commemorative projects, including war memorials and public memorials, we can work with councils, organisations, churches, clubs and community groups to develop a design suited to the location and purpose. These can incorporate engraved or cast plaques, stonework, crests, logos and detailed inscriptions.
Because these memorials are often highly personal, many are made completely to order. If you have an idea, photograph, sketch or simply know the type of tribute you would like to create, our experienced team will be happy to discuss the possibilities and help develop a suitable design.
War Memorials
We can make a war memorial in any of the materials we use. The cast bronze is superb, very long lasting but the most expensive. For smaller plaques, the hand paint zinc with raised letters is somewhat similar, again very long-lasting and very effective. Brass plaques are still very popular, with the 3 mm option being the most appropriate. Engraved stone-like corian is more often used than stone itself as we can engrave with more detail than is possible with real stone. New to the scene of war memorials are the engraved wooden tablets. The plaque in the image was made from Cast Polyurethane.
Woodland, Photo-Slot, Bamboo & Painted Wood Ashes Caskets
Woodland Ashes Caskets - Substancial wooden caskets individually made by our carpenters using wooden dowels. Ideal for green burial grounds - no metal used.
Photo Slot Oak Caskets - Made from high-quality solid oak, it includes a photo slot on the front. The top can be personalised with laser engraving or a plaque.
Bamboo Casket - Good value simple ashes caskets in four sizes for loved ones or pets. Crafted from sustainable, fast-growing bamboo, this is an eco-friendly casket.
Painted Wood Caskets - Made from wood based Tricoya which is exceptionally durable. We can also make these painted ash caskets to order in any size.
Bronze Memorials
Very Long Lasting Memorial Plaques. Bronze is renowned for its exceptional strength, hardness, and resistance to corrosion. Cast bronze plaques can endure the elements for centuries, ensuring that the memory of loved ones lasts for generations. Its distinctive, warm, and classic appearance makes bronze a timeless and elegant choice for memorial plaques.
While computers are used to create the pattern for casting, the actual casting process follows techniques that date back to the Bronze Age. We have standard fonts and colours, but we can fully customise your memorial plaque just the way you want it.
Memorials for Children
Choosing the perfect memorial can be challenging at the best of times, but we understand that decisions surrounding the memorial of a child must be particularly difficult. Firstly, we'd like to say that we are sorry if this is a loss that you are experiencing in this season, our hearts go out to you.
Pet Memorials
We can create personalised pet memorials using any of our materials. Whether you prefer wood, metal, granite, slate, stone-like corian, or acrylic, we can craft a beautiful tribute that honours your beloved pet. Our pet memorials can be made in any size to suit your needs and space requirements.
You have the flexibility to choose from a wide variety of fonts, and you can select one of our standard images or provide your own image or even a photo to be included in the design. Whether displayed in your garden, home, or any cherished spot, our custom-made pet memorials will serve as a lasting reminder of the love and joy your pet brought into your life.