Memorial stone with glass plate for photo / picture

A photograph that stays, in stone that lasts

Choosing a memorial for someone you loved is not a straightforward thing. You are looking for something that reflects who they were, and that will still be standing in thirty years. This grey granite memorial stone with glass plate does exactly that: a colour or black-and-white photograph, protected behind glass, set into natural stone.

What granite brings to a memorial

Granite is one of the hardest natural stones available. It resists weathering, holds its colour over decades, and withstands rain and frost without damage. The glass plate shields the photograph from moisture and UV exposure, keeping the image as clear and sharp as the day you chose it. That combination of material knowledge and precise production is what makes it reliable over the long term, not just in the short term.

What visitors will see is who they were

A photograph can say what words sometimes cannot. You choose whether that is a portrait you always associated with their smile, or a moment the two of you shared. That choice shapes what people will see and feel when they visit. The combination of granite and a glass-mounted photograph gives this memorial a personal quality that standard inscription alone cannot provide.

Colour or black-and-white: your choice

You decide whether the photograph is placed in colour or black-and-white. Black-and-white has a calm, enduring quality. Colour preserves the vividness of who they were. Both options are available on this stone.

Before you order: cemetery regulations and installation

Before placing an order, it is worth speaking with your local cemetery authority or burial board. Many cemeteries specify permitted dimensions, materials and forms for memorial monuments, and some require installation by an approved local stonemason. Any concrete base slab and supporting foundation beneath the stone must be installed by the cemetery itself. Checking these requirements first will save time and avoid any disappointment once the stone is in production.

Proof approval before production

Once you have placed your order, we will send you a visual proof for approval before production begins. This gives you the opportunity to check every detail, including any text, exactly as it will appear on the finished memorial stone.

If you have any questions, please do get in touch by phone or via the contact form and we will be happy to help you work through the details at your own pace.