Memorial Plaques with Photos Details & Specifications
Product Overview & Specifications
Core Features:
- Material: Cast or Egraved Bronze
- Finish Options: Brushed Satin
- Mounting: Blind Studs or Screws through face
- Size Range: Custom sizes available, typically 2" to 84" wide
- Thickness / Depth: ¼" to ¾", depending on plaque size
- Raised lettering
- Standard fonts, background colors, and borders available
- Choice of: Etched Photo, Photo Relief, or Bas Relief Portrait or Full color UV printed photo
- Protective clear coat for outdoor durability
- Indoor or Outdoor Use
- Add custom raised logos or fonts
- Custom Finish Options: Patina, Polished, or Oxidized
- Background color in custom Pantone paint match
- Decorative Rosettes available for Screw Mount
Materials, Finish & Customization Options
Installation Methods
- Mounting hardware included.
- Common mounting options include blind studs, screws through the face (can include decorative rosettes), or stake and post options. The appropriate method depends on plaque size, material, and mounting surface.
- Nationwide installation available — request a quote and provide a photo of your wall or building to receive a custom estimate.
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Memorial Plaques with Photos
Starting at: $1,067.00
Our memorial plaques with photo is a lasting and meaningful way to recognize founders, executives, colleagues, or historical figures. Each piece is meticulously crafted from solid cast bronze with raised lettering, designed to preserve stories and achievements for generations to come.
Choose from a variety of portrait styles to reflect the level of detail and presentation you desire. Bas relief offers a sculpted, dimensional likeness for a classic and elegant tribute. Photo relief provides a softly contoured image cast into the plaque surface. Etched photos capture crisp detail and contrast, while full-color or halftone UV printing brings your portrait to life in vivid color. Every bronze plaque with photo is built to endure, with a lifetime guarantee for both indoor and outdoor memorial plaque installations.
Order online for standard sizes, or request a custom design using our quote form if you’d like guidance. Our expert team will help you with layout, portrait selection, and sizing. Each bronze portrait plaque includes professional design and proofing, mounting hardware, rush options if needed, and optional nationwide installation — ensuring your tribute is as enduring as the memory it represents.
Customize and order below, or get a quote for custom orders or larger projects.
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For custom orders and larger projects please use our Custom Quote Form, or feel free to Schedule a Call, and we can help you figure out the best options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bronze portrait plaques are crafted from solid cast bronze, offering durability, timeless appearance, and excellent outdoor resilience. Depending on the project size and layout, precision tooling may also be used. Each plaque is sealed with a protective clear coat and naturally develops a beautiful patina over time.
We offer several portrait options to suit your design needs: - Bas Relief: Hand-sculpted three-dimensional bronze portraits - Photo Relief: Photos converted into low-relief bronze renderings - Etched Images: Fine black-and-white line art or detailed illustrations - UV Printed Images: Full-color or black halftone portraits printed directly onto bronze — suitable for both interior and sheltered outdoor displays
Yes. In addition to the portrait, plaques can feature: - Raised lettering for names, dates, and dedications - Background textures such as stippled, pebble, or leatherette patterns - Paint-filled backgrounds in standard or custom colors - Military branch seals, university logos, or civic emblems if needed
Yes. Cast bronze plaques are built for long-term outdoor durability, withstanding rain, sun, snow, and temperature changes. Over time, a natural patina enhances the plaque's character without reducing portrait clarity.
Most bronze portrait plaques range from 12" × 18" to 24" × 36", but custom sizes are available. The amount of text, detail, and portrait style may influence the recommended size for best visual clarity.
Bas relief portraits are hand-sculpted in clay by a professional artist based on your submitted photograph. Once approved, the sculpture is used to create a mold for casting in bronze. After casting, the portrait is hand-finished and patinaed, creating a timeless, dimensional tribute.
Photo relief portraits capture basic facial features and likeness with low-relief depth. They work well for standalone portraits and can also accommodate background scenery or full photo collages. Clear, high-resolution photos with strong contrast produce the best results.
Please send a high-resolution, sharp photo of the individual, ideally facing forward or slightly angled. We accept digital files (JPEG, PNG, TIFF) or high-quality scanned prints. The better the original image, the more accurate and detailed the final portrait will be.
Yes. We can create plaques featuring multiple individuals through grouped bas reliefs, multiple photo reliefs, or a series of UV printed images. Larger plaque sizes are recommended to maintain proper portrait clarity and balance.
Yes. UV printed images are durable for both interior and sheltered exterior installations. We offer UV prints in full color or black halftone, providing flexibility in design. For plaques fully exposed to outdoor weather, cast or etched portraits are recommended for maximum longevity.
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Order easily online, use our quote form to describe your needs, or schedule a consultation to talk to an expert.
Design and proof
Once you place your order, our design team prepares an online proof for your review.
Nationwide Installation
We produce and ship your signage with care. We have expert installers around the country for a turnkey solution.
What Sets us Apart for Memorial Plaques with Photos
Rush Service
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Free Shipping Nationwide
Careful packaging and free shipping (on orders over $500).
Turnkey Installation
Don’t lift a finger, let our experts install your memorial plaques with photos.
Nationwide Installation, Local Expertise for Memorial Plaques with Photos
We specialize in memorial plaques with photos projects of any scale, from standard online orders to large custom signage. With professional installers based in major metros including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Miami, Dallas, and San Francisco—and everywhere in between—we work closely with architects, contractors, and designers to ensure precision and consistency on every project. Our deep capability in memorial plaques with photos sets us apart from local sign shops.
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