VJ Memorials

Including a portrait to your memorial is a wonderful way to capture a special memory or show your loved ones unique personality.  

Here are some options to consider.

• Metal/Ceramic Photo Tile Insert – A ceramic photo tile insert is the best way to showcase your loved one on their headstone or monument.  Photo tile inserts are extremely durable.  Our photo tile inserts have a lifetime guarantee from the manufacturer against fading and a 50% discount replacement warranty if vandalized.  You can choose a ceramic photo tile in full color or in black and white.  The color images are as close to the original as possible.  Their colors are more vibrant than anything else we’ve seen.  They also come in a variety of sizes and shapes.  Your photo tile insert is inlayed into your tombstone and a strong epoxy is used to secure the tile into the stone to prevent theft.
  
  Not all Ceramic Tiles are the Same!!!  Most Cemeteries are Littered with Cheap Tiles that have faded and or cracked over time.  Ours Tiles have a Lifetime Guarantee.  We have not seen any other tile hold up as well as the one we use.  Should the Tile Fade or Crack we will reproduce it from our files and Replace it Free Of Charge. As a Company that has been in Business for 52 Years, you can trust we will be there if you need us.

• Photo Etch – A photo etch is a black and white image that is engraved to appear just like a newspaper picture.  Your photographic image is a permanently sandblasted image into the polished area of a black granite stone.  The end result is as long lasting as the inscription itself.  What makes a photo etch unique is the ability to etch your photo in any size or shape.

• Tri-Tone Portrait – A tri tone portrait is a one of kind engraved image of your loved one.  Our artist hand draws a custom portrait for your memorial.  This process is engraved on black granite to showcase a life like portrayal of your family member in different shades of black and white.  Be sure to ask your counselor how a tri tone photo would enhance your memorial.

• Two-Tone Portrait – A two tone portrait is similar to a tri tone portrait.  Our artist can recreate any photographic image to produce a one of a kind gravestone.  The main differences are that your portrait can be created on any color granite and your image is engraved using a two dimensional technique.

No matter which photograph option you choose, it is sure to enhance the beauty of your memorial and make your loved ones tombstone stand out in the cemetery.

Tips for selecting your photograph:

• It is always best to select a photograph that is clean, without any ware or damage.
• Select a photograph that is at least 4 x 6 in size.  Smaller photographs may become distorted when blown up causing your photo to look grainy.
• Don’t worry if your loved one is on the wrong side of the photo.  We can flip the photographic image so that dad is on the left and mom is on the right.

Tips for sending your photograph:

• If sending an original or hardcopy be sure to put your information on the back of the photo.  The original will be returned to you.
• If sending a digital image be sure to scan your photo so it has a resolution of at least 300 dpi.  This will ensure the best possible clarity for your photo.  Photos scanned at a low resolution can appear blurry or grainy.  You should save your photo in a jpeg format (.jpg) to ensure that your photograph can be opened.
• Be sure to let your counselor know how you want to have your photo cropped or if you want the background removed.

Last updated on May 19, 2020 by Support Pages