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Photo Memoral Etched in Granite and Marble

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Preserve the memory of that special person by etching a photo of them in granite and adding your special text. Our granite stones are high quality which is important for both the etching and durability.

Simply send us a photo and we'll create a beautiful etched memorial stone. The photo is etched into the granite with precision resulting in a highly detailed graphic. See the Image Gallery (under main photo) for examples.

We offer two top quality materials for your personalized memorial: black granite and black granite pavers.

1. GRANITE - OUTDOOR AND INDOOR USE:
Black granite is a premium polished granite that is light black in color and is 1/4" thick. Black granite will withstand extreme climates and does not "wear down".

Exception: The 18" x 24" granite piece is 1/2" deep and is shipped crated.

2. PAVERS - OUTDOOR USE:
If the memorial will be walked on, the 2" thick black granite Paver should be used. Pavers have straight edges. If the memorial is not going to be walked on, the 1/4" thick granite will work just fine. It is very durable and won't crack. Black granite will withstand extreme climates and does not "wear down".

DISPLAY OPTIONS:
1. Place the granite flat in the ground in a shallow indentation (can be set in cement if needed). Some customers display their memorial at an angle by making a landscape berm (mound of earth with flowers, ground cover, etc.)
2. Flat-mount using epoxy obtained from a hardware store. Pavers cannot be flat-mounted.
3. Display on an easel.

PHOTO & TEXT:
Email the text and photo to info@ourcornermarket.com. On the email's subject line, enter your Order Number. (Example: "Order 1234 - Photo & Text Attached").

Photo: Select a photo that has a sharp focus. The photo should be 250 dpi minimum. (If you need help on that, just give us a call.) There is an extra charge for multiple photos on one memorial. See Photo Tips.

Text: The total amount of text, including spaces, should not exceed 200 characters. The smaller the plaque, the smaller the lettering. For text that is longer than 200 characters, there will be an extra charge.

Click the small images below the main image for examples of memorials. If you like, you can indicate a style that you like best, but we'd like to use our artistic skills to custom design it for you. Upon completion, we may add your memorial draft to our gallery. Please let us know if you prefer not to have the memorial added.

Please note that granite etching will not look like the photo draft. See this page for an example. Care instructions are included with the product.

Free Draft:
A free draft is provided, along with a modification to that draft, if needed. After two drafts, we will contact you to discuss the cost of further modifications.

ORDER PROCESS:
1. Place an order.
2. Email the text and photo to info@ourcornermarket.com. Please include your Order Number on the subject line so that we can associate your text with your order.
3. We will send you a draft for your approval.
4. After you approve the draft, we will ship your order. You'll receive a tracking number so that you will know the scheduled delivery date.

For other photo memorials, go to Photo Memorials

Photo in granite memorial

The plaque looks great!

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Reviewed by: SM from PA. on 7/19/2016

Granite memorial paver for outdoors

Absolutely beautifully done memorial paver.High quality and was shipped quickly. Would recommend to anyone that wants a memorial paver for outdoors in a memorial garden. I purchased the black granite and it is so well made-so happy with it-thank you so much

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Reviewed by: KS from Ohio. on 11/3/2015

Thank you, thank you

Oh My Gosh! This plaque is just perfect! My co-worker and I have the chills and you have our hearty approval!!! What a wonderful design. Again thanks so very much! Our Corner Market Rocks!

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Reviewed by: P.G. from Chicago. on 9/21/2012

Closure

This beautiful black granite etching gave us closure. We miss our mother so much. But, it is wonderful to have this beautiful memory of her.

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Reviewed by: NZ from CA. on 9/3/2012

12x12 Granite Memorial

We ordered a 12" X 12" granite memorial for our parents for Christmas. It was very easy to place our order, and the price was great! We emailed the picture we wanted to use, and quickly received a proof. The proof was unbelievable. The detail was great, and they were able to take out some of the background in the picture we did not want.

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Reviewed by: W.K. from California. on 7/10/2012

Memorial

Last night we received the memorial in the mail. We thought but proof was unbelievable, but the actual memorial was even better. This is a wonderful gift, and we can not wait to give it this Christmas. Thank you so much for providing this wonderful service at such an affordable price.

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Reviewed by: RB from Des Moines. on 7/5/2012

My daughter and my father memorial

I lost my dad and my daughter at different times. I found this photo of Dad holding my girl. So, OurCornerMarket made it for me. It is so beautiful that it brings tears to my eyes. I miss them so much but looking at the memorial, It took me years to have this made and I'm glad it finally did it. It's a tribute to two wonderful people who will never be forgotten and always loved.

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Reviewed by: DF from CA. on 6/3/2012

Q: Can this be attached to an existing headstone? I am spreading my daughter's ashes over her father's grave and want some sort of a memorial to acknowledge that it is her final resting place. If this is not good, can you possible advise as to what may be suitable. Thank you.

Asked by: Barbara - 4/1/2017

A: Yes it can. We give you a proof to review before etching the stone. The granite cannot be walked on and most people do not place it upright because of the weight.

Our bronze plaques, pavers and porcelain inserts are also used.

http://www.ourcornermarket.com/Bronze-Plaque.html

http://www.ourcornermarket.com/Tree-Memorial-Personalized.html

http://www.ourcornermarket.com/I-Love-You-Photos-in-Porcelain.html

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Q: Do you ship international?

Asked by: Alejandra Decruz - 12/1/2017

A: We are sorry, but we ship within the continental U.S. only. Some of our customers have had orders forwarded to them by friends in the continental U.S. That may be a method that would work for you.

Or we accept checks. Simply select "Pay by Check" as the payment method. The check must be for U.S. dollars. When we receive your check, we'll process your order and ship it to the U.S. shipping address.

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Q: Are you able to put any color onto this memorial? For example a flag with a yellow line?

Asked by: Amanda - 1/11/2018

A: Hello. We are sorry, but this cannot be done in color.

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Q: How well will the photo etched on black granite last over time (say 40 years)?

Asked by: Chip - 3/23/2018

A: It will last forever provided that nothing severe is done, such as running a mower over it. The photo is etched deeply into the granite. You can clean the stone with soapy water if you wish.

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