There is something special about memorials crafted with slate. Though a more cost effective choice than granite wedges, our slate memorial wedges have a simple elegance about them which makes them a truly fitting tribute to a loved one. 

Each piece of slate is unique. The grain and authentic features can be seen subtly running through the memorial, making it an ideal choice for those wanting a memorial that feels natural. The surface of the slate is smooth, as opposed to highly polished, enhancing it's features all the more. Slate can be left natural or we can add an oiled finish which darkens the slate and often brings out the natural markings more.

The wedges are 100mm in depth at the back and gently slope down to 50mm at the font which provides a lovely area in which the text can be deep engraved into. The benefit of a wedge is that the rain water does not pool in the letters but drains away which helps increase the longevity of the painted letters.

At The Sign Maker, we specialise in bespoke pieces, allowing you the opportunity to tailor the design of a memorial. 

Slate wedges can either have carved letters or they can be used to mount an engraved memorial plaque onto. We have a wide variety of engraved memorial plaques to choose from which you can view here but a popular choice is our Corian plaques as they already have a stone-like feel and look to them but unlike granite, they can have intricate detailing on them.

For our blank wedges for mounting plaques onto click here.

You can choose from a selection of  font, as well as a selection of letter colours and images.  You get the first 25 characters free, then every extra character is charged at 55p per character. Images can be included and we have a wide range of standard images to choose from. If you have a more specific image you can send an image into us. 

You can also have a photo memorial added to your granite memorial - give us a call or an email for more information on this.

We aim to make your slate memorial wedge just the way you want it - specify any extra details in the box entitled 'notes'. Payment can be made online with a card, by phone with card, by cheque or by BACS (online Banking).

Click here to see more memorials.