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Tree Stakes, Crosses, Plaque Holders

Tree Stakes, Backing Boards, crosses and plaque holders
Tree Stakes, Backing Boards, Plaque Holders and Crosses

At The Sign Maker we have all kinds of tree stakes, plaque holders, crosses and grave markers to suit all situations. Everything from wrought iron to hard plastic, from budget sapele to beautiful oak. The oak post is ideal for woodland burials as it contains no metal parts. The large wrought iron plaque holders are suitable for larger memorial plaques. If none of these tree stakes or plaque holders are suitable - just tell us what you are looking for a our blacksmith or carpenters will make it for you. We also have stone wedges for mounting plaques on the ground.

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- These beautiful wrought iron spikes are made by a local blacksmith - perfect for smaller plaques with wooden backing boards. 

- These beautiful wrought iron spikes are made by a local blacksmith - perfect for smaller plaques with wooden backing boards. 

- A simple good value way to display smaller plaques. All fittings supplied.

- A simple good value way to display smaller plaques. All fittings supplied.

These are similar to the wrought iron spikes except that they have a metal plate attached to fit a plaque to. Tree sizes to suit plaques up to 180mm x 180mm

These are similar to the wrought iron spikes except that they have a metal plate attached to fit a plaque to. Tree sizes to suit plaques up to 180mm x 180mm

These wrought iron tree stakes with metal plate are available in two sizes to fit plaques up to A4 in size. Can even be used for slate  & granite memorials.

These wrought iron tree stakes with metal plate are available in two sizes to fit plaques up to A4 in size. Can even be used for slate  & granite memorials.

These plaque holders can be used to inset a stone tablet, a plaque on a wooden backing board or a bronze on a stone backing. Also suitable for large corian memorials

These plaque holders can be used to inset a stone tablet, a plaque on a wooden backing board or a bronze on a stone backing. Also suitable for large corian memorials

Available without a back plate  for 20mm thick information panels, backing boards for plaques, and 20mm slate, granite, or wooden signs. Black painted Tricoya back plates are also available, with 12mm back plate being ideal for 12mm engraved Corian, and 18mm back plate suitable for full-color panels.

Available without a back plate  for 20mm thick information panels, backing boards for plaques, and 20mm slate, granite, or wooden signs. Black painted Tricoya back plates are also available, with 12mm back plate being ideal for 12mm engraved Corian, and 18mm back plate suitable for full-color panels.

This double plaque holder has been hand made by our blacksmith from wrought iron, galvanised and painted - they are normally  black but can be left galvanised or painted one of our other stock colours. *

This double plaque holder has been hand made by our blacksmith from wrought iron, galvanised and painted - they are normally  black but can be left galvanised or painted one of our other stock colours. *

A more contemporary design - these wrought iron plaque holders are a very unique way of presenting your plaques.

A more contemporary design - these wrought iron plaque holders are a very unique way of presenting your plaques.

This professional tree stake, made from top quality angle iron, is extremely strong and durable. This stake is ideal for larger plaques and plaques that are mounted into concrete. *

This professional tree stake, made from top quality angle iron, is extremely strong and durable. This stake is ideal for larger plaques and plaques that are mounted into concrete. *

Corian has a real stone like finish with substantial weight. A hard wearing, fade and weatherproof backing board. If fitting to a metal tree stake stainless steel inserts can be fitted. #

Corian has a real stone like finish with substantial weight. A hard wearing, fade and weatherproof backing board. If fitting to a metal tree stake stainless steel inserts can be fitted. #

Beautiful wooden backing boards made from either oil rich Iroko or Sapele (deep red, similar to Mahogany). Used to mount engraved plaques, which can be bought separately. *

Beautiful wooden backing boards made from either oil rich Iroko or Sapele (deep red, similar to Mahogany). Used to mount engraved plaques, which can be bought separately. *

This is fantastic value for money, this one size tree stake includes the backing board. Ideal for plaques up to 150mm x 100mm

This is fantastic value for money, this one size tree stake includes the backing board. Ideal for plaques up to 150mm x 100mm

These can be used with a backing board to mount a metal plaque or with an engraved wooden plaque, or one of our toughprint aluminium plaques.

These can be used with a backing board to mount a metal plaque or with an engraved wooden plaque, or one of our toughprint aluminium plaques.

These can be used with a backing board to mount a metal plaque or with an engraved wooden plaque. Backing board not included.

These can be used with a backing board to mount a metal plaque or with an engraved wooden plaque. Backing board not included.

Quality wooden tree stake for use with backing board (to be ordered separately)

Quality wooden tree stake for use with backing board (to be ordered separately)

These heavyweight plinths are made from beam quality oak - hence the interesting cracks which are bound to appear. #

These heavyweight plinths are made from beam quality oak - hence the interesting cracks which are bound to appear. #

Designed to display memorial plaques at an angle close to the ground, these handcrafted wooden wedges improve visibility while helping rainwater run off the plaque surface. Made from durable hardwoods including iroko and sapele, or available in a painted finish, they provide an attractive and practical base for memorial plaques, commemorative tablets and remembrance markers.

Small
Overall size: 150mm x 90mm x 75mm
Viewing face: 150mm x 90mm

Medium
Overall size: 230mm x 130mm x 95mm
Viewing face: 230mm x 125mm

Tall Medium
Overall size: 230mm x 130mm x 190mm
Viewing face: 230mm x 125mm

Designed to display memorial plaques at an angle close to the ground, these handcrafted wooden wedges improve visibility while helping rainwater run off the plaque surface. Made from durable hardwoods including iroko and sapele, or available in a painted finish, they provide an attractive and practical base for memorial plaques, commemorative tablets and remembrance markers.

Small
Overall size: 150mm x 90mm x 75mm
Viewing face: 150mm x 90mm

Medium
Overall size: 230mm x 130mm x 95mm
Viewing face: 230mm x 125mm

Tall Medium
Overall size: 230mm x 130mm x 190mm
Viewing face: 230mm x 125mm

A metal free option for woodland burials - 2'x 3"x3" oak post angled ready to attach a wooden plaque. This is for the post only, please order plaque separately.

A metal free option for woodland burials - 2'x 3"x3" oak post angled ready to attach a wooden plaque. This is for the post only, please order plaque separately.

As well as metal tree stakes we also make angled hardwood posts to fix your backing board to. The backing board is front fixed to the post with screws

As well as metal tree stakes we also make angled hardwood posts to fix your backing board to. The backing board is front fixed to the post with screws

Solid Wooden Memorial Crosses - Hand made in a very sustainable hardwood known as Red Grandis and painted grey black, white or green. Plaques are extra.

Solid Wooden Memorial Crosses - Hand made in a very sustainable hardwood known as Red Grandis and painted grey black, white or green. Plaques are extra.

Solid Wooden Memorial Crosses - Hand made in Oak, Iroko or Sapele. Ideal for mounting plaques upon.

Solid Wooden Memorial Crosses - Hand made in Oak, Iroko or Sapele. Ideal for mounting plaques upon.

White Wooden Memorial Crosses - Hand made in Oak or Accoya, with engraved black acrylic plaque.

White Wooden Memorial Crosses - Hand made in Oak or Accoya, with engraved black acrylic plaque.

- Solid Wooden Memorial Crosses - Hand made in Oak, Iroko or Sapele, with engraved black aluminium plaque. The plaque can be the full width of the cross or smaller if you prefer.

- Solid Wooden Memorial Crosses - Hand made in Oak, Iroko or Sapele, with engraved black aluminium plaque. The plaque can be the full width of the cross or smaller if you prefer.

Solid hardwood cross, painted black, along with an engraved black aluminium plaque. They can be satin black or coated with Coach-Kote - a high gloss clear coach enamel.

Solid hardwood cross, painted black, along with an engraved black aluminium plaque. They can be satin black or coated with Coach-Kote - a high gloss clear coach enamel.

Solid Wooden Memorial Crosses - Hand made in Oak or Sapele, with engraved brass plaque.

Solid Wooden Memorial Crosses - Hand made in Oak or Sapele, with engraved brass plaque.

This is a beautiful and quite unusual wooden tree stake with its cut out cross design, excellent value for money.

This is a beautiful and quite unusual wooden tree stake with its cut out cross design, excellent value for money.

A selection of beautiful natural oak backing boards which are treated with a commercial satin varnish or a natural oil. All backing boards need to be 25mm larger than the plaque. *

A selection of beautiful natural oak backing boards which are treated with a commercial satin varnish or a natural oil. All backing boards need to be 25mm larger than the plaque. *

- Some of our materials look much better with a painted wooden backing board rather than a natural wooden backing board, particularly our more modern engraving materials. 

- Some of our materials look much better with a painted wooden backing board rather than a natural wooden backing board, particularly our more modern engraving materials. 

- Moulded plaque holders are ideal for plant stakes, grave markers and memorial tree stakes. The height is 295mm. They take a variey of different plaques including brass and aluminium. Plaque included. 

- Moulded plaque holders are ideal for plant stakes, grave markers and memorial tree stakes. The height is 295mm. They take a variey of different plaques including brass and aluminium. Plaque included. 

Beautiful natural Slate Wedges are an attractive way to present a plaque, which can be mounted onto the wedge. The smooth slate surface highlights unique markings in the stone to create a beautiful memorial.*

Beautiful natural Slate Wedges are an attractive way to present a plaque, which can be mounted onto the wedge. The smooth slate surface highlights unique markings in the stone to create a beautiful memorial.*

- These wooden plot markers can be used for both allotments or as a grave marker. They are made from the hardwood Iroko and treated with Devon Oil.

- These wooden plot markers can be used for both allotments or as a grave marker. They are made from the hardwood Iroko and treated with Devon Oil.