Materials
What materials are available for bronze memorials?
Our memorials are made with high-quality, lead-free bronze (Alloy NAVY-G-88-8-04).
Tip: View our Bronze Memorial Material Certification here.
Memorial Lines
How many memorial lines are there?
At Gemini, we offer multiple memorial lines that provide permanent remembrance for generations to come.
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Standard Memorials Oval fonts and sculpted emblems give our memorials the heritage appearance most associated with memorials and markers. |
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Custom Memorials This allows the family to work with the monument builder and provides additional flexibility to capture life and memories. |
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PhotoRelief Memorial A seamless blend of casting and photography, PhotoRelief for any plaque needs to tell a story with text and pictures. We can use one or more photographs to create a unique memorial that illustrates the customer's vision. High-resolution photos are required. |
Tip: We also offer niche and crypt plaques. Learn more about them here.
Sizes
What sizes are available for bronze memorials?
Memorials are available in several sizes for each memorial line. Select your memorial type, then the size best suited for the application.
Standard Memorial Sizes Available
| 20 in by 10 in | 24 in by 12 in | 24 in by 14 in | 16 in by 24 in | 28 in by 16 in | 36 in by 13 in | 44 in by 14 in |
Standard PhotoRelief Memorial Sizes Available
| 20 in by 10 in | 24 in by 12 in | 24 in by 14 in | 16 in by 24 in | 28 in by 16 in | 36 in by 13 in | 44 in by 14 in |
Custom Memorials
Custom memorials can be made in limitless shapes and sizes. Our industry-leading casting and machining capabilities let you offer plaques of large-scale and unique shapes to distinguish any memorial or monument.
Letter Styles and Copy
What letter styles and copy are available for bronze memorials?
Incorporate the family’s design vision to best represent their loved one with letter styles.
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Standard Memorial We offer our standard flat, oval, and government letter styles. Based on letter style and plaque size. |
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Standard PhotoRelief and Custom Memorial Choose any flat lettering style. |
Note: Custom font styles require a vector art file.
Tip: Add cast bronze letters to your memorial. Our multiple styles of cast letters help visitors easily find grave sites. Find more information about cast metal letters here.
Border Styles
What border styles are available for bronze memorials?
We have a variety of border styles to complement and finalize memorial designs.
Memorial Border Styles
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| Woodgrain & Rose | Woodgrain & Dogwood | Rock | Greek Key |
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Hammered | Brushed Bevel |
PhotoRelief Memorial Border Styles
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| Woodgrain | Rock | Hammered | Greek Key | Brushed Bevel |
Custom Memorial Border Styles
With custom memorials, customers can order custom borders for complete design freedom.
Colors
What background colors are available for bronze memorials?
While the most common memorial background finish is dark brown, we offer five standard color options. Customers can also select their own custom colors as colors can represent a personal expression.
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| Dark Brown | Light Brown | Black | Maroon | Green | Dark Blue |
Note: Custom colors are available.
Backgrounds
What backgrounds are available for bronze memorials?
We have a handful of backgrounds available for bronze memorials depending on the memorial line.
Standard Memorials
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PhotoRelief Memorials
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| Sand |
Custom Memorials
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| Sand | Classic Leather |
Note: Sculpted elements are only available in sand and classic leather background textures.
Scrolls
What scrolls are available for bronze memorials?
We offer unicast, standard, or classic scrolls for single or companion memorials. Scrolls can be provided with full dates or year only. We can supply a pre-need scroll without a death date or we can drill and tap the memorial to be used at a time of need.
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Epitaphs
What standard epitaphs are offered for bronze memorials?
Important phrases, thoughts, and quotes written in tribute to a loved one are vital elements of bronze memorials. We have ten thoughtful epitaphs to add to your bronze memorial.
Note: If you are ordering a custom memorial, write your own endearing thoughts, phrases, and quotes with a limitless canvas. Custom copy is available for custom memorials.
Emblems and Artwork
What artwork can be added to bronze memorials?
Capture personality with emblems and artwork that best illustrates loved ones. We have an extensive selection of symbols that cover values and heritage to personal faith. Additional emblems are available.
Timeless Memorial
Thematic Symbols
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| Eagle Banner | Lilies | Rose | American Flag | Veteran | Fish |
Religious Symbols
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| Christ | Rose Cross | Mary | Madonna | Angel |
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| Dove | Bible | Praying Angels | Praying Hands |
Sentiment Memorial
Choose from a vast selection of flat emblems and artwork or incorporate original artwork.
Vases
Are vases available for bronze memorials?
Add a permanent vase to honor loved ones. Vases are secured with a safety chain and can be stored in the base in a protected well. We have two vase designs. designs.
Vase Designs
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| Athens | Tuscan |
Custom Vase Locations
For flexibility in design, specify a custom vase location. Custom vase locations may require a custom granite base. Not available for standard memorial sizes.
Note: When ordering, please specify stud locations.
Military and Public Service
Are military or public service seals for memorials?
We offer military and public service seals to honor those who served. We can incorporate an official military branch seal or first responder seals, such as police and fire departments. These seals come in multiple sizes, but the level of detail will vary by the size ordered.
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| Marines | Army | Navy | Coast Guard |
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| Air Force | Police Department | Fire Department |
Portrait And Images Options
Can bronze memorials include portraits or images?
Include a portrait or image on your bronze memorial for a visual remembrance. Portraits and images are available with Custom Memorials.
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Bas Relief Standard overall height of 4 in up to 24 in with a finished depth of 3/4 in up to 1 in. |
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Etched Portrait on Metal |
Available in Custom Memorials only
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Flat Relief The level of detail will be based on size and preference. |
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PhotoRelief Additional lead times may apply. |
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Oval and Rectangular Ceramic Inserts A standard-size lank base with a full-color digital transfer applied to the blank. Additional lead time may apply. |
Oval and Rectangular Sizing
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| 2.3 in x 3.1 in | Rectangle | Oval |
| 2.7 in x 3.5 in | Rectangle | Oval |
| 3.1 in x 3.9 in | Rectangle | Oval |
| 3.5 in x 4.7 in | Rectangle | Oval |
| 4.3 in x 5.9 in | Rectangle | Oval |
| 5.1 in x 7.1 in | Rectangle | Oval |
| 7.1 in x 9.4 in | Rectangle | Oval |
Finishes
What finishes are available for bronze memorials?
Several distinctive finish options are available with bronze memorials, including edge color to provide the finishing touch.
Standard and Custom Memorials
Standard Clear Coat
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Optional Clear Coat
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Note: Memorials can have an oxidized background upon request.
Install Environment
Where are bronze memorials installed?
Our bronze memorials are for indoor and outdoor use.
What mounting options are there for bronze memorials?
We have two mounting options for bronze memorials.
- Blind Stud Mounting Set
- Blind Stud - Custom
More About Bronze Memorials
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