Genuine Natural Slate – Made to Last Outdoors

Our memorial plaques are made from genuine natural slate, selected for its distinctive texture, natural character and suitability for outdoor display. The traditional riven surface and naturally varied edges mean that every plaque has its own individual appearance.

A Personalised Memorial for a Much-Loved Pet

A personalised memorial provides a meaningful and lasting way to remember a beloved dog, cat or other cherished pet, creating a unique tribute to the companionship and memories you shared.

Your plaque can be personalised with details such as:

• Pet's name or names
• Dates of birth and passing
• Memorial messages and verses
• Poems, quotes and meaningful words
• Your own custom design or image
• Custom wording and layout requirements
• Favourite 2 photographs

Whether you are creating a pet memorial plaque, pet grave marker, dog or cat memorial, pet cremation ashes marker or garden remembrance plaque, each one is individually personalised and made to order, allowing you to create a unique and lasting tribute rather than a mass-produced memorial.

A Personalised Memorial for a Much-Loved Pet

Our personalised slate memorials provide a meaningful way to remember a beloved dog, cat or other cherished pet, creating a lasting tribute personalised with their name, dates, photograph and the words that mean the most to you.

Suitable for remembering dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, horses, ponies, birds, parrots, budgies, reptiles, lizards, tortoises and many other much-loved pets, each memorial can be individually designed to create a fitting tribute to your companion.

They can be used as pet grave markers, dog or cat memorial plaques, pet cremation ashes markers, garden memorials, graveside plaques, remembrance plaques or memorials for a favourite place of reflection.

Every plaque also has the option of an oak wood ground stake, providing an attractive way to position your slate memorial in a pet memorial garden, flower bed, graveside, burial area or other suitable ground without needing to permanently mount the plaque to a wall or surface.

A personalised slate pet memorial can also make a thoughtful and lasting pet loss, sympathy or remembrance gift, providing a special way for family or friends to honour the memory of a much-loved animal companion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add two of my own photographs to the memorial plaque?

Yes. This memorial plaque features two separate photo areas, allowing you to create a highly personalised tribute using two photographs or images of your choice.

Do both photographs have to be of the same pet?

No. You can use two photographs of the same pet or one photograph of two different pets. This makes the plaque particularly suitable for remembering two much-loved companions together or displaying two favourite memories of one pet.

Can I use something other than a pet photograph?

Yes. The two photo areas do not have to contain photographs of pets. You can provide logos, symbols, artwork or other images of your choice, subject to the supplied image being suitable for reproduction.

Can I have a photograph of one pet and a logo or design in the other photo area?

Yes. The two image areas can be personalised independently. For example, you could have your pet's photograph in one and a logo, emblem, meaningful image or other design in the second.

How are the two photographs produced?

Your chosen photographs or images are professionally prepared and printed onto UV-resistant film, then carefully sealed behind durable acrylic lenses. This protects the images while creating high-quality colour photo panels suitable for outdoor display.

Are the photographs suitable for outdoor use?

Yes. Our photo memorial system is specifically designed for outdoor use. The UV-resistant printed film is protected behind acrylic lenses, helping shield your photographs from everyday weather conditions and sunlight.

Is the memorial wording printed or laser engraved?

The memorial wording is precision laser etched directly onto the natural slate. This reveals the slate's natural light grey colour beneath the surface, creating a permanent finish that will not peel away like applied vinyl or printed lettering.

The two colour photo panels are produced separately using UV-resistant film and protected behind their acrylic lenses.

What can I have written on my pet memorial plaque?

Your plaque can be personalised with your pet's name or names, dates, memorial message, poem, verse, quotation or your own personal wording. You can also provide specific design and layout requests when ordering.

What types of pets are these memorial plaques suitable for?

Our two-photo memorial plaques can be created for virtually any cherished pet, including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, horses, ponies, donkeys, birds, parrots, budgies, reptiles, lizards and tortoises.

They are also ideal for creating a shared memorial for two pets.

Can you design the layout for me?

Yes. You do not need to design the plaque yourself. If no specific layout request is provided, we will professionally arrange your two photographs or images, wording and details to create a balanced memorial design that best suits the information supplied.

Can I use old photographs of my pets?

Yes. Older photographs can often be used, provided the images supplied are of sufficient quality. For the best result, we recommend sending the clearest and highest-resolution versions available rather than compressed screenshots where possible.

Can the plaque be used as a pet grave marker?

Yes. These plaques are ideal as pet grave markers, pet burial plaques and graveside memorials, providing a lasting way to mark the resting place of one or more much-loved companions.

Can it be used to mark my pet's cremation ashes?

Yes. A personalised two-photo memorial plaque can provide a meaningful way to mark pet cremation ashes, an ashes burial site or a dedicated remembrance area.

Can I use the plaque in a pet memorial garden?

Yes. Natural slate photo memorial plaques are particularly suited to pet memorial gardens, flower beds, gravesides, resting places and other special areas of remembrance.

Can the memorial plaque be displayed indoors?

Yes. Although designed for durable outdoor display, the plaque can also be displayed indoors as a personalised pet remembrance plaque or photo tribute.

What is the memorial plaque made from?

Each plaque is crafted from genuine natural slate, with a traditional riven surface and naturally varied edges. Because slate is a natural material, variations in texture, markings and edges give every memorial its own individual character.

What mounting options are available?

Our pet memorial plaques can be supplied with pre-drilled fixing holes and black screw caps, without holes, or with an optional oak wood ground stake, allowing you to choose the display method best suited to your memorial location.

Are black screw caps included when I choose fixing holes?

Yes. Where your selected mounting option includes pre-drilled fixing holes, black screw caps are supplied to provide a neat finished appearance over the fixings.

Can I choose a plaque without mounting holes?

Yes. If you prefer to use your own mounting method or do not require visible holes, you can choose the no holes option.

Can I have my two-photo memorial plaque with an oak ground stake?

Yes. The plaque has the option of an oak wood ground stake, providing an attractive way to position your memorial in suitable ground.

This is particularly useful for pet graves, memorial gardens, flower beds, ashes burial areas and other outdoor remembrance spaces.

Are different plaque sizes available?

Yes. Our personalised two-photo pet memorial plaques are available in various sizes, allowing you to choose a plaque appropriate for your two images, amount of memorial wording and intended display location.

Will I receive a proof before my memorial plaque is made?

If you select the proof option when ordering, we will prepare a design proof for you to review before your personalised memorial goes into production.

Where are the memorial plaques made?

Every personalised two-photo memorial plaque is professionally designed and produced in Britain by 1st 4 Signs, using genuine natural slate, professional laser technology and carefully selected materials.

Can I request a completely custom design?

Yes. As these plaques offer two personalised image areas plus laser etched wording, there is plenty of flexibility to create something different. You can supply pet photographs, logos, symbols, artwork, custom wording or other meaningful images, and provide any particular layout requests when ordering.