Memorial stone with laser engraving 'Cloud'

A place that remains

You are not looking for a stone. You are looking for a place where the memory of someone you loved can be seen and kept, in every season and over many years. The 'Cloud' memorial stone in black granite offers exactly that: a monument built to last, with a portrait or image held precisely in the surface of the stone itself.

Laser engraving in black granite

Black granite has a dense, smooth-polished surface that makes it one of the finest materials available for laser engraving. The laser burns the image directly into the stone, creating a result that is fully resistant to rain, frost and sun. There is no coating to lift, no ink to fade. The cloud as a form carries its own quiet meaning here: not a cliché, but an image of something that is always present even when it cannot be seen. If you are choosing this stone for someone who is no longer visible to you but never truly gone, that shape speaks for itself.

Your own photograph or image

You can choose from a selection of existing images, or supply your own photograph or artwork. For a sharp, clear result, please provide your image at a minimum resolution of 300 DPI. A portrait, a place that mattered, or an image that describes the bond you shared: the engraving makes it permanent. The stone can also be personalized with a name, a date, or a phrase chosen for this person specifically, not a sentiment that could belong to anyone.

Approval before production

Once you have placed your order, we will send you a proof for approval before production begins. This gives you the opportunity to check every detail of the text and image carefully before anything is cut into the stone.

Practical things worth knowing before you order

Granite is one of the hardest and most weather-resistant stones available. It does not absorb moisture and will not crack under frost, which makes it well suited to permanent outdoor placement. Before ordering, there are a few practical steps worth taking.

Check with the cemetery first

Please note: before placing your order, we strongly recommend speaking with your cemetery manager or local authority about what is and is not permitted at your specific burial ground. Many cemeteries have rules governing the size, material, shape and wording of memorials, and some require installation to be carried out by approved local stonemasons only. Any concrete base or foundation work beneath the memorial stone will typically need to be arranged through the cemetery directly.

Questions and next steps

If you have questions about your photograph, your chosen text, or anything else, we are happy to talk it through with you at your own pace. Call us or fill in the contact form and we will get back to you.