Custom Memorial Plaques

Permanent Tributes in Bronze or Aluminum

Memorial plaques offer a timeless way to honor individuals, families, military service, or historic events. Whether installed at a gravesite, on a building, or as part of a bench or monument, plaques are built to preserve memory with dignity and permanence.



At Borth Memorials, we design and produce custom bronze and granite plaques for cemeteries, civic spaces, churches, veterans’ groups, and private families throughout Southern Minnesota. With precise engraving, long-lasting materials, and personalization options, we help you create a plaque that truly reflects the person or purpose it represents.

Black granite memorial with golden cross and inscription:
A product guide displaying materials, leather textures, background colors, metal finishes, and mounting options for plaques.
A collection of various custom-made metal plaques, memorial markers, and directional signage.

Plaque Materials We Offer

Common Uses for Plaques

Plaques serve many purposes — not only as gravestones, but also as public or private dedications. Our team regularly designs plaques for:


  • Post-mounted tributes
  • Wall-mounted tributes
  • Memorial benches or trees
  • Donor recognition
  • Church dedications
  • Civic buildings, schools, parks
  • Historical site markers
  • Veterans’ memorials and flag poles

Whether large or small, every plaque we create is made to last and designed to resonate.

Compare Bronze & Aluminum

Aluminum plaques are lightweight, affordable, and versatile, while bronze plaques are durable, corrosion- resistant and offer a classic aesthetic.


Bronze: An alloy primarily used from copper and tin,

they are known for their strength and durability.


Aluminum: A light-weight material that is rust-proof and weather resistaant.


Aluminum plaques are more affordable and versatile than bronze plaques.


Each plaque will need a back-ground paint that might need re-painting in the future.


Bronze plaque on a dark stone, reading

Personalization & Design Features

We believe every plaque should reflect the life or legacy it honors. That’s why we offer full customization options:

  • Names, dates, and epitaphs
  • Raised or recessed lettering
  • Custom fonts and layout previews
  • Religious symbols or artwork
  • Service branch emblems (military, police, fire)
  • Donor tiers or honoree lists
  • Ceramic photo inserts or engraved portraits
  • Background textures and border styles

Before production, we’ll provide a scaled digital proof of your plaque design so you can review and approve every detail.

Honor with Purpose. Preserve with Care.

A memorial plaque is more than a marker — it’s a statement of remembrance, gratitude, and lasting value. At Borth Memorials, we’re proud to help families, communities, and organizations create plaques that speak for generations.



Let us help you design a tribute that’s worthy of life or cause it honors.