Brass Plaques
Expertly Crafted Plaques to Meet Your Signage Needs
Metal Memorials Brass Plaques
Brass plaques are the perfect choice for lasting dedications, memorials, and signage for municipalities, government buildings, schools, and businesses. Crafted from premium yellow brass alloy, these plaques feature a timeless golden finish—available in satin or mirror polish—and are sealed with automotive-grade clear coatings to ensure durability and last a lifetime, indoors or out.
Our brass plaques can be created in flat relief (one raised and one recessed level), or brought to life with added dimension through hand-sculpted clay models, cast and finished for a truly custom result.
Explore Our Custom Brass Plaque Catalog
Timeless Brass Plaques for Memorials, Dedications, & Recognitions
Note: Your plaque is fully customizable and not limited to what is in our catalog.
Uses for Brass Plaques
Brass plaques offer a timeless, distinguished appearance that makes them a popular choice for both professional and memorial applications. Known for their classic finish and durability, brass plaques provide a refined way to communicate recognition, identification, and legacy.
Building & Office Identification
Brass plaques are frequently used to identify offices, departments, and professional spaces. An engraved brass plaque mounted at an entrance or on a door conveys authority, permanence, and professionalism.
Dedication & Commemorative Displays
Organizations often install brass plaques to commemorate building dedications, renovations, donor contributions, or milestone achievements. The warm tone of brass adds a sense of tradition and importance to public and private installations.
Memorial Tributes
An engraved brass plaque serves as a lasting tribute for loved ones. Whether installed at a gravesite, garden, bench, or place of significance, brass plaques provide a durable and elegant memorial solution.
Awards & Recognition
Brass plaques are commonly used for employee recognition, retirement gifts, leadership awards, and service milestones. The classic look of engraved brass adds prestige to any honor or achievement.
Historical & Institutional Markers
Schools, churches, museums, and civic institutions often choose brass plaques for historical markers and informational displays. Their traditional appearance complements architectural settings while maintaining readability and longevity.
Donor & Sponsorship Recognition
From capital campaigns to community projects, brass plaques are an ideal way to recognize donors and sponsors. An engraved brass plaque offers a permanent acknowledgment of generosity and support.
Our Process
Transparency, attention to detail, and responsiveness are cornerstones of the work we do. Our process reflects those key tenants.
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Submit a request via our website, email, or phone, we'll get back to you with all inclusive pricing in 30 minutes or less during regular business hours (Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM CT). Our team will discuss all available materials, help determine a size and finish enabling us to provide accurate pricing. Metal Memorials offers solutions for every budget, no project is too big or too small.
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When you approve your quote, we'll ask for additional order details (any art files, text or images that were missing at the time of your quotation). Next, we will create your complimentary custom artwork proof and send that to you via email. Don’t worry, if you do not have files or a layout, our graphics team will be more than happy to create anything needed.
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We’ll provide your free, no-obligation artwork proof of your custom plaque or product. Our team will work with you to refine the layout as needed until the design is absolutely perfect (includes one proof and one revision). If additional revisions are required we will be happy to process them once payment has been made.
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Once the proof design has met your standards, we will confirm your shipping details and send an invoice with payment link to our client portal-simply complete payment to proceed. Production begins the moment we receive payment and your order will ship directly from our factory upon completion.
We offer numerous convenient payment options, including the acceptance of Purchase Orders from cities/municipalities, institutions, foundations and similar.
Contact us to discuss options: 805-776-3825 | sales@metalmemorials.com
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Standard plaques ship via FedEx/UPS in approximately 12-15 business days. We'll ship your order with all necessary mounting hardware, mounting templates and instructions for installation. Once your order has shipped, we will provide the tracking information so you are able to follow the transit and know when to expect delivery. Feel free to reach out anytime during the manufacturing process, we are happy to provide status updates.
We do offer expedited production. Ask your sales representative for details.
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Customer satisfaction is our top priority. We guarantee you will be happy with your custom plaque & we will do everything possible to make that a reality. If you are not 100% satisfied and we fail to make it right, simply return the product for a full refund.
Metal Memorials cast products carry a lifetime warranty, should you experience any defects in material or workmanship we will repair or replace the product at no cost.
*Printed photos carry a two year warranty
(removal/reinstallation & shipping costs are not covered)
What Customers Say
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our brass plaques are crafted from high-quality solid brass, known for its strength, durability, and timeless appearance. Each engraved brass plaque is precision-finished to ensure clarity and long-lasting performance.
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Yes. Brass plaques are durable and can be used outdoors. Over time, brass will naturally develop a patina, which many customers appreciate for its classic, aged appearance. Protective finishes are also available to help maintain the original shine.
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Absolutely. Every engraved brass plaque can be customized with names, dates, logos, seals, quotes, or detailed artwork. We provide a proof for approval before production to ensure every detail is accurate.
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Production timelines vary depending on design complexity and order volume. Standard turnaround times typically align with our general production schedule, and expedited options may be available if needed.
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Brass naturally develops a patina when exposed to air and outdoor elements. This is a normal characteristic of the material and does not affect durability. If you prefer to maintain a polished look, protective coatings can help slow the aging process.
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Yes. Brass plaques are a popular choice for memorials, dedication markers, and commemorative installations because of their traditional and distinguished appearance.
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Yes. An engraved brass plaque can feature company logos, organizational seals, or intricate designs. The level of detail will depend on the artwork provided and the plaque size.
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Mounting options depend on where the plaque will be installed. We can provide appropriate hardware and guidance for wall mounting, pedestal installations, benches, or other surfaces.
Start Your Project
When you work with Metal Memorials, you are getting a trusted partner who values your project, no matter the size, handling it with care from start to finish.
Allow us to show you how we can bring your project to life with a brass plaque.