Tributes

Tributes plaques are excellent displays for a multitude of uses, including memorial displays, special occasions, professional and historical markers. For suggestions on how Tributes can be used, please see our applications suggestions for ideas on how to use your Tribute display.

Each display has a number of customization options available at the time of ordering. The information below is to be used as a reference for online ordering, if you have any questions concerning your order, please contact us and we will try to answer your
question(s) as quickly as possible.

Frame Color

The chart shown above is an approximation of colors only, color shown will vary from monitor to monitor and may not be 100% accurate to the final product color.

Tributes are available in four true frame colors with a total of seven different frame colors possible, with the addition of a smoke rather than clear overlay. The smoke overlay changes the color of the frame, so that in the case of Royal Metallic, Country Blue and Mauve colors, the smoke overlay is required to have that frame color. Both the clear and the smoke overlays are UV-Enhanced Polycarbonate to protect the Tribute from deteriorations due to exposure to the sun.

Fonts / Typefaces

The are numerous typefaces to choose from for your Tributes display. Listed below are some of our more commonly used typefaces. If you desire a specific typeface for your Tribute, please include the name of the font in the special instructions box of the order form.

 

Stands

Stands are available in 26" and 45" heights with the option of adding single or double scroll ornamental stainless steel scroll work on the 45" height. The 26" height only has the option of plain or a single scroll. All stands are constructed of stainless steel with your choice of either a shiny silver or black powder-coated finish.

Basic Writing: Basic Obituary / Stock Poem / Reading / Inspirational Writing

A basic obituary can be included with your Tribute for a nominal increase in price.

Samples of Basic Obituaries

Kyle Henry Delong

 

August 22, 1973

August 27, 1973

 

Now cradled in the Lord's arms.

 

 

Kyle Henry Delong of Fairmont, MN, son of

John and Susan Delong, passed away 
Thursday, August 27, 1973,

at the tender age of five days.  Kyle will be 
missed by his parents and 

a large extended family.

Tributes come with a number of public domain poems and inspirational or spiritual readings to choose from, shown below are examples of what we mean by inspirational v.s. readings v.s. poems.

Sample Reading

The Lord is My Shepherd

"The Lord is my shepherd
I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures;
He leadeth me beside the still waters...
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the Shadow of death,
I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me;
Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me. ..
My cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy will
Follow me all the days of my life,
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord 
for ever. 

---Psalm 23

Sample Poem

Autumn Rain  

Do not stand by my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am diamond glints upon the snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain and
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush,
I am that swift uplifting rush,
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand by my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die.

Sample Inspirational Writing

Success

  To laugh often and much
To win the respect
Of intelligent people
And the affection of children;
To earn the appreciation
Of honest critics and endure
The betrayal of false friends;
To appreciate beauty,
To find the best in others;
To leave the world
A bit better whether
By a healthy child
A garden patch
Or a redeemed social condition;
To know even one life
Has breathed easier
Because you have lived.
That is to have succeeded.

---Ralph Waldo Emerson

We have a large selection of stock poems, readings and inspirational writings to choose from, to obtain a Reading Number for your order, please stop in or contact us by e-mail or telephone to have one of our staff help you select a reading, poem or inspirational writing from our catalog.

You are welcome to submit your own personal writings for inclusion on your Tribute. 

Custom Poetry / Writing
We have custom writing services available for an additional fee, please submit a description of the subject of the intended  poem or writing along with your order. You will be given a choice of two compositions from which to select your text.

Mementos

Mementos are the inclusion of a scanned and digitally enhanced object with your Tribute. This could include such items as medals for past accomplishments, ribbons, special awards, scrap book items and much more.

Photographs

Personalize your Tribute with a photo of your loved one or subject of the Tribute, for a slight increase in price. We can also accept submissions of your own copyright-free works or professional works with the addition of a signed copyright photographic / image release which is available in the downloads area of this site.

Backgrounds / Clip Art

We have a number of copyright-free backgrounds to choose from to complement your Tribute. We can certainly accept submissions of your own copyright free works or professional works with the addition of a signed copyright or photographic / image release which is available in the downloads area of this site. The addition of a classic inspirational photographic background can add that extra special touch of class to your Tribute for a small increase in price.

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