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How to choose a memorial plaque: materials, formats and durability
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To choose a memorial plaque it helps to weigh up four aspects: the material (it must withstand the weather for many years), the format and the place where it will be set, the way it links to the memorial (the engraved QR code) and how easy it is to install. A good plaque is, above all, durable: it is the object that will safeguard access to the memory over time.
Materials: what really lasts
A plaque destined to stay outdoors must endure rain, frost and sun without deteriorating. What counts is resistance to corrosion, colour stability and the engraving: a code engraved into the material lasts as long as the plaque, whereas a printed one can fade.
Aevi plaques are designed for outdoors and to last year after year, with the QR code laser-engraved for maximum durability.
Formats and where to place it
The choice of format depends on the place. A classic rectangular plaque suits a headstone or a memorial stone; a medallion fits onto smaller surfaces; a heart or a personalised object lends itself to a more intimate keepsake, even one to keep at home.
Before choosing, it is worth considering the space available, how visible the QR code will be for those who want to scan it, and the harmony with the existing monument.
The engraved QR code
The plaque is the door to the memorial: how it opens that door matters. The laser-engraved QR code is visible and works with any camera, even from a distance or from a photograph: it opens for anyone, with nothing to download.
Every Aevi plaque will carry the QR code, engraved next to the name so it lasts as long as the plaque.
Installation and maintenance
A good plaque is installed without special tools and suits both indoors and outdoors. What happens afterwards also matters: if the object is damaged, it must be possible to replace it while keeping the same memorial.
With Aevi a replacement plaque links automatically to the existing memorial: the memory is not lost, only the object that leads to it changes.
What it will cost
The basic online memorial is free and stays free. The plaques with a QR code are not on sale yet: the catalogue is being prepared and the price will be announced when it opens.
In other words, today the digital memory costs nothing to create; the physical object that leads to it will come later.
Frequently asked questions
- Are the plaques suitable for outdoors?
- Yes. They are designed to withstand rain, sun and frost, with the QR code laser-engraved so that it does not fade over time.
- What happens if the plaque is damaged?
- You can request a replacement plaque: the new QR code is automatically associated with the existing memorial, without losing photos, biography or tributes.
- How much will an Aevi commemorative plaque cost?
- There is no published price yet: the plaques are not on sale. We will share it when the catalogue opens.
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