More Than a Plaque: A True Blue Legacy Etched in Steel with Our Tributes
When it comes to remembering the people we love, Aussies have always valued something solid, something that lasts. A well made memorial plaque gives us a quiet place to stop, think and say g'day. It holds a name, a couple of dates and a few words from the heart.
But a person's story is a lot bigger than what fits on a plaque. The sound of their laugh, the advice they'd give over a cuppa, the dance moves at the family barbie, the photos and the videos: that's the real stuff. Too often those memories end up on a phone or in a box, a long way from the place where people go to remember.
That's why we've teamed up with Our Tributes. Together, we pair the strength of a stainless steel plaque with a living online memorial, connected by a QR code engraved permanently into the steel.
What is an Our Tributes memorial?
An Our Tributes memorial is a private, secure, ad-free web page dedicated to your loved one. Think of it less like social media and more like a digital family room, where family and friends can gather to share and keep the memories that matter.
- Bio and timeline: tell the full story, from their passions and achievements to the funny little moments, with a timeline of the milestones in their life.
- Photos and videos: lifetime storage for 50 photos and unlimited videos, with extra photo storage available by subscription.
- Tributes from family and friends: share a private link and invite others to add their own memories, photos and messages.
In most families there's one person who looks after the photo albums and knows all the stories. An online memorial shares that job. Everyone can contribute, and the memories are kept safe in one place, easy for every generation to find.
Why we engrave the QR code instead of sticking it on
Our Tributes supplies a small stick-on stainless steel QR plaque, and it's a good product. But a sticker relies on glue holding for decades. We fibre laser engrave the QR code directly into the stainless steel of your plaque, so the link to those memories is as permanent as the plaque itself.
| Stick-on QR plaque | Engraved QR code | |
|---|---|---|
| Durability | Strong adhesive, but exposed edges can lift, scratch or fade over many years in harsh sun | Engraved into the steel. Nothing to peel, fade or fall off |
| Lifespan | Many years | As long as the stainless steel plaque itself |
| Look | Added to the surface of the memorial | Designed into the plaque layout from the start |
| Scanning | A scratched or clouded surface can stop it scanning | Sharp, high contrast lines that keep scanning |
The plaque itself is 316 marine grade stainless steel, the same material we use for all our memorial plaques, so it handles the Australian sun, rain and salt air.
How it works
- Design your plaque with us. Tell us you'd like a QR code, and we'll add it to your proof.
- Approve the proof. Your plaque is engraved in one solid piece, with the QR code already in the steel.
- Scan and activate. Scan the code with your phone to set up your Our Tributes memorial page.
- Build and share. Add the bio, photos and videos, then share the private link with family and friends.
What visitors see
A visitor spots the QR code on the plaque, opens the camera on their phone and scans it. No app is needed. Straight away they can look through photos, watch family videos, read the stories and leave a tribute of their own.
It changes a visit from quiet reflection into shared remembrance. A family can stand together at a memorial and watch Grandad tell one of his yarns, or scroll through the wedding photos. The younger ones get to know someone they may never have met.
Where QR memorial plaques are used
- Graves and niche walls
- Memorial benches in parks and gardens
- Garden and tree plaques
- Club, school and community honour plaques
A name engraved in steel tells you who they were. A story engraved in steel lets you know them forever. See story plaques to get started.
Questions we often get
Can the QR code link to something other than Our Tributes?
Yes. It can link to any page you choose, such as your own tribute page, a photo album or a video.
Do I need to set up the online memorial before ordering the plaque?
No. The code is engraved into the plaque, and you activate the memorial page by scanning it once the plaque arrives.
Will the QR code still scan in years to come?
Yes. It's engraved into 316 stainless steel with sharp, high contrast lines, so it keeps scanning for as long as the plaque lasts.
Ready to talk about your plaque? Send us the details below, call 02 4030 5878 or email office@planetengraving.net.
