Plaques
Remember and cherish a loved one with our customisable memorial glass. Each handmade design is a unique work of art.
Slumped Glass Plaques
Beautiful, Personalised Tributes to Honour Loved Ones and Pets
At Escape Glass, we’re honoured to help families and individuals craft lasting tributes through our range of custom-designed glass plaques. Whether you’re commemorating a beloved family member, a close friend, or a cherished pet, our glass memorial plaques offer a graceful and timeless way to preserve their memory.
We have two varieties of our memorial plaques which are both made from high-quality 10mm slumped glass.
They are suitable for installation in a variety of settings, including:
Memorial walls
Crematoriums and urn gardens
Berms
Vase fronts
Personal garden memorials
Urupā and cultural sites
With our personalised design service, you can select from a range of shapes, colours, fonts, and artwork, or let our team help bring your vision to life.
Recumbent (pictured) are available on request.
Standard sizing
Size (mm)
100 x 200
130 x 250
150 x 250
200 x 300
250 x 350
300 x 500
Custom shapes/sizes available - please enquire at sales@escapeglass.co.nz or 03 214 5012 as our turnaround time may increase for custom work.
Standard plaque turnaround: Up to 25 working days + shipping
Suitable for Indoor and Outdoor
Complete Reverse Style
This plaque features slumped detailing on the reverse, along with engraving on the back, which is fully sealed with a background colour coating. This option is particularly well suited for outdoor settings. While minor imperfections can occasionally occur in the engraving process, we take great care to ensure all work is neat and thoroughly checked by each member of our team to provide you with the highest quality finish.
As all detailing is applied to the back of the glass, the plaque requires minimal maintenance—only simple cleaning of the glass surface is needed.
Every plaque is backed with aluminum and fully sealed before leaving our workshop. However, correct installation is the responsibility of the person intalling it. Each plaque is supplied with an installation guide, and silicone is available at an additional cost.
Recommended for Indoor
Front Engraved Style
This plaque features slumped detailing on the reverse, which is coated in the colour of your choice.
The front is finished with engraved lettering, which is colour-filled using a four-layer application process. We use additional specialist products to help the paint withstand weather exposure. This option is ideal for indoor use or for areas where the plaque will be protected from direct rain. However, as plaques are exposed to varying weather conditions, we cannot guarantee that the colour within the lettering will remain unchanged over time. For this reason, this style may require slightly more maintenance to preserve the painted finish.
All of our plaques are backed with aluminum and fully sealed before leaving our workshop. Correct installation, however, is the responsibility of the person installing it. Each plaque is supplied with an installation guide, and silicone is available at an additional cost.
Delivery or Installation
Have your say in the design
24/7 Support
Sustainable materials
Design Freedom
Artwork, Passages & Images
Adding a visual element or meaningful phrase can transform a plaque into something truly memorable.
We offer:
Custom or provided artwork
Special quotes or passages
Religious, cultural or symbolic motifs
Engraved, Slumped Imagery & Photo Ceramics
Engraving
Add elegant detailing to your plaque with engraved artwork or symbols. Starting from +$75 per image.
Custom colour coating is available for engraved or slumped images from +$50 per image.
Slumped Imagery
For a more dimensional appearance, slumped imagery is available from +$75 per image. This involves shaping designs into the back of the glass, giving your plaque a rich, sculptural effect.
Examples include: flowers, musical notes, and more. We can also create custom slumped images upon request.
Photo Ceramics
We offer photo ceramics starting from +$250.00 including GST. These high-resolution photographic inlays are available in various sizes in oval or rectangle shapes that are mounted securely to your plaque.
Please note: All ceramic plaques require the full 25-day turnaround due to external processing.
Speak with our team if you would like a ceramic image.
Colour it your way
Colours to Reflect Their Spirit
Our glass plaques are available in a wide range of standard and kaleidoscope colours, allowing you to choose hues that reflect your loved one’s personality, spirit, or favourite tones. Whether you prefer a more traditional and serene style or something bright and vibrant, we’ll help you find the perfect colour palette.
If you are unsure how a colour will look please get in touch with us and we will guide you on finding the perfect colour.
Please also refer to the colour samples here.
Slumped glass memorial plaques can take up to 25 working days unless notified otherwise. Please let us know if you urgently require one and we will do our best to get it to you in time.
Fonts & Lettering Styles
We offer a wide range of font options for inscriptions, from timeless serif styles to contemporary script fonts.
If you have a specific font in mind that holds personal meaning, you're more than welcome to provide it.
For a longer-lasting and more legible engraving, we highly recommend choosing simpler fonts. These allow us to engrave deeper and our paint to sit in the glass rather than on top of the glass, ensuring better durability over time.
Simple fonts not only stand the test of time but also offer better readability at a glance.
To help you visualise the final result, we provide mock-up stages throughout the design process.
Every plaque is engraved with great care and precision. Our design team will work closely with you to ensure each word and letter reflects your sentiment exactly as you imagined.
Shipping, Installation & Nationwide Support
No matter where you are in New Zealand, we can help.
We offer installation services in some Southland regions. Please enquire.
Nationwide shipping is available using custom-made parcels
We include installation guides with every plaque to help ensure proper mounting. If the plaque is not installed correctly, the paint on the back may deteriorate over time and begin to peel or fall away from the glass.
Silicone is available from us for $30.00 including GST - Or purchase "Bostik V60 Structural Silicone" Clear Sealant from your nearest hardware store. Check with us if you are unsure which one to get or search for Silicone on our website.
Installation Notes
While we are not responsible for the ongoing maintenance of memorial plaques, we take great care in crafting each one to ensure lasting quality. Our products and installation guides are designed to support the longevity of your plaque.
We kindly ask that you take care during installation, and we will also take every measure to provide you with a plaque built to stand the test of time.
Permits & Council Requirements
It’s important to note that many cemeteries and crematoriums require permits before installing a memorial headstone. With our memorial plaques, you do not need a permit you just need to check that our glass is allowed in the cemetery.
✅ All urupā sites allow glass headstones.
✅ We can supply all technical specifications and strength/durability data to support your permit application.
For assistance, please contact us at sales@escapeglass.co.nz or call 03 214 5012.
"Thank you for all the support the team gave when designing our Dads Headstone and plaque. We have recommended you to a lot of people."
Mike Morresey
Happy Customer
(Plaque not pictured)