Heart-shaped ceramics
Available in a variety of sizes
from 4cm X 6cm up to 50cm X 70cm
Cost includes:
Change of background
Choice of white border or no border
Gold fillet border is an additional fee
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Established 1993
- Mangere: 09 276 7877
mangere@aromemorials.co.nz - Manukau: 09 250 1304
manukau@aromemorials.co.nz - New Lynn: 09 827 5100
newlynn@aromemorials.co.nz
Portrait Options
Photo Ceramic
What is a Photo Ceramic?
A photo ceramic is a high-quality porcelain plaque that displays a photograph of your loved one.
Fired at high temperatures, these ceramics are incredibly durable, resistant to fading,
weather, and time, making them ideal for the headstone.
Providing a beautiful way to preserve and cherish the memory of your loved one,
keeping their image close and visible for generations to come.
We offer a variety of shapes and sizes as shown below:
Rectangular shaped ceramics
are available in a variety of sizes
from 5cm X 7cm up to 50cm X 70cm
Cost includes:
Change of background
Choice of white border or no border
Gold fillet border is an additional fee
Oval shaped ceramics
are available in a variety of sizes
from 4cm X 6cm up to 50cm X 70cm
Cost includes:
Change of background
Choice of white border or no border
Gold fillet border is an additional fee
Photo Editing Services
We offer high-quality image restoration and enhancement, including:
Colourisation of Black & White Photos – Bring old memories to life with natural colour tones.
Background Replacement – Choose from a curated selection of background options.
Object & Person Removal – We can remove unwanted elements such as people, hands, shoulders, or objects (excluding hats and sunglasses).
Blemish, Crease & Tear Correction – We can repair minor damage to photos to help restore your image's original charm.
Clothing Alteration – Swap clothing styles from our available selection.
Photo Merging – Combine individuals from separate images into one seamless photograph.
All services include a lifetime guarantee against fading.
Permanite
Full Colour Ceramic
Guaranteed for 100 Years against fading
A ceramic plaque that can be cut to any shape.
See our Permanite Gallery.
See our Permanite Gallery.
This example shows the outline
that has been carved into the headstone,
allowing the image to sit flush with the surface.
The sizes can vary depending on your requirements.
This example shows the combination
of the stone cut out to match the permanite design
as well as a standard rectangular shape
placed on the main section of the stone.
The sizes can vary depending on your requirements.
Etching or Laser Etching
When a headstone requires a more detailed image, etching is used.
Unlike engraving, which cuts about 3–4mm deep into the stone, etching, or laser etching,
removes just the polished surface.
This creates a smooth, high-contrast effect that allows for much finer detail.
Hand Etching
Hand-etched work is ideal for those looking for a
truly one-of-a-kind design.
It requires a high level of artistic skill
that only a few possess.
To ensure the best visibility,
this technique must be done on black granite.
Laser Etching
Using photographs supplied - the image is etched into the surface using a laser etching machine.
This must be done on black granite to ensure visibility.
Shadow Blasting
Shadow Blasting is the art of removing the polished layer
of stone to create the desired pattern / shape.
of stone to create the desired pattern / shape.
Selecting a piece of artwork specific
to your loved one
to create an outstanding finish.
This is different from standard artwork that is
sand blasted centimeters into the granite.
