A laser etched pet plaque is a flat piece of polished black granite carrying your pet’s portrait, name and dates, made for a garden bed, a pet cemetery or an urn. Design it online and we ship it across Canada.
A flat stone for the place they loved
Most pets have a spot: a sunny corner of the flower bed, the patch of lawn by the back steps, the shade under a lilac. A laser etched pet plaque is a flat piece of polished black granite made to lie in a place like that. Your pet’s portrait, name and dates are etched into the stone, and the dark surface gives high contrast, so the image reads clearly when you look down at it.
Because it lies flat, the plaque sits quietly among plants and does not compete with them. It suits families who want a marker they will see every day without turning the garden into a cemetery.
Three places a flat plaque works well
A garden bed. Set among perennials or along the edge of a path, the plaque becomes part of the planting. Granite is not harmed by Canadian frost, so it can stay in place through freeze and thaw and months of snow. For more garden ideas, see our garden memorial plaques.
A pet cemetery. Many pet cemeteries set their own marker rules. Ask the office about size and material before you design, and send them your proof.
An urn marker. If your pet’s ashes are buried in the yard or placed in a small urn garden, the plaque marks the exact spot. Indoors, it can sit beside the urn on a shelf as a home tribute.
What goes into the plaque
- Portrait etching: High resolution laser etching turns your photo into a detailed portrait in the stone.
- Polished black granite: The sleek surface gives strong contrast for names, dates and short messages.
- Personal touches: Add paw prints, artwork or a favourite quote, even the nickname only your family used.
- Weatherproof and fade resistant: The plaque is made to handle rain, sun and harsh outdoor conditions.
- Indoor or outdoor: Lay it in a garden, a pet cemetery or over an urn, or keep it at home.
Price and shipping
In the design tool on 22 October 2026, a 125 by 175 mm (about 5 by 7 inch) pet plaque was $276.52 in Canadian dollars, and the price changes as you change the size and options.
The design tool shows the price in Canadian dollars as you work, with shipping across Canada included. We confirm the delivery date with your proof. If the ground is frozen when the plaque arrives, keep it indoors and lay it in spring. You can compare other materials on our outdoor pet memorial plaques page.
How to order
- Choose where the plaque will lie; if it is going in a pet cemetery, ask the office for its marker rules first.
- Open the pet plaque designer, upload a photo and add the name, dates and any paw prints or words; the price shows in Canadian dollars.
- Check your free written proof for spelling, dates and how the portrait sits on the stone.
- Press Proceed to Purchase, or save the design and finish it later from My Account.
Frequently asked questions
Can the plaque mark where my pet’s ashes are buried?
Yes. Marking an urn or a small burial spot is one of the main uses for this plaque. It sits flat over the place, so you always know where the ashes rest even after the garden has grown up around it.
Will a flat granite plaque survive under snow all winter?
Granite is not harmed by frost, and the polished black stone is weatherproof and fade resistant. Months of snow cover do it no damage. In spring, brush off any grit and rinse it with plain water.
Does a pet cemetery need to approve it?
Many pet cemeteries have their own rules about marker type and size, so ask the office before you order. Your free written proof shows the layout and size, which you can send them for approval.
How clear will my pet’s portrait be?
The portrait is laser etched in high resolution, so whiskers, fur markings and eyes come through well when the photo is sharp and well lit. A close photo with your pet facing the camera works best, and the proof shows the layout before we make it.
Can I keep it indoors instead?
Yes. Some families keep the plaque at home on a shelf or beside an urn, especially through the first winter, and move it outside once the ground thaws.
