Guides and stories from our Bibra Lake workshop: headstone prices and sizes, cemetery approvals, design ideas and the memorials we have made for families across Perth and Australia.

Port Moresby

  Beginning in February 1942, the Japanese campaign for…

Bronze Plaque – Branch located in US

Vitreous Enamel – A new perspective on old technology

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Written by Anthony "Ajay" Bean - Graphic Artist Vitreous Enamel…

Cremation Plaques: Niche Wall, Garden And Memorial Options

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A guide to cremation memorial plaques in Australia: niche wall plaques, garden and rose bed plaques, prices from $388, sizes, and how to order one built to your cemetery rules.

Headstones With Photos: Ceramic, Laser Etched Or Full Colour?

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The three ways to put a photo on a headstone or plaque in Australia, how each one lasts, what they cost, and how to choose a photo that etches well.

Cheap Headstones In Australia: What You Actually Get For The Money

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What a cheap headstone really costs in Australia, where the savings come from, and how to get a quality granite headstone for less without a temporary marker.

Memorial Plaque Sizes And Prices: What Fits Where

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Plaque sizing catches a lot of families out. The cemetery quotes…

How To Choose A Granite Colour For A Headstone

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Choosing the colour of a headstone feels like it should be simple,…
Headstone and base installation drawing showing concrete footing, 150mm piers and stainless steel dowel fixings

Headstone Sizes In Perth: A Practical Guide

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One of the first questions families ask us is what size headstone…
Laser etched black granite plaque installed at the cemetery

How Headstone Approval Works At Perth Cemeteries

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If you are planning a headstone for a grave in Perth, there is…

Bronze vs Granite Memorial Plaques: Cost, Lifespan and Which to Choose

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Bronze or laser etched granite? Real prices, how long each lasts, what cemeteries allow and how to pick the right memorial plaque.
Carved Granite Statue Traditional memorial

How Long After a Burial Can You Install a Headstone?

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One of the most common questions families ask us is how soon…
Carved Granite Statue Traditional memorial

What to Write on a Headstone: Inscription Ideas and Examples

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Writing a headstone inscription is one of the hardest short pieces…
Carved Granite Statue Traditional memorial

Aboriginal Headstones: Totems, Symbols & Memorial Design Ideas

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Deborah Ann Prater

O’Brien headstone in laser etched black granite with portrait

The most advanced headstone designer

The most advanced headstone designer in the world is often subjective…

Forever Shining: Personalized Urns for Cherished Memories

Losing a loved one is unquestionably one of life's most difficult…

Which is the Best Personalized Bronze Plaque Making Company?

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When it comes to personalized bronze plaques, choosing the right…

QR Codes in Headstones, Plaques, and Full Monuments: A Modern Way to Preserve Memories

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We at Forever Shining are constantly searching for new and creative…

Vases for Bronze Plaque

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6 Beautiful Ways to Commemorate a Loved One

6 Beautiful Ways to Commemorate a Loved One Losing a loved one…

Forever Shining: Your Trusted Source for Memorial Products in Australia

Pinjarra Cemeteries

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Smith headstone in laser etched black granite with teddy bear design

Headstones in Canberra and Queanbeyan

Honouring Loved Ones with Exquisite Headstones and Memorials:…

Crafting Lasting Memorials in Bunbury

Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and…
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Mission Statement

    Our mission is to provide you with the…

Aboriginal Memorial

    Technological advances and the advent of…

Tips To Conduct A Respectful And Ethical Funeral Service

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Ethical Funeral Service And Tips To Conduct A Respectful Funeral  We…
Burning Tealight Memorial

Bringing Innovation to Memorials

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Article was written by: Anthony "Ajay" Bean - Graphic Designer Forever…

For those who once did Rock, We salute you. – A tribute to AC/DC’s Malcolm Young

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Creating A tribute to Malcolm Young. Written by Anthony "Ajay"…
Laser Engraving into Granite

The Facts about Laser Etching

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Written by Anthony "Ajay" Bean - Graphic Designer Laser Etched…
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How much does a Memorial Cost? – a guide to getting prices

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Remembering our Pets – History and Memories.

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Article written by: Anthony "Ajay" Bean - Graphic Designer. Our…
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Collecting Evidence of Misinformation in the Cemeteries Industry

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Have you ever been told you can’t place a memorial supplied…
Chrysler Building

Creating History with Stainless Steel

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  There is a popular urban myth that New York’s Chrysler…
Man Looking at Photo of child

Photos that never fade

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 Photos that never fade Preserving your memories for…
Triangular Stainless Steel Urn with Porcelain Inlay

Preserving Your Memories for Eternity

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Preserving Your Memories for Eternity The fusion of traditional…
Urns by the river

Why the Trend for Cremations is Rising Today

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Cremation or burial? Ashes to ashes or dust to dust? The…
Designing your own plaque or grave memorial online is easy with Forever Shining's DIY tools

How Innovation Makes Creating Your Memorial Easy

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The world is abuzz with chatter about innovation. Prime Minister…
Creating a personalised memorial for a loved one makes memories easier

Personalisation Makes Memories Easier

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    Why is it so hard to create a perfect memorial…
Carved Granite Statue Traditional memorial

The Memorials Industry Revolution

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      Modern cemeteries are stuck in…