Photos:

Type:
Fired ceramic in black & white or colour

Notes:
· A ceramic photo at best, can only be as good as the photo print it is reproduced from.
· Enlarging presents loss of definition & a grainy effect.
· However the digital production process now gives a reasonable colour reproduction.
· Select an "in focus" print, the closer to required size, the better.
· Avoid shadows on the face if possible.
S D Tillett Memorials is not responsible for the quality of reproduction of the print.

Size:
· The standard/norm would be 8 x 10 oval
· 7 x 9 oval when room is a problem
· 9 x 12 or 8 x 10 oval on vaults etc
· 9 cm round for Enfield lawn tablets

Doubles:
· Two people from different prints can be put on the same ceramic, but at a higher cost.
Suggestion - a 7x9 slim frame can be used upright with one pin/hole for the first deceased, and then replaced with an double 8x10 "B" type on its side. This will cover the drill holes. OR replace with portrait (ie upright)

Life:
No deterioration, but breaks if dropped or hit with hard object.

Frames:

Finish:
· Bronze with protective clear coating
· Chrome
· Gold chrome
· Black chrome with protective clear coating

Life:
· Bronze surface discolours with age (Protective coating breaks down & pateena effect)
· Coating scratches easily.
· Chrome surfaces sometimes pit with age.
· Black chrome surface deteriorates with age (protective coating breaks down)

Statues:

Materials:
· Bronze with clear protective coating
· Polyester
· Synthetic Marble composite
· Porcelain
· Plaster (painted colour)
· Plastic (colour)

Life:
· Bronze - surface discolours with age (Pateena effect on bronze)
- surface deteriorates with age (protective coating breaks down)
· Polyester - a reasonably strong product.
- can yellow slightly with age
- can collect black/grey pollution on top of head & shoulders if in the open.
· Synthetic Marble composite - more fragile than polyester, but stronger than marble.
- can collect black/grey pollution on top of head & shoulders if in the open.
· Porcelain - fragile.
· Plaster - very fragile and will fade in sunlight.
- Only recommended for niches.
· Plastic

Majolica:

Characteristics:
· Handcrafted in France. Therefore no two pieces identical.
· Very brittle & susceptible to chipping.
· Possibility of chipping/breakage from cemetery lawn mowers.

Maintenance:
· Running water from a sponge or a light spray from a hose.
· Can be sponged LIGHTLY & CAREFULLY, but the leaves are brittle.