Crypt Plaques

What Are Mausoleum Crypt Plates?

Mausoleum crypt plates are bronze identification plates that mount to the front of a mausoleum crypt or niche to identify the person interred inside. Sometimes called crypt plaques or crypt fronts, these plates display the name, birth date, death date, and often a short inscription or emblem. Because mausoleum crypts are sealed with a granite or marble front, the name plate for grave identification is the only visible personal element — making the design and quality of the plaque especially important.

Types of Crypt Plaques We Carry

Standard Bronze Crypt Plates: Our most popular option is a cast bronze crypt plate with raised lettering on a textured background. These bronze mausoleum plaques are available in a range of sizes to fit single crypts, companion crypts, and cremation niches. Standard plates include the name, dates, and your choice of background finish.

Crypt Plaques With Vase: Several of our crypt plaque designs include an integrated bronze vase, allowing families to place fresh or silk flowers directly at the crypt front. These combination plaques are especially popular in indoor mausoleum settings where separate flower holders may not be permitted.

Cemetery Name Plates for Niches: For columbarium niches, we carry smaller cemetery name plates sized specifically for cremation urn placement. These plates serve the same identification purpose as full-size crypt plates but in a compact format suited to niche openings. If you are exploring niche options, our guide to cremation niches and columbariums covers placement, costs, and what to expect.

Choosing the Right Name Plate for Your Needs

Size and Fit: Crypt plate dimensions are determined by the crypt or niche opening. Most mausoleum facilities provide specifications for allowable plaque sizes. If you are unsure, contact the cemetery or mausoleum office before ordering to confirm exact dimensions and mounting requirements.

Personalization: Every crypt plaque we sell can be personalized with custom engraving. Standard inscriptions include the full name and dates, but many families add a short sentiment, religious symbol, military emblem, or fraternal insignia. Our guide to engraving ideas and personalization offers wording suggestions that work well on bronze crypt plaques.

Material and Finish: All of our crypt plates are cast in solid bronze, which is the industry standard for mausoleum and cemetery use. Bronze resists corrosion, maintains its appearance for decades, and meets the requirements of virtually every cemetery and mausoleum facility in the United States.

Cemetery Regulations: Most mausoleums have specific rules about plaque size, material, and mounting hardware. Some facilities require plaques to be ordered through an approved vendor, while others accept third-party plaques as long as they meet size specifications. Our cemetery regulations guide explains common rules and how to verify requirements with your facility.

Name Plates for Grave Markers and Monuments

In addition to mausoleum crypt plates, we carry name plates for grave markers and monument plaques designed for outdoor cemetery use. A name plate for grave identification can be mounted to an existing headstone, monument base, or memorial bench to add or update personalization without replacing the entire marker. These bronze name plates for grave markers use the same durable cast bronze construction as our crypt plaques, with weather-resistant finishes rated for outdoor exposure. For families looking for a full bronze grave marker rather than a name plate, our bronze memorial plaques for graves collection offers a wider range of sizes and designs.

Related Cemetery Products

If you are setting up a mausoleum crypt or columbarium niche, you may also need a niche plaque or additional cemetery accessories. For bronze date scrolls that display updated information on an existing marker, see our bronze death date scrolls. Families planning a full cemetery memorial can explore the complete memorial plaques and cemetery products collection.

Free Shipping on All Crypt Plaques

Every crypt plaque and cemetery name plate order from Memorials.com ships free within the continental United States. Custom engraving is included with each plaque at no extra charge. If you need assistance choosing the right size or design, our customer service team is available to help.