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QR Codes for Headstones and Memorials

A memorial QR code is a QR code engraved or mounted on a headstone, urn or plaque that opens an online tribute page with photos and a life story. Generate the code free below with error correction H, then have it engraved or printed on ceramic by a monument maker.

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How do you make a QR code for memorials?
You make a QR code for memorials in 5 steps with the free generator above.
  1. Publish the tribute page first, for example on a memorial site, a blog or a shared album you control.
  2. Paste the page link above and set error correction to H (30%).
  3. Download the code as SVG and send it to the monument maker or engraver.
  4. Choose a durable medium: laser-engraved granite, ceramic photo tile or stainless-steel plaque.
  5. Scan the finished plaque in daylight before it is fixed to the stone.
A QR code marker beside a headstone in Congressional Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C. places QR code markers beside graves that link to each person’s story. Photo: Smallbones · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
What material lasts longest for a headstone QR code?
Ceramic tiles and stainless-steel plaques last longest outdoors because they resist UV fading and frost; paper or vinyl stickers fade within 1–2 years.
Memorial QR code materials compared
MaterialOutdoor lifespanNotes
Ceramic photo tileDecadesFired colour does not fade
Stainless steel (laser-etched)DecadesMatte finish avoids glare
Engraved graniteDecadesNeeds strong contrast; fill engraving with dark paint
Vinyl sticker1–2 yearsTemporary markers only
Which error correction level suits a headstone QR code?
Level H suits headstone QR codes because it restores up to 30% of a damaged or dirty code.
Weathering, lichen and scratches damage outdoor codes over time. Level H makes the pattern denser, so keep the link short.
The QR pattern never wears out; it opens the tribute page as long as that page stays online.
Memorial-site subscriptions that lapse break the link. Choose a page host the family controls, and keep the account paid if it is a paid service.
Memorials QR code FAQ
How big should a QR code on a headstone be?
A headstone QR code needs at least 5 × 5 cm, because visitors scan from 30–50 cm and engraving loses fine detail.
Are QR codes allowed on headstones?
Most cemeteries allow small QR plaques, but rules vary by cemetery. Ask the cemetery office before ordering.
Can a memorial QR code be updated later?
The printed link cannot change, but the tribute page it opens can be edited at any time.
Can I make a memorial QR code for free?
Yes. Generating the code here is free with no subscription; only engraving or plaque production costs money.
QR code types used for memorials
4 QR code types cover most memorials uses: Link QR code, Image QR code, Video QR code and Text QR code.


Link QR codeOpen any web address in the scanner’s browser

Image QR codeShow a photo, picture or album on the scanner’s screen

Video QR codePlay a video the moment someone scans

Text QR codeShow a short message on screen, even with no signal
Further reading: QR code error correction levels · QR codes for other uses