Beautifully Crafted Custom Plaques for Every Milestone

Recognition, Memorial & Business Plaques From Your Wake Forest Sign Shop

A plaque says something a certificate or framed photo can't. It marks an achievement, honors a person or tells visitors your business is here to stay.



At Custom Signs Inc., our family-owned team designs and produces custom plaques in-house for businesses, churches, schools, organizations and families. From nameplates and wall plaques to memorial and dedication pieces, every plaque is customized to fit your space, your message and the occasion. Pick up your order at our Wake Forest shop or have it shipped.

How to Choose the Right Plaque Material

Metals, Finishes & Mounting Options

Brass for Timeless Elegance

Brass has a warm, classic shine that works well for awards, dedications and formal recognition.

Bronze for Lasting Durability

Bronze is a popular choice for memorial and outdoor plaques that need to look dignified for years.

Stainless Steel for a Sleek, Modern Look

Stainless steel gives business plaques and nameplates a clean, contemporary finish.

Aluminum for Lightweight Versatility

Aluminum is easy to mount and works well for wayfinding plaques, logo plaques and larger displays.

Colors, Finishes & Mounting

Choose from a range of colors, finishes and mounting options so your plaque fits its setting, whether it hangs on a lobby wall or sits by a building entrance.

Occasions & Places People Order Plaques For

Custom plaques work anywhere you want something recognized or remembered. Customers often order them for:


  • Employee & volunteer recognition
  • Memorials honoring loved ones
  • Building & room dedications
  • Logo & business plaques
  • Nameplates & badges
  • Wayfinding plaques
  • Personalized gifts & milestones

Custom Plaque Questions

  • What materials are custom plaques made from?

    We make plaques in brass, bronze, stainless steel and aluminum, with a range of colors and finishes. We'll help you choose based on the occasion and where the plaque will hang.

  • Can you make memorial plaques?

    Yes. We create memorial plaques to honor loved ones, team members and community figures, designed with care and built to last.

  • Can a custom plaque include my company logo?

    Yes. We can add your logo, colors and text to create business plaques that reinforce your brand in lobbies, offices and entryways.

  • Can custom plaques be mounted outdoors?

    Yes. Durable metals like bronze and aluminum hold up well outside, and we offer mounting options for both indoor and outdoor plaques.

  • Do you ship custom plaques?

    Yes. Shipping is available, or you can pick up your plaque at our Wake Forest shop.

Start Your Custom Plaque

Free Quotes & Personal Design Help

Tell us what the plaque is for, the wording you have in mind and where it will be displayed. Upload a logo or photo if you have one, then call, text or send a message for a free, no-obligation quote.