Abstract: The present invention provides, in at least one embodiment, a memorial process in the memorial industry utilizing a novel photo resist process and novel state of the art design ordering software. The software allows the customer to create and order a design online with the family present. The software solves problems including that the conventional process requires an approval of a layout or requires a professional draftsman on site to draw the customer's design. The software also allows for barcode label tracking throughout the process. Finely detailed engravings are achieved using the photo resist engraving process in the memorial industry, where the photo resist is repositionable prior to being applied to the memorial.

Abstract: The present invention provides, in at least one embodiment, a film and method for engraving objects. The film includes an adhesive layer configured to allow the film to be easily repositionable on the surface of an object. For example, the film can be shifted, rotated, or moved prior to pressure being applied and before the engraving. Additionally, the photoresist layer includes microspheres comprising small pockets of air which strengthen the photoresist layer by bouncing the engraving blast away and allow the photoresist layer to advantageously be designed thinner.

Abstract: The present invention provides, in at least one embodiment, a memorial process in the memorial industry utilizing a novel photo resist process and novel state of the art design ordering software. The software allows the customer to create and order a design online with the family present. The software solves problems including that the conventional process requires an approval of a layout or requires a professional draftsman on site to draw the customer's design. The software also allows for barcode label tracking throughout the process. Finely detailed engravings are achieved using the photo resist engraving process in the memorial industry, where the photo resist is repositionable prior to be applied to the memorial.

Abstract: The present invention provides, in at least one embodiment, a columbarium niche configured to store one or more urns holding a deceased's cremated remains. The columbarium niche includes an improved niche cover having a stone inlay inserted into a cut out portion of the niche cover and personalized and design engravings on the stone inlay. The stone inlay is easier to read and find due to a contrast in color and/or stone and eliminates the need for a conventional plaque on the surface of the niche cover. The personalized and design engravings on the niche cover from sandblasting or laser engraving add value due to the uniqueness, improved quality, and modern look.

Abstract: The present invention provides, in at least one embodiment, a computer software program configured to receive information from a customer, provide one or more design template choices, and receive an order of a design of an engraved product from the customer. The design can be created by the customer as opposed to a professional artist and can allow the customer to see with confidence what the finished engraved product is going to look like prior to ordering. The computer software program includes an order tracking module which allows the customer to track the order throughout production and delivery.

Abstract: The present invention provides, in at least one embodiment, a film and method for engraving objects. The film includes an adhesive layer configured to allow the film to be easily repositionable on the surface of an object. For example, the film can be shifted, rotated, or moved prior to pressure being applied and before the engraving. Additionally, the photoresist layer includes microspheres comprising small pockets of air which strengthen the photoresist layer by bouncing the engraving blast away and allow the photoresist layer to advantageously be designed thinner.