> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://evaheldmemorials.com/blog/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # How do I attach a QR plaque to granite? Cemetery checks, materials and setup - URL: https://evaheldmemorials.com/blog/attach-a-qr-plaque-to-granite/ - Published: 2026-09-28T04:38:06.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-28T04:38:06.000Z - Description: A practical guide to attaching a QR plaque to granite, covering cemetery approval, plaque materials, adhesive setup, privacy and long-term scanning. - Author: Evaheld Team - Tags: QR Plaques, Materials & Installation How do I attach a QR plaque to granite? Cemetery checks, materials and setup should start with written cemetery approval, a QR-ready memorial page, a weatherproof plaque, a clean dry granite surface, and a mounting method that suits the stone without damaging it. To attach a QR plaque to granite safely, do not begin with glue. Begin by confirming who has authority over the grave, whether the cemetery permits a QR plaque on that specific monument, what materials and fixing methods are allowed, and whether a monumental mason must apply on the family’s behalf. The physical installation is usually simple on polished granite, but the approval, surface preparation, long-term weatherproofing and digital destination need more care than many product pages suggest. A QR plaque is a physical memorial item and a digital doorway at the same time. The code itself comes from a technology invented by DENSO in 1994, and the company’s own [history of the QR Code](https://www.denso.com/global/en/business/innovation/qrcode/) explains that the format was designed for fast scanning and resilience in industrial settings, not originally for cemeteries. The current QR Code specification is formalised in [ISO/IEC 18004:2015](https://www.iso.org/standard/62021.html), which is why a well-made QR code can be read consistently across modern devices when contrast, size, quiet zone and surface condition are handled properly. Most families are not asking whether QR technology works. They are asking whether a small plaque can be attached to granite in a way that remains dignified, scannable and acceptable at the gravesite. The answer is usually yes on smooth granite, but only after local rules are checked. For the cemetery side, start with [cemetery rules for QR codes](https://evaheldmemorials.com/blog/cemetery-rules-for-qr-codes/), because approval may vary by country, cemetery operator, grave section, faith tradition, heritage setting, monument age and the person who holds the right to authorise changes. ## attach a qr plaque to granite: practical guidance The safest first call is to the cemetery office or burial authority. Ask whether a small QR memorial plaque may be attached to this exact grave, whether it is treated as a new memorial item or an alteration to an existing headstone, and whether written approval is required. In Australia, a right of interment often determines who may authorise memorial changes; the Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust explains that the [Holder of Right of Interment](https://www.smct.org.au/holder-of-right-of-interment) has legal authority to make decisions about a grave, crypt or memorial site and can authorise plaques or headstones. A council cemetery may also require a formal monumental works process, as Randwick City Council states that [monumental mason work](https://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/facilities-and-recreation/randwick-cemetery/monumental-mason-work) needs written approval before work begins at Randwick General Cemetery. In the United Kingdom, cemetery rules are often local, and the wider legal and safety culture is shaped by memorial stability and public safety. The Ministry of Justice guidance on [managing unstable gravestones](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/burial-grounds-guidance-on-managing-unstable-gravestones) is not a QR plaque rulebook, but it explains why burial ground managers keep records, assess risk and control memorial alterations. In the United States, rules also vary by public, private, religious and veterans’ cemeteries. The US National Cemetery Administration’s [headstone and marker ordering instructions](https://www.cem.va.gov/hmm/order%5Finstructions.asp) show how controlled government-furnished markers can be, so families should never attach anything to a veterans’ marker without express written authority. For a family, that means approval is not a formality. Ask for the answer in writing, keep the email with the memorial papers, and share it with the stonemason or plaque supplier before anything is manufactured. Ask whether the cemetery limits plaque size, thickness, colour, finish, location, adhesive type, drilling, screws, recessed inlays or branded wording. If the grave is in a lawn section, columbarium, niche wall, veterans’ cemetery, heritage churchyard or denominational area, do not assume the rule is the same as it would be for a private upright granite headstone. When approval is uncertain, keep the design restrained. A brushed stainless steel, ceramic or anodised aluminium plaque with a matte finish is usually easier to discuss than a glossy oversized square. Families who want a deeper comparison of outdoor surfaces can use [best materials for QR memorial plaques](https://evaheldmemorials.com/blog/best-materials-for-qr-memorial-plaques/) to compare stainless steel, ceramic, bronze, aluminium and printed options before asking a cemetery to approve a material that may weather poorly. ## Choose a material that stays readable outdoors A QR plaque must survive two separate tests: the material must hold up outdoors, and the code pattern must remain readable to phone cameras. A beautiful plaque that loses contrast is not useful. A cheap sticker that looks fine for one season may become brittle, cloudy or faded after UV exposure, rain, cleaning chemicals, heat and cold. Printed vinyl and laminated tags are best treated as temporary or indoor-adjacent. For a graveside installation, engraved, etched or fired materials are usually more defensible. Stainless steel suits many contemporary granite headstones because it resists corrosion and can hold a crisp laser-marked code. Ceramic can look more traditional and may suit headstones where a softer memorial finish is preferred. Bronze can be long-lasting but may develop patina and needs enough contrast for scanning. Anodised aluminium can be suitable when the coating and engraving are outdoor-rated; if a supplier uses the word aluminium without grade, coating thickness, finish and warranty details, ask more questions. The point is not to chase the most expensive material, but to choose a surface that will keep enough light-dark contrast for the camera to recognise the QR modules years later. Weatherproofing is also about edges, backing and installation. A plaque with raised corners, exposed laminate, porous backing or an adhesive pad not suited to stone can trap moisture or begin to lift. Ask whether the supplier has tested the plaque outdoors, whether the QR pattern is engraved or printed, whether the code can be replaced with the same destination if damaged, and whether the plaque has a matte or anti-glare finish. Phone scanning is helped by clean contrast; glare, polish and shallow marks can be more troublesome than ordinary rain. Apple’s instructions for [scanning a QR code with the iPhone camera](https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/scan-a-qr-code-iphe8bda8762/27/ios/27) show how ordinary visitors expect scanning to work: they open the camera, position the code and tap the link. Google’s Pixel Phone Help gives similar advice for Android users and explains how to [scan QR codes with a Pixel phone](https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/16561572?hl=en). Those details matter at a grave because visitors may be standing in bright sun, with wet stone, uneven footing or limited mobile reception. ## Plan the digital destination before the plaque is made The most serious long-term risk is not the adhesive. It is a QR code that points to the wrong kind of page. A QR plaque should point to a stable memorial URL that can remain live, be edited over time and continue to honour the person even if the first version is brief. If the code points directly to a temporary page, a deleted file, a social media post or a URL that may change, the physical plaque can become useless even while the metal still looks perfect. Before manufacturing the plaque, set up or choose the destination page and test it on several phones. Decide whether it will include a life story, photos, video, voice recordings, funeral details, tributes, a guestbook, a map, donation links or privacy controls. The linked page does not need to expose everything publicly. A family may want a simple public introduction with deeper content shared privately. For planning the destination, [what a QR memorial can actually link to](https://evaheldmemorials.com/blog/what-can-a-qr-memorial-link-to/) is the most useful starting point. The linked memorial should also be maintainable. Families often add better photos, correct dates, include new tributes or moderate guest contributions after the plaque is already installed. That is why [updating QR memorial content](https://evaheldmemorials.com/blog/updating-qr-memorial-content/) belongs in the installation plan, not as an afterthought. A code fixed to granite should ideally open a page whose content can change without replacing the plaque. Privacy deserves its own decision. The Federal Trade Commission’s consumer guidance on [how websites and apps collect and use your information](https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-websites-and-apps-collect-and-use-your-information) is a practical reminder to review privacy notices, browser settings and what personal information is being shared. A memorial page can feel intimate, but if it is public it may be visible to strangers, search engines or distant acquaintances. Decide whether dates, addresses, family names, children’s photos, service locations and contact details should be public. If the family needs time before opening the page widely, [keeping the memorial private until you are ready to share](https://evaheldmemorials.com/faq/will-my-memorial-stay-private-until-i-am-ready-to-share) should be decided before the QR code is scanned by cemetery visitors. Consumer protection also matters when buying a plaque or digital memorial. The ACCC’s [consumer rights and guarantees](https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/buying-products-and-services/consumer-rights-and-guarantees) guidance is relevant for Australian families because goods and services must meet consumer guarantees, while UK and US readers should still read warranty terms, hosting promises, refund conditions and replacement policies carefully. Ask whether the supplier can replace a damaged plaque while preserving the same memorial link, whether the code can be reprinted from the same destination, and what happens if the provider closes or changes its platform. A shorter, stable destination URL usually creates a cleaner QR pattern than a long tracking link. DENSO WAVE’s explanation of [QR Code versions and capacity](https://www.qrcode.com/en/about/version.html/) shows why the amount of encoded data affects the symbol, so the best cemetery plaque is usually linked through a durable short memorial URL rather than a cluttered address that may change later. ## Choose the right position on the granite Good placement is quiet, reachable and scannable. On an upright granite headstone, the lower left or lower right area is often considered because it avoids the main inscription and is easy for a visitor to scan without leaning over flowers or stepping on the grave. On a sloping desk marker, flat marker or niche plaque, glare and visitor angle may change the best position. A code placed too low may be hard for older visitors to reach; a code placed too high or too close to polished lettering may be hard to frame on a phone. The best practical test is to print the QR code at the intended size, tape it temporarily to the proposed position without touching the stone permanently, and scan it from normal visitor distance in daylight. Test it on iPhone and Android if possible. Stand where a visitor would stand, not where the installer finds it convenient. If the phone struggles, adjust size, contrast, position or finish before ordering. Families comparing locations can use [where to place a QR code on a headstone](https://evaheldmemorials.com/blog/where-to-place-qr-code-on-headstone/) to think through visibility, discretion, mowing, cleaning and inscription balance. Mobile reception is also part of placement, although families often miss it. The scan may succeed even when the memorial page cannot load because the cemetery has weak data coverage. Test the mobile signal at the grave with the actual memorial URL. If the signal is poor, the plaque can still be worthwhile, but the family should also share the memorial link directly by message, funeral notice, printed order of service or email so people are not dependent on reception at the plot. ## Prepare the granite surface properly For adhesive mounting, polished granite is usually the easiest surface. Rough-sawn, flamed, weathered, lichen-covered or uneven stone is much less reliable because the adhesive has fewer continuous contact points. Never attach anything to unstable, cracked, loose or historically sensitive stone without professional advice. Memorial safety comes before convenience. Most adhesive failures are surface failures. The plaque may be sound and the tape may be strong, but dust, moisture, algae, wax, polish residue or cold stone can prevent a proper bond. 3M’s [surface preparation guidance for VHB tape](https://www.3m.com/3M/en%5FUS/bonding-and-assembly-us/resources/full-story/?storyid=b3996cbd-9954-455f-8e72-88e452ca38c0) explains that surfaces should be dry and clean and that bond strength increases as the adhesive wets out over time. A [3M VHB technical data sheet](https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/2369601O/3m-vhb-tape-5962-technical-data-sheet.pdf?fn=3m-iatd-anz-vhb-tape-5962-tds.pdf) also notes application-temperature and bond-development considerations. That does not mean every QR plaque uses the same tape, but it shows why families should follow the plaque supplier’s adhesive instructions exactly. A careful adhesive installation normally follows this sequence. Confirm approval. Choose a dry day when the stone is comfortably above the adhesive’s minimum application temperature. Brush away grit and biological growth without scratching the granite. Clean only the intended patch using the cleaner recommended by the adhesive supplier; if isopropyl alcohol is recommended, use it sparingly and allow complete drying. Hold the plaque in position and test the scan one last time. Mark the position lightly with removable low-tack tape if permitted. Peel the backing, place the plaque once, press firmly and evenly for the stated time, then leave it undisturbed while the adhesive cures. Do not use household glue, bathroom silicone, random construction adhesive or double-sided craft tape on a memorial stone. Some products stain porous stone, creep under heat, remain soft, trap water or make later removal difficult. If the granite is rough, sloped, very old or exposed to heavy cleaning, a stonemason may recommend a mechanical fixing, recessed setting or a plaque incorporated into an approved memorial component instead. ## Adhesive, screws, pins or recessed inlay? Adhesive is common because it avoids drilling and can be suitable for a small lightweight plaque on smooth granite. It is often the least invasive option and may be more acceptable to cemeteries that do not want new holes in a monument. Its weakness is that it depends heavily on surface condition, temperature, correct pressure and the quality of the adhesive system. Screws, pins or bolts give mechanical security but introduce a different risk: drilling into granite can damage the stone if done badly and will almost certainly require cemetery approval and a competent monumental mason. A drilled fixing may be justified for a larger plaque, a public cemetery with theft concerns, a windy exposed site or a plaque that must sit proud of an uneven surface. It should not be treated as a DIY job. A recessed inlay is often the neatest long-term approach when a new headstone is being made or a mason is already altering a monument. The plaque sits flush or nearly flush with the stone, reducing exposed edges and giving a more integrated appearance. The trade-off is cost, planning time and the need for professional stone work. Direct engraving into granite is another option, but it is unforgiving: if the contrast is poor, the URL strategy fails, or the provider changes, the code is literally cut into the memorial. For Evaheld families considering a physical plaque as part of a wider memorial setup, [which plan comes with QR memorial plaques](https://evaheldmemorials.com/faq/which-plan-includes-qr-memorial-plaques) explains where QR plaque inclusions begin, while [what the Memorial Plaque & Tribute plan includes](https://evaheldmemorials.com/faq/what-is-included-in-the-memorial-plaque-tribute-plan) helps families separate the plaque, the digital tribute and the ongoing memorial experience. ## Test before and after installation Testing should happen at least four times. Test the digital memorial URL before the QR code is generated. Test the final QR code proof on screen and on paper before manufacture. Test the plaque before installation, while it can still be repositioned. Test it again after installation from ordinary visitor distance and angle. Use more than one phone if possible. Check that the link opens without requiring a special app, unless privacy settings deliberately require a password or invitation. Check that the page loads on mobile data. Check glare by scanning in morning or afternoon light if the grave faces open sun. Check the code after the first heavy rain or cleaning cycle. If the plaque includes the person’s name, dates or inscription as well as the QR code, confirm spelling and dates before it is fixed. A physical typo on stone or metal is harder to correct than a digital typo. If the plaque does not scan easily, do not force the installation. Causes may include too small a code, insufficient quiet zone around the code, poor contrast, glossy glare, a damaged corner, a curved surface, low-resolution printing or a URL encoded in a way that makes the QR pattern too dense. A simpler, shorter destination URL often produces a cleaner code. This is another reason to use a stable memorial link rather than an overlong tracking URL. ## What to do if the plaque loosens or is damaged A loose plaque should be treated as a memorial maintenance issue, not just a technical nuisance. If a corner lifts, water can enter and dirt can collect. If the plaque falls, cemetery staff may remove it or visitors may not know where it belongs. Contact the cemetery before reattaching it, especially if the first approval specified a particular method. Photograph the condition, keep the plaque, and ask the supplier whether the same QR destination can be preserved on a replacement. If the code is scratched, faded or no longer scans, the ideal solution is a replacement plaque carrying the same memorial link. That way the family does not lose the digital destination they have shared in funeral notices, cards or family messages. [replacing damaged QR memorial plaques](https://evaheldmemorials.com/blog/replacing-damaged-qr-memorial-plaques/) covers the practical question of preserving the link while renewing the physical marker. Families should also keep offline backups of the memorial content. A QR plaque is a convenient access point, not the only copy of someone’s story. Download photos, written tributes and important videos where the platform allows it. Keep a family record of the memorial URL, account owner, administrator permissions, cemetery approval email, plaque supplier, order number and installation date. ## What Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States do differently The practical installation method may look similar in all three countries, but the approval pathway is different. In Australia, cemeteries are commonly managed by councils, trusts or cemetery operators, and a right of interment or burial licence holder may need to authorise memorial work. Local rules may refer to Australian Standard AS 4204 for headstones and cemetery monuments, and a registered or approved monumental mason may need to apply. In the United Kingdom, cemetery and churchyard rules are highly local. Council cemeteries may apply memorial regulations, safety inspection policies and approved mason schemes, while Church of England churchyards and other faith burial grounds may apply religious and aesthetic controls. A QR plaque may be judged not only on safety and durability, but also on whether it suits the character of the churchyard or burial ground. In the United States, private cemeteries, municipal cemeteries, faith cemeteries and veterans’ cemeteries each operate under different rules. A family may find one private cemetery open to a small adhesive QR plaque and another unwilling to allow any attached item. Federal veterans’ cemeteries are a special case; do not attach anything to a government-furnished marker without express written authority. Across all three markets, the reliable approach is the same: identify the rights holder, ask the cemetery before ordering, use a durable plaque, avoid drilling unless a mason is approved to do it, keep the design modest, and make sure the digital memorial remains under family control. ## What belongs behind the QR plaque The plaque should not lead only to a bare name and dates if the family wants it to be meaningful. A strong memorial page can include a concise life story, photo gallery, favourite sayings, voice or video memories, service information, a private guestbook and moderated tributes. The aim is not to overwhelm a graveside visitor, but to let people choose whether they want a short remembrance or a fuller story. Public figures show why digital memorials can carry more than a stone can. A visitor who sees a name such as [Steve Jobs](https://evaheldmemorials.com/m/steve-jobs) may remember innovation and design, but a digital memorial can hold the sequence of relationships, milestones and personal influences around that public legacy. A memorial for [Princess Diana](https://evaheldmemorials.com/m/princess-diana) can connect public memory with compassion, family and service in a way no brief inscription could contain. A tribute to [Olivia Newton-John](https://evaheldmemorials.com/m/olivia-newton-john) can bring together music, film, advocacy and the memories people continue to share across countries. Most families are not building a public archive at that scale. They are giving grandchildren, distant cousins and old friends somewhere to hear the person’s voice, see more than one formal photograph, and add what only they remember. If several relatives will help, decide who can upload, who approves contributions and who keeps administrator access. [how family and friends can be invited to contribute](https://evaheldmemorials.com/faq/can-i-invite-family-and-friends-to-help-build-the-memorial) is especially important when the QR plaque will invite visitors into a shared memorial rather than a single fixed obituary. ## Final installation checklist Before you attach a QR plaque to granite, confirm these points in order. The cemetery has approved the plaque and the person with authority has consented. The digital memorial URL is live, stable and privacy-appropriate. The QR code has been tested on iPhone and Android. The plaque material is outdoor-rated and the supplier can explain its engraving or marking method. The chosen position is discreet, reachable and scannable. The granite surface is clean, dry, stable and suitable for the fixing method. The installation temperature matches the adhesive or mason’s instructions. The plaque has been pressed, cured or fixed according to specification. The code still scans after installation. The family has kept a record of the URL, permissions, supplier and maintenance plan. When these steps are followed, a QR plaque can be a careful addition rather than a hurried attachment. The granite remains the permanent place of remembrance, while the QR-linked memorial gives family and visitors a way to keep stories, photographs and tributes available beyond what stone can hold. If your family is ready to prepare the memorial page before confirming the physical plaque, you can [attach a qr plaque to granite](https://evaheldmemorials.com/create) with a QR-ready Evaheld Memorials tribute destination shaped around privacy, sharing and long-term remembrance. [![attach a qr plaque to granite: QR plaque positioned beside polished granite before installation](https://evaheldmemorials.com/blog/content/images/2026/09/attach-a-qr-plaque-to-granite-1-2.webp)](https://evaheldmemorials.com/blog/best-materials-for-qr-memorial-plaques/) [![Cemetery approval note with plaque and granite cleaning cloth](https://evaheldmemorials.com/blog/content/images/2026/09/attach-a-qr-plaque-to-granite-2-2.webp)](https://evaheldmemorials.com/blog/cemetery-rules-for-qr-codes/) [![Phone opening a QR-linked memorial beside a granite plaque](https://evaheldmemorials.com/blog/content/images/2026/09/attach-a-qr-plaque-to-granite-3-2.webp)](https://evaheldmemorials.com/blog/what-can-a-qr-memorial-link-to/) ## FAQs ### How do I attach a QR plaque to granite? Cemetery checks, materials and setup Start with cemetery approval, then choose an outdoor-rated plaque, prepare a clean dry granite surface, test the QR code, and use the mounting method approved for that stone. [cemetery rules for QR codes](https://evaheldmemorials.com/blog/cemetery-rules-for-qr-codes/) should be checked before buying, and the UK Ministry of Justice guidance on [managing unstable gravestones](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/burial-grounds-guidance-on-managing-unstable-gravestones) explains why burial authorities take memorial safety seriously. ### Can I glue a QR plaque directly onto a granite headstone? You can sometimes use adhesive on smooth polished granite, but only if the cemetery allows it and the plaque supplier specifies a stone-suitable outdoor adhesive. [best materials for QR memorial plaques](https://evaheldmemorials.com/blog/best-materials-for-qr-memorial-plaques/) helps compare surfaces, and 3M’s [surface preparation guidance](https://www.3m.com/3M/en%5FUS/bonding-and-assembly-us/resources/full-story/?storyid=b3996cbd-9954-455f-8e72-88e452ca38c0) shows why clean, dry surfaces and curing time matter. ### Do cemeteries usually allow QR plaques on graves? Some cemeteries allow them, some refuse them, and many decide case by case according to grave type, plaque design, material and mounting method. [where to place a QR code on a headstone](https://evaheldmemorials.com/blog/where-to-place-qr-code-on-headstone/) can help you propose a discreet position, while the Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust explains how a [holder of right of interment](https://www.smct.org.au/holder-of-right-of-interment) may authorise memorials such as plaques or headstones. ### What is the best QR plaque material for granite? Laser-marked stainless steel, ceramic, bronze and outdoor-rated anodised aluminium can all work when the code remains high-contrast and the plaque edges are sealed or finished properly. [replacing damaged QR memorial plaques](https://evaheldmemorials.com/blog/replacing-damaged-qr-memorial-plaques/) explains why replacement planning matters, and the QR Code’s formal basis in [ISO/IEC 18004:2015](https://www.iso.org/standard/62021.html) reinforces the need for a readable code pattern. ### Should the QR code be engraved into granite instead of attached as a plaque? Engraving can look integrated, but it is less flexible if the code contrast is poor or the destination strategy changes, so many families prefer a replaceable plaque. [what a QR memorial can actually link to](https://evaheldmemorials.com/blog/what-can-a-qr-memorial-link-to/) should be decided first, and DENSO’s [QR Code history](https://www.denso.com/global/en/business/innovation/qrcode/) explains the technology behind the scannable pattern. ### How big should a QR plaque be on a headstone? The plaque should be large enough to scan easily from normal visitor distance but modest enough not to dominate the inscription or breach cemetery size rules. [updating QR memorial content](https://evaheldmemorials.com/blog/updating-qr-memorial-content/) is a separate digital decision, and Apple’s support instructions for [scanning a QR code with iPhone camera](https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/scan-a-qr-code-iphe8bda8762/27/ios/27) show how visitors expect a simple camera scan to work. ### What if visitors use Android phones? Modern Android phones can generally scan QR codes through the camera or built-in scanning tools, but glare, distance and poor lighting still affect results. [which plan comes with QR memorial plaques](https://evaheldmemorials.com/faq/which-plan-includes-qr-memorial-plaques) helps families plan the Evaheld side, and Google’s Pixel support page explains how to [scan QR codes with a Pixel phone](https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/16561572?hl=en). ### What if the QR plaque falls off or stops scanning? Keep the plaque, photograph the problem, contact the cemetery before reattaching it, and ask the supplier whether a replacement can preserve the same memorial link. [what the Memorial Plaque & Tribute plan includes](https://evaheldmemorials.com/faq/what-is-included-in-the-memorial-plaque-tribute-plan) can clarify plaque inclusions, and the ACCC’s [consumer rights and guarantees](https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/buying-products-and-services/consumer-rights-and-guarantees) guidance is useful when reviewing warranties in Australia. ### Can the memorial page behind the QR code stay private? Yes, the physical QR plaque is visible, but the linked memorial can be shaped with privacy settings depending on the platform and plan. [keeping the memorial private until you are ready to share](https://evaheldmemorials.com/faq/will-my-memorial-stay-private-until-i-am-ready-to-share) helps with that decision, and the FTC’s guidance on [how websites and apps collect and use your information](https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-websites-and-apps-collect-and-use-your-information) is a useful privacy reminder. ### Can relatives add photos and tributes after the QR plaque is installed? They can if the QR code opens an editable memorial page rather than a fixed file or temporary link, so choose the destination before the plaque is made. [how family and friends can be invited to contribute](https://evaheldmemorials.com/faq/can-i-invite-family-and-friends-to-help-build-the-memorial) supports shared remembrance, and DENSO WAVE’s page on [QR Code versions and capacity](https://www.qrcode.com/en/about/version.html/) shows why shorter, stable URLs generally make cleaner codes.