One of the most common questions we receive from families is: “How durable are your high-resolution headstones?” It is a completely understandable concern. A memorial is a permanent tribute — it needs to withstand the British weather for decades, not months.
Rather than simply telling you, we decided to show you. We took one of our finished headstones — complete with our full high-resolution imagery and proprietary protection coating — and put it through a rigorous jet wash test at full pressure.
What We Did
Using a professional-grade pressure washer set to a high-pressure stream, we directed a sustained blast of water at the engraved and printed surface of the headstone. We focused on the areas containing the portrait image, the personalised text, and the decorative detailing — essentially every part of the stone that families care about most.
The test ran for several minutes, replicating — and far exceeding — the kind of water exposure a graveside memorial would experience over years of rain, storms, and seasonal weather changes.
“Not a single detail was affected. The portrait remained razor-sharp. The gold lettering stayed vibrant. The surface coating showed zero signs of lifting, bubbling, or discolouration.”
The Result
Not a single detail was affected. The portrait remained razor-sharp. The gold lettering stayed vibrant. The surface coating showed zero signs of lifting, bubbling, or discolouration. The headstone looked exactly as it did before the test.
This is the power of our proprietary protection system. It is not a standard lacquer or off-the-shelf sealant — it is a formulation we have developed specifically for outdoor memorial use, bonding to the granite at a molecular level to protect against UV fading, moisture ingress, moss growth, and physical abrasion.
Why This Matters
Traditional headstone engravings are carved into stone — durable, but limited in the level of detail and personalisation they can achieve. Our high-resolution process allows us to reproduce a photograph, a painting, a football badge, or any image with incredible clarity. But this naturally raises questions about longevity.
We take those questions seriously. We do not ask families to simply take our word for it. We test our products rigorously, and we stand behind every memorial we produce with a written guarantee.
A Memorial That Lasts a Lifetime
Every headstone we create at Magic Memorials is designed and built to endure. From the grade of granite we source, to the preparation of the surface, to the application of our protection system — every step is carried out with permanence in mind.
If you have questions about durability, materials, or our protection process, we are always happy to talk. Get in touch with our team or visit our workshop for a demonstration.