The Story of Talking Stones
Talking Stones began with a stone that was engraved with one word: “Imagine”.
Having struggled to find a fitting memorial for their family dog "Lady", James saw the potential for personalised river stones as a unique memorial.
He was told it couldn't be done. But just six weeks later, James engraved his very first Talking Stone; the "Imagine" stone.
In 2003, James took a leap of faith, leaving behind his corporate career to follow his passion and bring his vision to life. With his family by his side, he started Talking Stones from a spare room in his home.
It was a small operation driven by a big passion. From the very beginning, every piece was crafted with care, pride and attention to detail, with the aim of creating something special for every family.
From humble beginnings in the front room of James' home, Talking Stones has grown one step at a time. As the business expanded, it moved into a small space beneath the house, then a single garage in the backyard, followed by its first rented commercial premises.
Today, we're proud to call our very own manufacturing facility on the Central Coast of NSW home; a long way from where it all began!
Today we are Australia’s most trusted manufacturer of everlasting made to order memorial products for people and pets and
specialist custom stone engraving services.
We take pride in knowing more than 100,000 families take comfort every day from the product we have created for them.
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Fundraising That Leaves a Lasting Legacy
Bring your school, sporting club or community together with personalised engraved pavers and river stones. Raise funds while creating a lasting tribute to your supporters.
From choosing your products to custom order forms, fundraising landing pages and online ordering, Talking Stones can help make your fundraiser easier to organise.
Trusted by Organisations Across Australia
Our work is trusted by organisations across Australia – from schools and local councils to corporations and national agencies. Whether it’s a commemorative plaque, donor wall, or custom installation, we deliver lasting quality with care.
The Stories Behind the Stones
A collection of heartfelt stories shared by our customers, celebrating the special pets and loved ones who hold a place in our hearts.
"He was a great Big Brother" - In Loving Memory of Caesar
He wasn't perfect, he loved to steal snacks from a toddler, eat random household items occasionally (like nail files?), and bark at every courier to knock at the door. But we thought he was the bestest boy.
"She was small but had the courage of a lion" - In Loving Memory of Ellie
Thank you for taking such care in creating something special to remember her by.
