Memorial Garden Benches
For those we've loved, and those we've lost, having a nice way to remember them is a wonderful idea to keep their memory alive. A memorial bench for a garden or a park is a great item for this purpose. They are comfortable and can start a conversation based on nothing more than the curiosity of those who didn't know the person the bench is dedicated to.
Stone Memorial Bench For Garden
$222.99 $256.99
Stone Memorial Bench For Garden
East Urban Home
$222.99 $256.99
Perfect For: A pathway in a private back garden
What We Like: The simplicity of the design and inscription
Not So Good For: More than one person to sit on
Made out of durable cast stone, this gray memorial bench for garden comfortably seats one. It sits on two stone legs with a seat that contains a simple phrase with a symbolic image of a trail etched beside the words.
Designer Advice:
Place this UV-resistant concrete memorial bench for gardens in between two rose bushes or climbing vines along your fence to give yourself a spot to sit and rest. The seat is able to accommodate up to 200 pounds so it works well for most adults and children.
What Users Say:
Beautiful memorial bench to put in a garden to celebrate the life of a loved one.
Made in the USA Stone Memorial Bench
$202.87 $259.99
Made in the USA Stone Memorial Bench
Kay Berry, Inc
$202.87 $259.99
Perfect For: Those who are spiritual and looking for peace after the passing of a family member, close friend or pet
What We Like: Due to the smaller size, it will fit nicely in any backyard or outdoor space
Showcasing a spiritual verse full of meaning, this stone memorial bench measures 29 inches in width and weighs approximately 54 pounds. It sits on two gray cast concrete legs with a slightly rounded seat that makes a comfortable perch for contemplation.
Designer Advice:
This cast stone memorial bench is rust-resistant and made to withstand harsh outdoor elements from rain to snow without any chipping or cracking. It’s recommended that you simply spray it with some water or use a clean brush to get off any dirt or grime.
What Users Say:
The sentiment of this memorial bench was exactly what I was looking for to honor my father and brother. It’s solid, heavy and high quality. The verse is beautiful.
Custom Memorial Garden Bench
Custom Memorial Garden Bench
This unique memorial garden bench is handmade of pine. The wood is stained and then finished with a protective polyurethane coat. The bench arms and support are made from cast iron and painted black. All attachments are stainless steel and will not rust.
Designer Advice:
Custom-made, this personalized memorial bench for your garden leaves a special spot for an image of your loved one. You can also have a personal message inset into the seat slats. The seat back is in the shape of a butterfly. Plant yellow and purple flowers with simple open blooms to attract live butterflies around the bench.
Vinyl Memorial Garden Bench
Vinyl Memorial Garden Bench
These personalized memorial benches are made from recycled plastic lumber. They're assembled using stainless steel screws, making the bench durable and long-lasting. It is accented with an engraved oval granite plaque securely inlaid on the backrest. This bench measures 50" long by 25" deep and 36" high.
Designer Advice:
You can choose between a weathered or cedar finish color on this memorial garden bench. We love knowing you can choose a picture of your loved one for the plaque and surround it with meaningful text. The image will be displayed in black and white, so if you want to send a full-color image, look at it at home in black and white to see if the contrast translates well.
Memorial Garden Park Bench
Memorial Garden Park Bench
Measuring 48" long, this heavy memory bench is created from 100% monument-grade granite and ships in four pieces. All surfaces are polished, and the seat back can be engraved with a custom message. Text and graphics can be included in the description before the engraving process begins.
Designer Advice:
The stunning Bahama Blue granite used for this unique memorial bench is suitable for a park or cemetery. If you hope to place this beautiful memorial bench in a cemetery or park, you'll first want to check with them for any restrictions or requirements. You will typically be responsible for paying for the bench's foundation. Not all cemeteries will set the benches for you, so you'll also want to check this.
Memory Garden Bench
Memory Garden Bench
This memorial bench idea adds a personalized message on both the seat and the back of the bench. Once you've submitted the text, you'll get a chance to see exactly what it will look like before the bench is made. The finished size is 36" long by 14-16" wide and 16" high.
Designer Advice:
Each of these memorial garden benches is custom-made and can be laser-etched with any message and font of your choice. While it's tempting to combine multiple fonts together in an effort to be creative, best practices suggest you don't. A good rule of thumb is to keep it simple. Stick to two fonts using a classic sans serif and serif combination.
Black Granite Memorial Garden Bench
Black Granite Memorial Garden Bench
With several options for engraving text, images, and portraits, this black granite memorial bench will last for generations. The seat and back are 36" long, and the bench supports are 20" by 2.5" by 18". All four parts are polished and shipped separately to be assembled on-site.
Memorial Plaque Garden Bench
Memorial Plaque Garden Bench
A discreet brass plaque is inset in the back of this wood memorial bench. The plaque size is 2" by 8," and you can have up to six lines of type with up to 32 character spaces per line. Choose from six font styles: Century, Roman, Block, Script, Contemporary and Optima.
Small Worn Wood Memorial Bench
Small Worn Wood Memorial Bench
Gracie Oaks
Perfect For: A small stone or planted garden with annual flowers and greenery
What We Like: The decorative butterflies that add both an element of color and whimsy
Measuring 29 inches wide, this wood memorial bench sits on two thickly cut faded pieces of manufactured wood for a slightly distressed effect. The sturdy taupe-colored bench top is decorated with leaves and vibrant butterflies along with seven in-memoriam lines.
Designer Advice:
Complete your memory garden by incorporating this small wooden memorial bench along a stone pathway lined with your loved one’s favorite plants and flowers. You could sit the bench under a metal archway to create some shade or simply nestle it beside a tree to create a cozy spot to reflect in nature.
What Users Say:
Quick and easy to assemble. The bench is sturdy and attractive. Pleased that it was a bit larger than expected. My friend (whose mother passed away) absolutely loves it.
Children's Memorial Garden Bench
Children's Memorial Garden Bench
You can choose one of two heights for this sweet child-size memory bench. Each bench is handmade from Douglas fir, Monterey pine, and reclaimed wood. It's held together with galvanized screws and finished with an oil-based stain and marine varnish.
Wooden Memorial Garden Bench
Wooden Memorial Garden Bench
This small memory bench is 36" long by 11" deep and 20" high. It has five stain color options: dark walnut, natural walnut, espresso, golden oak, or weathered gray. Handmade from wood, your message will be painted on top of the bench and then sealed with a clear varnish.
Designer Advice:
While this memory bench can be placed in a shaded area in your garden, they're not intended to be left outside in extreme weather. These benches would make a perfect porch bench or even an entry bench inside your home. Choose the stain color that matches your indoor or outdoor furniture and contrasts with the flooring or decking.
Buying Guide
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Just as the name suggests, memorial garden benches are pieces of furniture that remembers someone who has passed away. They're generally placed in a garden or public place. However, many individuals choose to put them in their yards or gardens to memorialize those they love who have passed away. To ensure you're getting the best garden bench for your loved one, it's essential you do some homework ahead of time. With that in mind, we've put together this guide to help inspire your choices.
It's essential that you select appropriate materials for your memorial garden benches. Under many circumstances, a favorite choice for these benches is wood. However, they're made from a wide variety of materials. For example, they're available in iron, metal, synthetic materials, and concrete. The choice you make depends on where you're going to place the bench, if it's going to move, if it's for decorative purposes, and if it's going to be used for seating.
For example, if you’re going to use a traditional park bench style, these are larger and will are typically 60" long, 35" high, and 26" wide. Whereas concrete benches vary in sizes and could be as small as 21" high, 19" wide, and 51" long.
Everyone has different accommodations available for memorial garden benches on their property. For example, one homeowner may have cleared a space specifically for the bench. Another may have a small area under a tree they would like to use. Therefore, it's essential to measure the area that's available to ensure it will fit adequately.
Engraving the Sentiments on the Bench
Some of the popular engravings are:
- "In Memory Of..."
- "Goodbyes Are Not Forever"
- “Gone but not forgotten, even though we are apart, Your spirit lives forever in my heart.”
- “Those we love don’t go away”
- "May you find peace in the arms of an angel”
- “God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart”
The sentiments on a garden bench's engraving undoubtedly complete its overall appearance and aesthetic. Some people like to include personal texts, quotes, pictures, scriptures, or a combination of all of these elements. No matter what your selection is, be sure to take your time during this step. In doing so, you’re capturing your sentiments and heartfelt memories about your loved one on this bench.
The addition of designs and styling is another way of adding details about your loved one to the memorial garden bench. Engraving can include the addition of decorative elements depicting their interests, work, or how they spent their time. For example, if your loved one was a firefighter, the addition of an emblem. Or, if they enjoyed gardening, you could include floral engravings.
Additional style considerations include whether or not you want the bench to look like a traditional park bench or a small back-less concrete bench. While the traditional park bench styles are comfortable if you’d like to use them, they don’t have as many decorative options. The concrete benches have more space on the seat for text, embellishments, and pictures. The remainder of the concrete bench can also feature embellishments around the edges, as well as on the legs.
