Memorial Garden Benches

174 Ideas by Tara Gosselin

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.

Memory Garden Bench

Memory Garden Bench
Memorial Plaque Garden Bench

Memorial Plaque Garden Bench
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Oak Memorial Benches

One of a kind mosaic garden bench custom

One of a kind mosaic garden bench custom

Richly decorated bench made of concrete and covered with colorful tiles. It is resistant to rust and harmful weather conditions. Received many positive recommendations from customers for high quality and elegant design.

449462 there is a bridge of memories memorial garden bench

449462) "There is a bridge of memories..." Memorial Garden Bench

Wooden memorial benches

Made from solid, durable granite, this memorial bench can be a great addition to one's garden or patio decor. Especially if you want to commemorate an important person or event.

Memorial Garden Park Bench

Memorial Garden Park Bench
Estavan Memorial Outdoor Bench

Estavan Memorial Outdoor Bench
Stone memorial benches

This memorial garden bench can be a great way to commemorate the people we love. The bench is inscribed with a moving verse, placed next to a raised, colourful butterfly and flower decorations. It measures 15-1/2" x 6-7/8" x 6-1/4".

Small Worn Wood Memorial Bench

Small Worn Wood Memorial Bench
Children's Memorial Garden Bench

Children's Memorial Garden Bench
Classen Concrete Outdoor Bench

Classen Concrete Outdoor Bench
Wooden Memorial Garden Bench

Wooden Memorial Garden Bench
Engraved wooden benches outdoor

Rustic garden bench with an inscription carved on the backrest. Classic planks design with solid hardwood oak elements. Traditionally made to beam with unpretentious country style. Noticeable elegance and top-quality making materials.

Home gift ideas small memorial angel garden bench

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Landwehr Metal Outdoor Bench

Landwehr Metal Outdoor Bench
Keuka Outdoor Bench

Keuka Outdoor Bench
15" Leave a Trail Cast Stone Memorial Garden Bench

A very interesting type of decoration. It is a bench that plays the role of a memorial element. The product is made of heavyweight cast stone that assures solidity and resistance to negative weather conditions.

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Place your own memorial, motto or poetry quotation on this personalized garden bench. With verses engraved in high-contrast script on hand-cast stone and complemented with marble plaque, you can pay tribute to loved ones.

Hargis Stone / Concrete Outdoor Bench

Hargis Stone / Concrete Outdoor Bench
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Durable engraved bench for garden applications. Its wooden construction features a very solid backrest with vertical slats. This bench also offers two supportive arms for additional comfort of sitting.

EcoDecors 48 Inch Teak Bench Garden Wood Patio Outdoor Benches Wood Bench for Outdoors Seating

EcoDecors 48 Inch Teak Bench Garden Wood Patio Outdoor Benches Wood Bench for Outdoors Seating

Classen Stone / Concrete Outdoor Bench

Classen Stone / Concrete Outdoor Bench
Classen Stone / Concrete Outdoor Bench

Classen Stone / Concrete Outdoor Bench
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Memorial Garden Benches

Buying Guide

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.