According to the central park conservancy the organization responsible for the park s maintenance and operation more than 6 800 of these benches feature small engraved plaques signifying that someone has adopted the bench often in memory of a loved one.
Bench in memory of someone.
We ve all walked by or perhaps even sat on a smartly placed park bench in our local park and noticed a nameplate or plaque on the bench designating it as a bench for an historical event local good samaritan or outstanding park fundraiser supporter or donor.
You can either get your memorial bench engraved or purchase a brass aluminium or stainless steel memorial plaque featuring an inscription that can be attached to the bench.
Many arts venues offer the opportunity for people to sponsor a seat with a commemorative plaque in someone s name.
Boardwalk benches through a ttf facilitated bench adoption program members of the public are now able to honor and dedicate these benches to loved ones.
Either option is available at an average cost of 50.
Remembrance benches are a gentle way of remembering someone who has passed.
A theatre seat in memory.
The use of memorial benches as structures to honor someone is becoming more common among individuals groups and organizations.
Many relatives and friends like the idea of the bench being in the person s favourite spot such as their local park or by the seafront.
Whether they loved shakespeare ballet panto or trod the boards themselves a theatre seat dedicated in memory of your loved one might be just the ticket.