Garden Benches and Green Spaces

Garden benches are often used throughout public and private parks to give visitors places to rest and relax outdoors. To use a flexible material for these benches, such as wood or plastic, would require regular upkeep, continuous cleaning, and pest control and protection from the elements. Manufacturing benches out of granite generally means less maintenance, no need for pest control, and no protection required from weathering.

Business owners frequently utilize granite benches for company "green spaces" and garden areas; giving employees quiet places to relax while on break or eating lunch outdoors. They are sometimes used near entrances or high traffic areas where customers may have wait times for certain services. A company name, corporate logo, or laser etched photo can further personalize these commercial "green spaces".

The symbol for rest, repose and contemplation, garden bench memorials have their origins in the spacious seats used by philosophers in ancient temples and basilicas. Early examples were semi-circullar, but have evolved to more contemporary rectangular dimensions.

You can visit a loved one's grave to rest and reflect with comfort on a garden bench memorial that has a back. They also have larger engraving surfaces compared to simple straight memorial benches. This makes the lettering larger and more easily visible as you approach the gravesite. 

The backs and seats of garden bench memorials are often personalized with images, prayers and poems. The comfortable back rest and seat sizing allows for generous granite surfaces to help memorialize your loved one. Check with your manufacturer for available granite colors and finish options, as they may vary by region. Bases can also be added to garden benches, depending upon your preference, terrain and location.