A garden bench makes an excellent memorial. But
why? A bench is a place for people to rest, chat, and enjoy
nature. A bench is somewhere where people stop before they continue
on their journeys. It is a place to make friends. It is a place
to get away from friends and life and everything besides the
birds and the trees.
A garden bench is a great place to sit and think. It is a place
to reminisce about the one whom it is dedicated to. It is a
place to think about the past, but also a place to think about
the future. It is much more than just a plaque of honor –
it is something that can be cherished for much longer by many
people (even those who do not fully understand why it is there).
It is useful and enjoyed by all.
A memorial bench can be placed in a personal garden, or, with
proper authority, it can be placed in a city park or along a
hike. Think of a place for the garden bench that the person
whom it honors truly loved. Think of a place where you, yourself,
would like to remember that person.