Une mère et sa fille assises sur un banc commémoratif en bois magnifiquement sculpté et orné de motifs de hiboux, profitant d'un moment de paix dans la nature.

Handmade. Treasured. Remembered.

Banc en bois artisanal représentant un tigre sculpté et peint allongé sur le dossier, avec des accents détaillés de deux petits oiseaux sculptés perchés sur les côtés. Installé dans un environnement extérieur verdoyant, ce banc est mis en valeur grâce à sa finition en bois naturel.

Memorial Benches with Character

How We Create Your Memorial Bench
Banc commémoratif en bois fabriqué à la main avec des détails d'oiseaux sculptés, sur fond d'arbres brumeux. Le banc comporte une scène de paysage gravée et l'inscription "Fly high...". En mémoire de nos chers amis Isabel et Brian Stanley qui ont tant donné à la communauté de l'école primaire de Randwick, octobre 2020.

Handcrafted Memorial Garden Benches

A handcrafted wooden memorial bench featuring a painted portrait of Zyaire Rowe in an oval frame, carved swallows, and a black car in relief, with engraved text reading “Forever in our hearts.”

Honouring Little Legends

Bancs commémoratifs

Memorial Benches – Handmade Wooden Tributes

Our handcrafted memorial benches are designed to honour loved ones with beauty and strength. Made from durable hardwoods like oak and Douglas fir, they provide a lasting place of reflection in gardens, parks, schools, and public spaces. Each wooden bench can be personalised with an inscription or plaque, turning a simple seat into a meaningful tribute that tells a story. Whether you’re looking for a traditional garden memorial bench or a bespoke design with carvings and motifs, our collection is built to withstand the seasons while offering comfort and remembrance for generations. Explore our range below to find the right memorial bench for your special place.

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Wooden Memorial Benches for Gardens, Parks & Public Spaces

A memorial bench is more than just a piece of furniture – it is a timeless tribute to a life well lived, providing a place where family, friends, and communities can pause, reflect, and remember. At Free Range Designs, we create bespoke wooden memorial benches that combine durability, natural beauty, and thoughtful design.

Each bench is handmade in our workshop using carefully selected hardwoods such as oak and Douglas fir, chosen for their strength and suitability for year-round outdoor use. Whether placed in a garden, park, churchyard, school, or public space, our memorial benches are crafted to withstand the elements while blending seamlessly into natural surroundings.

Personalised Memorial Benches with Plaques

We know that every memorial is unique, which is why we offer a wide range of personalisation options. Many of our clients choose to include a brass or stainless steel plaque with a custom inscription, while others request engraved messages, wildlife carvings, or bespoke motifs that reflect the character of the person being remembered. From a simple name and date to a favourite quote or symbol, our personalised memorial benches allow you to create a lasting dedication.

Durable & Sustainable Outdoor Benches

Our benches are built to last, using traditional joinery methods combined with modern finishing techniques to ensure strength and weather resistance. We also believe in sustainable craftsmanship, sourcing wood responsibly and designing benches that are both eco-friendly and meaningful.

A Lasting Place of Comfort

A memorial bench offers more than just seating – it provides comfort, connection, and a sense of continuity. Families often place benches in their gardens as a private retreat, while schools and councils install them in parks and community spaces to create welcoming areas of remembrance. Wherever they are placed, these benches serve as a lasting symbol of love, memory, and togetherness.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Memorial Benches

Choosing a memorial bench is a deeply personal process, and we’re here to help every step of the way. From custom carvings to delivery details and care advice, this FAQ covers everything you need to know.Still have questions or want to talk through a design? Get in touch with us — we’d love to help create something truly meaningful.
How We Create Your Memorial Bench with examples
A collage of hand-drawn sketches and completed carvings for memorial benches, showcasing intricate designs. The images include artistic concepts such as owls, unicorns, pastoral landscapes, and sailing ships, alongside carved examples like “Belle’s Bench” featuring a colorful unicorn. The designs emphasize personal touches and thoughtful details, ideal for commemorative or memorial benches

Every Bench Starts with a Story

See examples and the full design process.

From children’s sketches to detailed drawings and handcrafted carvings, we bring your vision to life. Explore how our memorial benches are designed with care, creativity, and personal meaning.

hand carved memorial bench made from oak