When you want to memorialize a loved one at a cemetery or elsewhere, there are many monument options to choose from. Besides simple headstones and elaborate statues, a stone bench memorial is also a possibility. This option has several advantages that may make it right for your family.

Why Choose a Stone Bench Memorial?

1. Customize Your Memorial

It's hard to beat the character and natural beauty of stone. Granite in a range of colors is a popular choice for memorials because it stands up well to the weather, but there are also other options like marble and sandstone, which are known for their beauty.

Benches have a large surface area, any part of which can be engraved, giving you lots of room for names, quotes, images, and decorative designs that will tie the bench memorial to your loved one.

2. Connect the Family

Because the bench has plenty of space for names, it doesn't have to be dedicated to just one person. A bench memorial can go in a family plot to honor all the loved ones buried there. You can add names and details over time, or simply create a monument to the family and add individual markers alongside it.

3. Encourage Visitors to Stay

When a family member or friend visits the cemetery, there are few places to sit. A memorial bench means they can spend longer at the graveside, partaking in the scenery and feeling closer to the departed. Benches are especially helpful for elderly family members or those for whom standing for long periods is a challenge.

To start planning a bench memorial or another type of monument for a family member, contact Sweet-Woods Memorial Co. in Phoenix, NY. Serving Oswego, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Madison counties for almost 90 years, they create respectful and personalized stone, bronze, and brick memorials at affordable prices. Call (315) 695-3376 with any questions, or learn more about their options on their website.