{"product_id":"custom-carved-oak-memorial-bench-elephant-design-tribute-seat","title":"Elephant Memorial Bench — Carved Oak Tribute","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-carved solid oak memorial bench with Asian elephants in the backrest — chosen by Fred for his wife Sue, because she had spent time in Thailand and loved them. Made in memory of Susan Pauline Leah Dicker, 8.12.59–12.7.24.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFred’s brief was as understated as it was clear: “Nothing over the top.” What followed was anything but ordinary. He wrote both inscriptions himself — the first along the seat back: \u003cem\u003e“From sunrise to sunset, a blessed place from above. Each day gives a rebirth of Joy, Peace and Love.”\u003c\/em\u003e The second, below the seat: \u003cem\u003e“Sunshine Sue, you will remain in our hearts forever, and we know your spirit dances with the stars.”\u003c\/em\u003e He sent it with the note: “Feel free to amend.” We didn’t change a word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bench carries Sue’s full name and dates alongside Fred’s words. Your version begins the same way — with a name, the things that mattered, and the words that feel right. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid oak throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved Asian elephant motifs in the backrest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom inscription carved directly into the timber — no plaques, no metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — supplied unvarnished as standard, or add three coats of Epifanes yacht varnish for lasting colour and sheen (+£50)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for gardens, parks, churchyards and memorial spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable as two seater (W140cm) or three seater (W160cm approx)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat height approx 45cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContact us to discuss dimensions for your space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell us who the bench is for, your chosen inscription, and any carving details — animals, motifs, places that meant something to them. We’ll draw up a design and refine it with you before we begin. Typical lead time is 4–5 weeks; we can often work around ceremony and placement deadlines. \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGet in touch to start the conversation.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFinish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is supplied \u003cstrong\u003eunvarnished\u003c\/strong\u003e as standard. Left natural, solid oak slowly weathers to a soft, silvery-grey — completely normal for outdoor timber, a graceful way for a piece to age, and with \u003cstrong\u003eno maintenance needed\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you’d prefer to bring out the grain and warm, honeyed tones, choose the \u003cstrong\u003evarnished\u003c\/strong\u003e option (+£50) and we’ll hand-apply three coats of Epifanes, a premium marine yacht varnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eMore about the two finishes\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:8px;\"\u003eOutdoor furniture takes a real beating from sun and weather. Left natural, an unvarnished piece simply silvers over time and asks nothing of you. A varnished piece keeps its rich sheen for a couple of years; after that the varnish may begin to flake or patch, at which point you can simply re-coat it, or let it weather back to that natural silvery-grey. Either way, your oak is fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Unvarnished","offer_id":55192333877623,"sku":"FRD-BEN-OAK-1038","price":2310.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Varnished (+£50)","offer_id":57222616744311,"sku":"FRD-BEN-OAK-1038","price":2625.58,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/custom-carved-oak-memorial-bench-elephant-design-tribute-seat-9607371.jpg?v=1759411959","url":"https:\/\/freerangingdesigns.com\/en-de\/products\/custom-carved-oak-memorial-bench-elephant-design-tribute-seat","provider":"FreeRangeDesigns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}