Lilly Memorial Bench — Carved & Painted Oak

This bench was made for Lilly’s parents. They came to us with their daughter’s memory and the question all bereaved parents ask: how do you hold something so precious in something that will last? The answer, in this case, was a three-seater bench in solid oak, carved and painted by hand, soft with colour and detail, carrying her name and the things that were hers.

The bench has a gentleness to it that other memorial benches don’t always have. The painted detail keeps it warm and light — the kind of thing that feels right for a child. Lily flowers, pale and carefully placed. Every decision was made in conversation with her family, every element chosen with thought. By the time it was finished, it was unmistakably theirs — and unmistakably hers.

If you are looking for a memorial bench for a child, we understand that the process needs to be gentle. We will work at your pace, listen carefully, and carve something that holds who your child was with love and permanence. Prices include VAT. Get in touch — we’re here.

Key Features

• Hand-carved solid oak with painted detail throughout
• Lily flower carvings and painted colour elements
• Fully personalised — designed in collaboration with the family
• Choose your finish — supplied unvarnished as standard, or add three coats of Epifanes yacht varnish for lasting colour and sheen (+£50)
• Solid hand-built joinery — built to stand outdoors for decades
• Available as 3-seater (160cm) or 2-seater (140cm)

Dimensions

Three-seater bench (as shown)
Width: 160cm | Depth: 60cm | Height: 120cm

Two-seater bench
Width: 140cm | Depth: 60cm | Height: 120cm

Your Version

Every memorial bench for a child is different, and every family’s process is different too. We’ll move at whatever pace feels right, and we’ll keep working on the design until it feels true. Lead time is typically 4–5 weeks from design approval. Get in touch to begin.

Finish

This piece is supplied unvarnished 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 no maintenance needed. If you’d prefer to bring out the grain and warm, honeyed tones, choose the varnished option (+£50) and we’ll hand-apply three coats of Epifanes, a premium marine yacht varnish.