For My Mum Memorial Bench — Buddha & Birds, Carved Oak

This memorial bench was made for a much-loved mum, built around the things that meant the most to her. Carved into a single sweep of solid oak backrest, beneath the words For My Mum, you'll find a serene Buddha, three little birds taking flight, and a scattering of leaves and hearts — a quiet, personal portrait in wood.

Along the bottom rail we carved Love, Laughter, Loyalty, Strength and Forever in my heart. We finished the oak in a warm smoked tone to give the carving real depth, and built the frame chunky and solid, the way it was asked of us — a generous, grounded seat made to sit outside for a lifetime.

Every memorial bench we make starts with a person, not a product. We work from your words, symbols and stories, hand-carving each detail in our Welsh workshop so the finished bench feels like them and no one else. If you're thinking of a personalised memorial bench for someone you love, we'd be glad to help you design it.

Dimensions

This bench is available in three standard sizes. The key measurement is the overall width:

• Two-seater: 140 cm wide
• Three-seater: 170 cm wide
• Four-seater: 200 cm wide

All sizes are 55 cm deep, with a 45 cm seat height and 120 cm overall height. See drawings of each size in our bench sizes guide. Every bench is made to order, so if you need a different size to fit your space, just ask.

Your Version

Every memorial bench starts with the person. Send us a photograph and tell us about them — the things they loved, the colours, the words — and we'll come back with a drawing before anything is carved. See how we make a memorial bench.

How ordering works

• We agree a design and send you a drawing to approve
• A 50% deposit confirms your place in the workshop queue
• We carve and paint it — typically 4–6 weeks, and we can usually work around an anniversary or a placement date
• You get photographs before dispatch, then the balance is due
• Delivery anywhere in the UK, kerbside on a pallet. Prices include VAT. Schools can order on a purchase order.

Get in touch to start the conversation, or call Suzanne on 07508 993227.

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.