​​MEMORIAL BENCHES​

​ Thank you for your interest in donating a memorial bench to the Natural Areas Program. For $2,000 (the cost of the bench, memorial plaque, and installation), an individual, family or group can donate a bench to remember a loved one, honor a person or organization, or commemorate a special event. (This amount is subject to change as material and labor costs change.) 

The bench will provide an opportunity for visitors to a natural area managed by the Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM) to rest, observe wildlife, and enjoy South Florida’s beautiful native landscapes.

• ​Each donor is limited to one application.
• A donor may request placement of a bench at a particular natural area, but the site and the specific location of the bench on the site will be determined by ERM staff based on site-specific conditions and the number of benches already present on the site.
• A cast bronze 10“ x 3“ memorial plaque with a heading and text selected by the donor will be attached to an attractive and durable 6’ cedar-colored recycled plastic bench that will be mounted securely in the ground.
  
• ERM staff reserves the right to approve the content of the message on the plaque, including the right to approve and reject names and messages that are considered to be inappropriate, illegal or inconsistent with the mission of the Department to protect natural areas.
• Names of individual members of a group wishing to donate a bench cannot be included on a plaque because of space limitations. ​
  

The order will be placed after the agreement, application, and payment have been received and the application has been approved. The bench and plaque will be installed by ERM staff within three months after the approval date. The donor will be notified that the bench is ready for public use. 

​Palm Beach County will not be responsible for replacement of the bench or plaque in the event of loss due to vandalism or acts of God. However, the donor may choose to replace the bench and/or plaque at the donor’s expense by submitting a new agreement and application. Palm Beach County reserves the right to remove the bench if it is damaged or defaced and the right to relocate the bench if necessary for safety, environmental or land management reasons. The donor will be notified of the new location of the bench. 

For additional information, or to request approval and coordinate with staff regarding the possibility of a memorial bench, please call 561-244-2300. ​​

Memorial Bench Details

• The bench is 6 feet long, mounted directly into the ground, and each leg is anchored with concrete.
• The contoured supports are 3/8 inch by 4 inch rolled steel, shaped to provide a smooth, comfortable seat and backrest. 
• The legs are 2 and ½ inch square steel support tubing, welded to an arched 3/8inch by 4inch formed steel base.
• The frame is coated black for durability and an attractive appearance. 
• The slats are 4 inch by 4 inch cedar-color recycled plastic.