Ordering A Memorial Bench
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Ordering A Memorial Bench
Welcome to Memorial Benches UK. We understand that creating a memorial is a deeply personal and often emotional process. Our aim is to make your experience as comforting and seamless as possible, guiding you with care every step of the way.
Step 1: Your First Gentle Reach Out
When you are ready, simply reach out to us. You can call our friendly office team on 01580 201518 – we truly welcome calls and are happy to speak at length. You might prefer to send an email or even visit us in person at our showroom. You can also request a full-colour brochure of our benches to explore our collection at your leisure. Grace, Sheila or Wendy will be there to offer a warm, understanding welcome, ready to listen without pressure.
Step 2: Thoughtful Guidance and Expert Advice
This is where we take the time to truly understand your needs. Our experienced office team will gently guide you through the various memorial bench options. We will discuss the ideal bench size, the benefits of choosing teak wood and the features that best suit your vision whether it's a quiet garden corner or a busy coastal path. We will also talk you through the benefits of wood engraving, traditional brass plaques and contemporary stainless steel plaques considering factors like budget, maintenance and location. We will also work closely with you to accommodate your desired delivery date ensuring everything aligns with your plans. We are here to offer impartial expert advice helping you envision a bench that reflects the unique spirit of your loved one.
Step 3: Crafting Your Personalised Design
Once you have an idea of your chosen bench, James our design expert, will work closely with you. This is where your heartfelt thoughts and ideas come to life. James uses years of experience and computer software to create precise designs for your engraving whether it's a cherished name, date, meaningful message or even a deeply personal image of a hobby or passion. He will ensure every detail is clear and bold creating a design that tells the story exactly as you intend it.
Step 4: Confirming Your Order
Once you are completely happy with your bench choice and your personalised design, our office team will walk you through the order process. We will confirm every detail ensuring everything is just as you wish before proceeding.
Step 5: Meticulous Craftsmanship in Production
With your order confirmed, Paul and his skilled team including Jamie and Harvey, begin the meticulous work in our workshop. Each bench is traditionally constructed using robust mortise and tenon joinery with strong teak dowels, a time honoured technique ensuring exceptional durability. Every single bench undergoes rigorous quality control checks and is fine sanded to perfection. Any brass plaques, stainless steel plaques or wood engravings are carefully inspected against your precise requirements. We craft every bench as if it were for one of our own family member ensuring perfection before it leaves us.
Step 6: Careful Delivery Co-Ordination
Our office team, led by Grace, then takes over the careful coordination of your delivery. They manage hundreds of timely deliveries nationwide each week ensuring your memorial bench, with its unique story, reaches you smoothly. If any logistical questions arise along the way, our team is always on the end of the phone ready to help resolve them and importantly your bench will arrive fully assembled, absolutely categorically NO FLAT PACK!
Step 7: Receiving Your Memorial Bench
Your beautifully crafted memorial bench is delivered to your designated address ready for immediate placement. It is a moment of quiet significance, a tangible symbol of your lasting love, ready to become a comforting presence in your chosen space.
Step 8: Ongoing Support and Care
Our commitment to you doesn't end with delivery. For years to come our office team remains available to answer any questions you may have about maintaining your memorial bench, securing it or resolving any queries. And don't forget the reassurance of our 10-year guarantee on all our memorial benches. We are always here to support you, ensuring your lasting tribute continues to bring peace and comfort for generations.