Granite Memorial Benches

A memorial bench is a granite bench engraved with a loved one's name, dates, and artwork — creating a lasting place to sit, visit, and remember, either at a cemetery or in a garden or park. At Midwest Memorials in Hudson, WI, we design custom granite memorial benches for families across the Twin Cities and Western Wisconsin.

Memorial benches offer a beautiful and meaningful way to honor a loved one while also creating a place for reflection and remembrance. One of the most appealing aspects of memorial benches is the wide range of options available—from simple, classic designs to fully customized memorials.

Benches can be designed to suit nearly any preference or budget. A common misconception is that memorial benches are always expensive, but many styles are surprisingly affordable, making them an accessible option for families seeking something both functional and personal.

Whether you are looking for a simple bench with minimal engraving or a one-of-a-kind memorial that tells a story, we guide you through the available options and help design a bench that fits your vision, budget, and cemetery requirements.

Custom Memorial Benches in Hudson, WI & the Twin Cities

  • Memorial bench sizing can vary widely depending on design. Common options range from compact two-foot seats attached to an upright memorial, to full-length benches 3-4 feet in length.

    We’ll help you determine the appropriate size based on:

    • Cemetery or location requirements

    • Style, Vision and Budget

  • Styles vary greatly—from two-foot seats attached to an upright memorial to full memorial benches, community benches, or entirely custom designs.

    We take your vision and personal style and craft something truly meaningful and memorable for you or your loved one.

    We can laser etch scenes, photographs, attach stain glass images, and ceramics to memorial benches. The options are truly unlimited.

  • Memorial benches can be placed at a gravesite, in a cemetery's designated bench area, or in a garden, park, or private property. Cemeteries have their own rules on bench size and placement — we confirm those before designing so yours is approved without delays.

  • Benches can be designed to suit nearly any preference or budget. A common misconception is that memorial benches are always expensive, but many styles are surprisingly affordable, making them an accessible option for families seeking something both functional and personal. Memorial benches start around $2,800.

Gravestone with the name Dahl engraved on it, situated in a cemetery with other tombstones and flowers in the background.
Gravestone with a bench designed with two large rocks as supports, engraved with the name Levenson and family members, in a cemetery with other gravestones in the background.
A grave marker with the name 'MATTSON' engraved on it, made of dark stone, situated on a concrete base, with a pink flower arrangement placed behind it, in a grassy area.
Gravestone with engraved images of a barn, trees, and farm animals, dedicated to Wayne John and Rose Marie, with their birth and death dates, and a floral decoration in the upper right corner.
Gravestone in a cemetery with the name DAHL engraved on it, surrounded by grass and other gravestones in the background.
A black polished headstone in a grassy area with trees in the background. The headstone has a carved rock design with a photograph of a house and water scene etched into it. The name 'Zetwick' is inscribed at the top. Below, it lists two individuals:
A granite and stone grave marker with engraved names, decorations, and inspirational quotes in a cemetery.
Gravestone in a cemetery with the names Lynette M. Vandesteeg and Franklin E. Vandesteeg, showing Lynette's birth date October 28, 1944, and Franklin's birth date June 8, 1942, with Franklin's death date October 1, 2024.
Small decorative benches made of stone, one gray with the name 'Franklin' engraved, and the other dark red, both with curved legs.
A memorial bench with a laser-engraved plaque honoring a couple named Bowdy and Elizabeth. The bench is made of wood with a black finish and is set against a stone background. The plaque displays their names, birth and death dates, along with a photo
Gray tombstone with a small gray bench attached. The tombstone has a symbol of a cross and a praying hands above the names and dates. The inscription reads: 'Peter J., May 3, 1945 - Dec. 4, 2018; Alexandra R., June 30, 1948.' Next to the tombstone, t
Grey granite headstone with a landscape engraving, the name Peter Fowler, dates June 15, 1940 to March 6, 2021, and family dates August 4, 1945 to February 10, 2021. The headstone has an attached table with the name Fowler, and the base is made of gr
Black gravestone with white inscriptions and floral design, displaying names and birth/death dates of Clarence John and Celia Marie, with the surname 'Chapman' engraved on the horizontal part.
Gray granite sculpture with floral carvings on the left side, resembling a stylized chair or abstract art piece, placed outdoors on a concrete surface.