Guide
Bench plaque wording ideas
Finding the right words is often the hardest part. Here are examples families have chosen, plus tips on keeping the wording clear and readable.
Classic memorial wording
- In loving memory of Margaret Jones 1938 – 2024
- In memory of John Davies who loved this place
- Forever loved and never forgotten
For someone who loved the spot
- Who loved this view
- Sit, rest and remember David Evans
- She loved to sit here and watch the world go by
Welsh & bilingual
- Er cof annwyl am (In loving memory of)
- Am byth yn ein calonnau (Forever in our hearts)
- Nos da Mam a Dad (Goodnight Mum and Dad)
Celebrations & gifts
- Presented to mark 50 years of marriage
- Donated by the members of [Club name], 2026
- Happy retirement Enjoy the view
Tips for good wording
Keep it short
Fewer words mean larger, easier-to-read letters, especially on smaller plaques.
Check the limits
Council schemes often limit the number of lines or characters, so check before you finalise.
Spell-check names & dates
Ask a second family member to read it. We’ll send a proof, but you approve the text.
Welsh accents
We engrave Welsh characters such as ŵ and ŷ correctly.
Happy with your wording?
Send it to us and we’ll email a proof showing exactly how it will look.
