Pleasington & Darwen Bench Plaques

Bench Plaques are a memorial option now available for Pleasington and Darwen Cemeteries.

Below you will find a list of Questions & Answers regarding the Bench Plaques but please don’t hesitate to contact our office on 01254 202019 if you have any further questions.

Q, How much does the plaque cost?
The total cost for a Bench Plaque is £295 inclusive of ALL Lettering, Fixing, Cemetery Fee & V.A.T.

Q, Who owns the plaque?
The plaques are always owned by the customer but the bench space is leased.

Q, How long is the lease for the plaque?
The plaques can be leased for an initial period of 20 years; after this time the lease can be extended in 10 year intervals by a payment of an additional cemetery fee to Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council cemetery office.

At today’s price £100 = £10 per year.

Q, Do I have a choice of colour for the plaque?
No, to maintain uniformity of the Granite Bench all plaques will be made in everlasting Sea Grey granite with Silver Grey painted letters.

Q, Can I commemorate more than one person on the plaque, either now or in the future?
Yes the plaques can accommodate more names and inscriptions in the future. Further advice and a no obligation scale drawing can be produced allowing you to visualise how the final Bench Plaque will look, which can then be shared between family and friends.

Q, How many lines of text will fit onto my plaque?
We would recommend approximately 8 lines of text for a Bench Plaque as a guide. However please contact our office with your desired inscription and our professional design team will be able to advise you further.

Q, Can I have additional designs, such as a church window, a rose, a hobby/occupation depicted on the plaque?
Yes, small designs can be included, these will incur an extra charge. Please contact our office for further information on 01254 202019.

Q, Can I reserve a specific location for my plaque?
No, customers will be assigned the next available space on the Granite Bench.