INTERESTED IN A MEMORIAL BENCH?

VANCOUVER

Locations are available across the city. A personalized bench or picnic table costs $5,000 and will be in place for 10 years. Installation period takes between eight and 10 months. The plaque is limited to three lines of text and 40 characters per line. The plaque can be changed for a fee of $500. vancouver.ca/people-programs/dedicate-a-park-bench.aspx

WEST VANCOUVER

There is a waiting list for the city’s Tribute Bench Program, and waterfront park locations are no longer available. westvancouver.ca/government/get-involved/tribute-benches

DISTRICT OF NORTH VANCOUVER

The district’s park dedication program allows for funding of a bench, picnic table, tree, fountain, playground equipment or bicycle rack. Cost of a bench is $2,200 for 10-year term. dnv.org/recreation-and-leisure/ parks-dedication-program

SURREY

A handful of parks are no longer available for memorial benches in Surrey. However there are many that still have space, as do new parks that are being constructed. Cost is $2,500 (or $3,500 for a cast bench) and on a fixed 20-year term. surrey.ca/community/887.aspx

METRO VANCOUVER PARKS

Metro Vancouver’s commemorative gift program is available in regional parks through the Pacific Parklands Foundation. Cost of a bench is $4,500 for a 15year term.