Memorial Benches and Trees

Memorial/Commemorative Bench Program

Commemorative Benches:

The City of Haverhill offers the opportunity to purchase a bench with a personalized plaque to memorialize a loved one or to commemorate a special event. Benches are placed in parks, parkways and other public places. Standard bench models have been selected based on their durability and the desired aesthetics. The cost of benches varies with its chosen length and whether you wish to install a personalized plaque.

Plaques:

The manufacturers of the benches provide and install the plaques to protect the exterior coatings. The plaques come in various sizes and there is a limit of 50 characters (letters). The benches are offered in various colors with lengths from four to eight feet and vary in cost depending on size selected. The City reserves the right to approve the plaque wording as well as the location of the bench.

Following are the prices for the benches in 2010, but are subject to adjustment if manufacturers’ prices change.

4 foot long bench $1,195.00 * Plus customized plaque 
5 foot long bench $1,225.00
6 foot long bench $1,265.00
8 foot long bench $1,390.00

*Plaque prices range from $ 160.00 to $ 225.00 depending on size.

Sponsorship Process:

Checks for the benches should be made out to the “City of Haverhill Bench Program” and mailed to 500 Primrose Street, Haverhill, MA 01830. As the cost of the benches and the location availability may change, please contact the Highway Department before sending a check. 

For further information, please contact the Highway Department at 978-374- 2364, or via email: highway@cityofhaverhill.com

Memorial Tree

Memorial Trees are planted in the spring and fall. The cost of the tree and plaque is $ 350.00. The tree will be 2 and1/2 inches in diameter, and the plaque is granite and is 12” x 6” x 2” in size.

Checks for the Memorial Tree should be made out to the “City of Haverhill Memorial Tree Program” and mailed to: Highway Dept., 500 Primrose Street, Haverhill, MA 01830. Please enclose this completed application form along with your payment.

For further information, please contact the Highway Department at (978) 374-2364, or via email highway@cityofhaverhill.com