Memorial Bench Program
Information on this page current as of January 05, 2010
The NJ Section of the Palisades Interstate Park is a special place for many people. The tall cliffs—the sweeping views of the Hudson River—the surprising moments of solitude that can be found here in the midst of one of the busiest places on Earth. We know this in part by the many requests we receive from visitors and friends of the park for the opportunity to place a memorial here for loved ones. To help accommodate these requests, we offer a memorial bench program.
There are two styles of benches from which patrons may choose—one with a backrest, the other without. Both benches are made of durable materials with a sturdy metal footing, and the designs were selected to blend into the park setting along the Palisades. A memorial brass plaque can be placed on the bench.
A bench with a backrest can be installed for $1,100. A bench without a backrest can be installed for $900.
The memorial plaque will be 2.5 in. by 10 in., and may have a message of up to 25 letters on three lines. (The message will be inscribed subject to review by the Commission.)
We will try to honor wishes for where the bench is to be placed, pending park management considerations, or patrons may allow us to select the most appropriate place within the park.
To make arrangements for placing a memorial bench, please call Chris Szeglin, Assistant Superintendent, at 201 768-1360 ext. 103, cszeglin “at” njpalisades.org.
2010 Area Information & Fee Schedule (.pdf file, 4 pages)
