Memorial Plaques and Benches

About the Program

To participate in the plaque program the fee depends upon the current cost of the plaque, specific bench location, and site installation factors. Fees range from $300 - $500 which covers the commemorative plaque, delivery and installation.

To participate in the bench with plaque program the fee depends upon the current cost of the bench and plaque, specific bench location, and site installation factors. Fees range from $1,000 to $3,000 which covers the cost of the bench, commemorative plaque, delivery and installation.

The Borough of Seaside Park will purchase and install the plaque and/or bench for ten years. At the end of the dedication period the plaque and/or bench will be available for renewal with the right of first refusal given to the original donor at the prevailing rate. Two plaques per bench are allowed on existing, non-dedicated benches and one plaque per bench is allowed on a dedicated, purchased bench. All wording will be consistent with the Mission Statement of the Borough’s memorial policy. The message should be simple, recalling events or person(s) and contain no birth or death dates. Please note that loss or damage will be the responsibility of the donor and the donor will be contacted as soon as it comes to the attention of the Borough.

Applications will be accepted year-round and installation will occur quarterly (four times/year). The applicant will receive a proof of the plaque and will be invoiced after the proof is approved and prior to installation.

Applications can be accessed by clicking the link in the Forms section below, and can be dropped off at Borough Hall, or submitted via regular mail to:

Memorial Plaque and Bench Process

1. Applications for memorial plaques and benches are accepted year round.
2. Once an application is received, the applicant will be emailed a copy of their plaque draft for approval.
3. Plaques and benches are only ordered four times a year, at the end of each calendar quarter. First quarter is January through March, second quarter is April through June, third quarter is July through September and fourth quarter is October through December.
4. At the end of each quarter when we know how many plaques and or benches are being ordered we get pricing from our vendors.
5. Once pricing is received, each applicant is emailed an invoice. No plaques or benches for the quarter can be order until all applicants have paid.
6. When all payments are received, plaques and benches are ordered.
7. The plaque vendor will create digital proofs of the bronze plaques that are emailed to each applicant. Once each applicant has approved their proof, all the plaques can be ordered.
8. The amount of time the vendor takes to create the plaques is not in the Borough’s control but once the plaques are received, our Public Works Department typically gets everything installed in about two weeks.

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• Seaside Park Memorial Plaque Content Draft
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