Memorials | East Haven Coastal

Memorial Benches

Following a bereavement many people feel the need for a tangible memorial to honour the life of someone they have loved. In East Haven we have been happy to accommodate requests for benches and plaques over the years. However, demand has now exceeded capacity and we have a long waiting list. This is largely because so many more people are cremated now rather than buried.

Extensive consultation was undertaken with residents and Angus Council during 2022. Respondents expressed concerns that East Haven could rapidly develop into a memorial park. Not only would that change the nature of the amenity but it could have other negative impacts. We have all visited beauty spots where memorial benches have fallen into disrepair and/or have memorial flowers and other personal objects permanently tied to them. We want everybody who visits East Haven to enjoy everything the beautiful Angus coast has to offer. To be able to sit on benches free from memorial flowers and enjoy the moment. We will of course continue to hold a waiting list for memorial bench requests. Realistically however, it could be many years until a space becomes available.

You may wish to think about other ways in which you can honour your loved one.

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