Wirral Register Office is moving from Birkenhead Town Hall to Wallasey Town Hall. This is with effect from 30 May 2025.
All birth and death appointments from 30 May will be face-to-face at Wallasey Town Hall.
Memorial benches
Memorial benches and other memorial items are available to buy through Wirral Council at multiple locations around the borough.
These locations include:
- cemeteries
- parks
- streets
Find out how to buy a memorial bench in a park or open space
All bench styles must be consistent with the style of benches already in that area.
Dependent on the area you would like a memorial bench, you may be required to purchase the plaque. Please check this with the service to ensure you get the plaque in the correct size and material.
The position of a memorial seat or other item will be determined by council staff as it is dependent on need, availability and sometimes consultation with Wirral residents. Whilst we will try to locate a memorial seat or other item at a requested location, this unfortunately cannot be guaranteed.
The installation of a memorial item will be undertaken, or organised, by staff and this is included in the overall cost.
The maintenance of a memorial bench, if and when required, will also be undertaken, or organised, by the council. There will be an additional cost for this so please contact the team responsible for the area where the memorial is located to organise repair for a memorial bench or item.
The authority cannot accept any liability for any damage or loss of memorial items.
Memorial benches in Wirral's cemeteries
Memorial benches in Wirral’s cemeteries can be bought from Wirral Council.
To find out more call 0151 666 3001. Phone line is open from 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
If you would like an existing memorial bench to be repainted, revarnished, please call us on 0151 666 3001.
Prices for memorial benches in cemeteries
A new bench will be in place approximately 16 weeks from the date of order.
Prices are for the lifespan of the bench (10 years) excluding maintenance and are subject to availability.
| Memorial Bench | Price |
|---|---|
| Provision of and inclusive of inscription - 4 foot | £1,340 |
| Shared memorial bench | Please contact us for a price |
| Bench plaque | Please contact us for a price |
| Bench maintenance | Please contact us for a price |
Dedicated benches on streets and promenades
Dedicated benches on streets and promenades can be bought from the council.
Request a dedicated bench on a street
Benches on New Brighton waterfront
Some benches on New Brighton waterfront are organised with Wirral Older People's Parliament. These run from near Morrisons along Harrison Drive to the end of the sea wall at the lifeguard station on Wallasey beach.
Prices for dedicated benches on streets
Charges are for the lifespan of the bench (10 years) excluding maintenance and are subject to availability:
- 4-foot bench with inscription - £1,155
- bench plaque - public to purchase and provide to the council
A new bench will be in place approximately 8 weeks from the date of payment. This depends on the location of the bench.
If you would like a bench in a place where there are no other dedicated benches, this may take longer. This is because the council must contact local residents. We need to make sure people do not object to having a memorial bench near their property. If there any objections, we will not be able to put a bench in that location.
Report a problem with a bench
Report a problem with a bench in a park, cemetery or the countryside