Memorial Donation Program

Tarrytown residents who would like to honor a loved one by donating a bench or tree plaque in a public space in the Village can do so by completing a Memorial Donation Application Form.

The following are current opportunities for memorial donations in the Village:

TREES

For a $625 donation, the Village will install a memorial plaque on an existing tree along the Riverwalk or in Pierson Park. The donation includes the cost of the memorial plaque, the cost of labor to install the plaque, and a $200 donation to the Village Tree Fund to support tree care and plantings throughout the Village. The donor may identify up to three tree selections, and the Parks Foreman will make the final determination as to which tree will receive the memorial plaque. The memorial plaque will look similar to the following:

Tree Plaque Example Photos

BENCHES

If you would like to donate a bench with a memorial plaque, along the Riverwalk, in Pierson Park, or in Patriots Park, the cost is $3,300 (Pierson) or $3,500 (Patriots) depending on which park you choose, which includes the cost of the bench, the plaque, and the cost of materials and labor to install the bench. There may be slight variations on the cost depending on the language chosen for the plaque.  

The benches in Pierson Park or at the Riverwalk look like the following:

Pierson Park Bench Example Photo

The benches in Patriots Park look like the following:

Patriots Park Example Photo

After the submission of a memorial donation application, the Village will review and confirm whether the application has been approved. The donor will have the opportunity to consult with the Parks Foreman on the location of the bench based on a pre-determined selection of options based on park need.  Once payment is received, the Village will place the order for production, and no refund will be possible thereafter. The donor will have the opportunity to approve the proof for the plaque before production is finalized.

The costs quoted above are current in August 2023, but are subject to change should manufacturers' prices increase. 

Please be advised that production time for memorial plaques can take 2-3 weeks, and benches can take anywhere from 4 to 16 weeks. Once the memorial plaque or bench has been received by the Village, we will notify the donor of approximate date of installation. 

Please understand that the donation of a tree or bench to the Village does not commit the Village to replacement of the item in perpetuity. If a bench breaks or a tree dies, the donor may choose to replace the item through another donation if so desired. 

Please direct all questions to the office of the Village Administrator: (914) 631-1785 or administrator@tarrytownny.gov.