What is endowment or perpetual care?
A portion of the price paid for right of interment is contributed to an endowment or a perpetual care fund. Income from the endowment care fund is used to provide regular care and maintenance at the cemetery in perpetuity. Regular care and maintenance activities can include: cutting grass, regrading of graves, planting and caring for trees, maintenance of water supply systems, roads, drainage, etc. The minimum amount to be contributed to the endowment care fund is governed by provincial law. The Memorial Park Cemetery contributes 25% of the gravespace funds to our perpetual card fund.
