What happens when a cemetery runs out of land?
When a cemetery runs out of land, it continues to operate and serve the community. Because more and more individuals and families are buying their graves in advance, graves that have been sold will be opened when a death occurs, markers will be placed and other services will be provided. Most states have laws that require funds to be set aside from each sale for the long-term care and maintenance of the cemetery. The amount to be set aside varies from state to state. Florida requires 10 percent of the grave purchase price to be placed into an endowment care fund. Evergreen makes the full 10 percent contribution each year. Evergreen Cemetery has the largest endowment care fund of any cemetery in Florida and has the space to accommodate burials for another century.
