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City proposes 2,000 new Southside cemetery plots; perpetual-care fees set at market-low rates

5511690 · July 31, 2025
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Summary

As part of the FY26 budget presentation staff proposed expanding Southside Cemetery by about 2,000 plots, with perpetual-care fees proposed at $1,600 and cremation plots at $780; staff expects the expansion to open inventory within about 12 months.

City staff told the commission on July 11 that, under direction to firm up the Perpetual Care Trust Fund, the FY26 budget includes a proposal to expand cemetery capacity by roughly 2,000 plots, principally at Southside Cemetery near the airport.

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