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Board approves phased increases to Pine Grove Cemetery fees, adds nonresident surcharge
Summary
After staff presented a shortfall in the cemetery’s endowment and projected long‑term maintenance needs, the board approved a graduated fee schedule and a $1,000 nonresident surcharge, with interim rates for the remainder of the year and full rates effective Jan. 1, 2027.
The board approved a phased schedule of cemetery fees and a nonresident surcharge after hearing a staff presentation that the Pine Grove Cemetery endowment stood at about $56,000 versus a target of roughly $280,000–$380,000 to sustain maintenance for 20–30 years.
Director Glenn Spitzer reviewed current pricing — $1,000 for a casket plot and $500 for a cremation…
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