Where Do We Start?
Why do so few cemeteries have a physical master plan? The long-range development of a cemetery offers both a strong reason to master plan as well as a convenient excuse not to.
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Prayerful Approach to Design
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery has been an active part of the Catholic community in Rochester, New York, for nearly 150 years.
Cremation Gardens – Planning for the Future
Erie, Pennsylvania, may not be a particularly high cremation rate area… at least right now.
Your Cemetery’s Next Expansion – Lead Time is Priceless
With new challenges and requirements in development, adequate time to plan is more important than ever (reprinted with the permission of Catholic Cemetery Magazine- January 2016)
How (& Why) to Get Started on a Master Plan for Your Cemetery
Long-range planning can’t be neglected in the day-to-day operation of your cemetery (reprinted with the permission of ICCFA Magazine- June 2014)
10 Tips on Cremation Garden Planning
These fundamentals of cremation garden design lead to success (reprinted with the permission of American Cemetery Magazine- July 2013)
The Road Ahead
New land development requirements and public requests challenge cemetery designers (reprinted with the permission of American Cemetery Magazine- May 2013)
Creating a Cremation-Friendly Cemetery
Cremation garden visibility, quality and diversity are the keys to success (reprinted with the permission of American Cemetery Magazine- August 2012)
Mausoleums and Niches
Niche development has come of age in many cemeteries (reprinted with the permission of American Cemetery Magazine- May 2011)
Springing Ahead- Cemetery Development
Spring is an ideal time to reset long-range plans (reprinted with the permission of Catholic Cemetery Magazine- April 2011)
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