Perpetual Care

Perpetual care addresses the general care and maintenance of the cemetery at large. It relates solely to Oak Lawn’s buildings, grounds, and equipment. The requirement of perpetual care is mandated in law by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Currently the cost of perpetual care is $250.00 per interment sale; that is the sale of an earthen burial space, a mausoleum crypt, or a columbarium niche.

The Trust

The fund is titled as the Oak Lawn Cemetery Association Perpetual Care Fund. The trust is irrevocable. Its assets are capably managed by the Association Board of Directors. Without question, this trust fund is the single most important asset of the cemetery.

A Thoughtful Consideration

When evaluating a cemetery to serve the long term needs of you and your family, an inquiry concerning the strength of its Perpetual Care Trust is considerably important. The trust is meant to ensure the ongoing maintenance and care of the grounds and facilities long after the final interment is placed.