The Mausoleum Expansion project at Memorial Park Cemetery is now complete and open to the public.
According to the city, there are over 100 residents on the waitlist to inter cremated remains at the site.
According to a report on the agenda for Monday’s meeting of City Council, the project was completed on schedule and came within budget.
Last year, Council approved the addition onto the existing facility, including 900 new glass and marble front niches — due to the increasing popularity of cremation in Prince George in recent years.
The original facility’s 500 niches have been at capacity since 2014.
According to the staff report, the project budget was $1.4 Million while the final project expenditure totals $1.3 Million, which includes all remaining work such a landscaping, irrigation, and the installation of increased security features.
These final additions are scheduled to be completed by the summer.
Niche sales officially started on Monday, March 15.
The expansion’s additional features include:
- Vaulted timber-frame ceiling
- Large windows
- Enhanced safety features such as improved lighting and security systems
- Â new burial options including a green burial section with a scattering garden and ossuary
Memorial Park Cemetery is situated on 50 hectares of land at the intersection of Highway 16 and Ferry Avenue.
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