The revenue generated from the sale of new interment space remains a significant portion of Mount Auburn’ s annual earned revenue. Between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025, the Cemetery generated $ 5.7 million in revenue from the sale of new burial space, slightly below its annual goal of $ 6 million.
With growing customer demand for both cremation space and natural burial graves, Mount Auburn has shifted its focus away from“ conventional” casket graves to those that meet the changing preferences of customers. The interest in natural burials, especially those that do not allow for a permanent memorial, and the dramatic increase in cremation space sales has opened new possibilities for the creation of burial space throughout the Cemetery, always developed in keeping with Mount Auburn’ s commitment to protect the historic integrity of the landscape. Staff, trustees, and consulting designers continue to work towards projects that fulfill our goal of generating significant annual revenue from the sale of new burial space while also making appropriate enhancements that complement the landscape’ s historic character.
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