Several of the rock walls in the cemetery have become safety hazards. We applied for a Heritage Grant from the BC Heritage Legacy Fund but did not receive funding. We were told that the total requested amount was four times the amount of available funds and that numerous eligible and deserving applications were not funded. So we have had to access some funds from our Cemetery Consolidated Trust Fund (our Perpetual Care Fund held by the Diocese), to help pay for these repairs.
We are pleased that the work on these walls will be started on November 15th. We anticipate that the cost will be around $10,000. We would welcome donations towards these repairs and to the ongoing maintenance of the cemetery.
If writing a cheque, please make your cheque payable to St. Luke's Church, noting that it is for the cemetery, and include your contact information (if you wish a tax receipt). If you wish your donation to be put towards the rock wall repair, please note that on your cheque or include a note with your donation.
You can also make an Online donation by credit card (Canada Helps). Please click on the Donate Now button below, and use the pull down menu on the Canada Helps website to designate your donation to the St. Luke's cemetery.
Thank you in advance for your help with this very needed project!