Honoring the Past, Securing the Future: Donate to Union Ridge Cemetery

Chicago's oldest operating cemetery in the spring

Welcome to Union Ridge Cemetery's Donation Page. As a non profit run by volunteers this is a very important part of our website. Your contribution plays a crucial role in preserving our cherished historic cemetery and honoring the lives of those who rest here. By donating to non-denominational Union Ridge Cemetery, you directly support our ongoing efforts to maintain the grounds, protect the ancient trees, and provide a dignified final resting place for our community. Every donation, no matter the size, helps safeguard our heritage and ensures that future generations can continue to find solace and connection within these hallowed grounds. Join us in our mission and make a lasting impact by donating today.

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We appreciation your generous contribution! You should receive a donation receipt through Paypal. Please contact us if you did not receive one and would like to.

Explore the range of projects and items that are currently on our to-do list.

  • We are a non for profit and have only one employee, our groundskeeper, Billy. Billy along with local volunteers keep our grounds beautiful and maintained. Some projects we are needing funding for are:

    • Adding water sources throughout the cemetery.

    • Flowers, plants, and other landscaping materials.

    • Proper maintenance for our historical trees.

    • Maintenance on the main building and our garage.

  • We are full of inspiring ideas for the future of the cemetery! Here are some projects we are saving for:

    • Headstone restoration.

    • Monuments and signage.

    • Grant application fees.

  • We are working very hard to keep up with the times and being accessible to our community. Here are some back-end projects we are working on:

    • Historical records preservation and storage.

    • General admin costs such as website costs, phone bills, and marketing.

    • Cemetery software to digitize the cemetery and be more accessible.

the deitcher mausoleum in chicago's oldest cemetery - Union Ridge Cemetery

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Take a moment to see our historical grounds for yourself

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Help preserve the history and beauty of Union Ridge Cemetery.
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local volunteers donate their time and resources to help create beautiful landscaping such as this historic concrete urn planter

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