Planned Giving
One of the most impactful ways you have help safeguard the future of The Presbyterian Cemetery is by making a planned gift to The Presbyterian Cemetery Legacy Circle. Your support will ensure our cemetery will be preserved, and that everyone will be able to enjoy the grounds, art, history and nature surrounding the cemetery for generations to come.
Thank you!
Legacy Circle
The Presbyterian Cemetery Legacy Circle recognizes supporters who have included The Presbyterian Cemetery Legacy Circle in their wills or estate plans. In appreciation of your dedication to the future of The Presbyterian Cemetery, we’ll be pleased to invite you to special events and keep you up-to-date with insider information. Members of the Presbyterian Cemetery Legacy Circle are occasionally acknowledged in our publications. If you would prefer that your gift be anonymous, let us know when notifying us of your intended gift.
How to make a bequest:
If you already have a will and would like to add a bequest to The Presbyterian Cemetery Legacy Circle, or are working on your will, here is sample language:
“I give, devise, and bequeath to The Presbyterian Cemetery Legacy Circle, located at 2020 Grace Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504, (the sum of $_____) or (____% of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, real and personal) or (____ shares of ____ stock/corporation) ofr its general charitable purposes.”
*This information is not intended as legal or tax advice. Please consult an attorney or tax advisor if needed.
If more information is needed, please call the office. Thank you!
Most donations are applied toward:
Preservation/Restoration
Time has taken its toll on many of the historic monuments and many family lines have died out. Preserving and restoring this beautiful outdoor museum is paramount to our ability to share the history of Lynchburg and protect the legacies of our residents.
Genealogy/Education
The capacity of a cemetery to tell a story and reveal history is very powerful. The stories of our permanent residents are what make the cemetery such a special place. Presbyterian Cemetery believes it is important to make its rich history available to visitors near and far and is working to make all of our burial records searchable online. Through the use of virtual tours and gravesite mapping, people around the world can experience Presbyterian Cemetery and Lynchburg’s early history.
Contributions
Contributions help to preserve the grave sites and historical grounds, while covering the cost of:
- Cemetery maintenance
- Grounds work
- Historical record upkeep
- Site improvements
