What is Perpetual Care

Perpetual Care is an endowment given to the Albany Rural Cemetery at the time of the lot purchase by a lot owner. This endowment is intended to help care for that specific lot in accordance with the New York State Non-for-Profit Corporation Law and Cemetery Law. The interest generated from the endowment is what is allowed to be used to help maintain the lot. This small amount of interest helps to pay for the cutting/trimming of grass on the burial lot on an annual basis.

Note that Perpetual Care does not cover any costs for gravestone monument or mausoleum maintenance upkeep or repairs.  Those are the responsibility of the lot owner and their family members.