DONATE
For generations, Cortland Rural Cemetery has served as a place of remembrance, reflection, history, and natural beauty for our community. Your donation helps preserve the cemetery’s historic grounds, monuments, landscapes, and pathways while supporting ongoing maintenance, restoration efforts, and future improvements. Every contribution — large or small — helps ensure that this cherished local landmark remains a peaceful and dignified place for families, visitors, and future generations.
HELP PRESERVE & MAINTAIN YOUR CEMETERY!
Cortland Rural Cemetery is a non-denominational, non-profit cemetery that gladly accepts (and will make sound use of) any and all charitable donations. We can accept via check, made payable to:
The Cortland Rural Cemetery
110 Tompkins Street
Cortland, NY 13045
Thank you so very much!
MAKE A MAJOR OR LEGACY GIFT & CONSIDER JOINING OUR ANGEL SOCIETY
Thinking of making a major or legacy gift to support our day-to-day operations or protect this vital cultural, spiritual, historical, and natural resource for future generations to come?
Contact our Board Chair via our email:
cortland.rural.cem@gmail.com
Importantly, your substantial gift may qualify you for membership in our Angel Society! Learn more here.
THANKS TO THOSE WHO HAVE SUPPORTED US THROUGH GRANTS
In addition to countless individual donors, the Cortland Rural Cemetery is deeply appreciative of grants received over the years. Among the generous entities that have supported us are:
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The Cortland Community Foundation
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The Fenstermacher Fund
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The JM McDonald Foundation
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The Ralph R. Wilkins Foundation
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The Tompkins County Trust Company
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The Triad Foundation
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR FINANCIAL CHALLENGES
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR HISTORY, THE CHALLENGES WE FACE TODAY, AND OUR STRATEGY FOR SURMOUNTING THOSE CHALLENGES ― BY VIEWING OUR POWERPOINT SHOW HERE
