named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Cremation Burial
Allows interment of cremated remains in existing graves or dedicated cremation plots, with options for multiple cremation burials per lot based on purchase date and family permissions.
Mausoleum Entombment
Offers above-ground burial in a climate-controlled mausoleum with individual crypts and cremation niches, featuring indoor and outdoor access and a heated gathering room for services.
Memorial Services
Provides indoor and outdoor spaces for memorial services, including complimentary use of the mausoleum gathering area for lot owners and fee-based access for others.
Traditional In-Ground Burial
Provides burial plots that accommodate one casket and up to two cremated remains, or three cremated remains, with permanent monument options and adherence to cemetery design standards.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Cemetery and Cremation Services 5 activities
- Hosts memorial and committal servicesProvides a heated indoor gathering room and outdoor settings for memorial and committal services, offering free use of the indoor mausoleum space to families who own mausoleum interment rights.
- Maintains cemetery and mausoleum groundsOperates and maintains nearly 30 acres of park-like cemetery grounds in Penfield, New York, including pathways, mature trees, and landscaped areas, ensuring a serene and dignified environment for visitation and remembrance.
- Manages burial operations and site maintenanceConducts burial operations including casket burial, filling and leveling of burial spaces, grave closure by 5:00 p.m., and removal of temporary markers and winter decorations such as wreaths after specified dates to maintain site appearance and safety.
- Manages cemetery governance and financesOperates under a formally incorporated structure with an elected board of trustees established in 1889, and allocates proceeds from burial lot sales to a perpetual maintenance fund and operational expenses such as equipment, water, and utilities.
- Provides burial and entombment servicesOffers traditional in-ground burial plots, above-ground entombment in a state-of-the-art mausoleum, and cremation placement options, including full-size crypts, cremation niches, and multi-cremation burials on existing graves, with several thousand interment sites available.
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Cemetery Records and Genealogical Research 1 activity
- Maintains burial records and visitor resourcesKeeps and updates burial records published on the NyGenWeb website every 6 to 8 months and provides an outdoor map at the office to assist visitors in locating graves using lot numbers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$433K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$323K75%
Investment income$110K25%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$345K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$189K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.60M
Cash$217K
Investments$1.61M
Liabilities$310K
Net assets$2.29M
Liquid reserves63.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +17.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Duford | SUPERINTENDENT | 40 | $8K |
| Mary Ockenden | sec / treasurer | 40 | $7K |
board members · 6
- DEBBIE VALERINO — Director
- GARY FINLAYSON — Director
- HOWARD CLARK — Director
- JAMES OCKENDEN — Director
- JEFFERYJENNINGS — Director
- Maria Melnik — Director
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Find a Grave Partner — Provides an online platform where Oakwood Cemetery burial information is listed for public access.
- New York State Division of Cemeteries Government — Approves and oversees the cemetery's rules and regulations in accordance with state law.
- NyGenWeb Partner — Hosts Oakwood Cemetery's burial records online and receives updated information every 6 to 8 months.
- Oakwood Cemetery Association Government — Board of trustees oversees day-to-day operations of the cemetery grounds.
- Oakwood Cemetery Association Network — Manages ownership and governance for individuals who purchase burial spaces at Oakwood Cemetery & Mausoleum.
- local funeral director Partner — Collaborates with local funeral directors to facilitate cremation burial arrangements.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Compassionate and Personalized Family Supportmethodology: compassionate_family_supportBy providing compassionate, clear, and personalized guidance through professional staff during burial and memorial planning, the organization helps families navigate difficult decisions, because supportive and individualized assistance reduces stress and enhances dignity during times of grief.
- Personalized Memorialization Optionsmethodology: personalized_memorializationBy offering customizable adornment options for mausoleum spaces, the organization enables families to create meaningful, individualized memorials, because personalization supports emotional connection and honors unique legacies.
- Property Ownership and Community Governance Modelmethodology: community_governanceBy granting purchasers of burial spaces a property deed and voting rights in the association, the organization fosters long-term stewardship and community engagement, because part-ownership creates a sense of responsibility and investment in the cemetery’s preservation and governance.
- Serene Environment for Reflection and Remembrancemethodology: serene_environmentBy maintaining park-like, aesthetically pleasing grounds with mature trees, pathways, and peaceful landscaping, the cemetery fosters a comforting and dignified space for reflection and remembrance, because such environments support emotional healing and meaningful memorial experiences.