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MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY ASSOC INC
AMHERST, NY · EIN 160549630 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · wcmp3210.com
revenue
$880K
expenses
$577K
net assets
$2.2M
employees
6
program ratio
75%
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A STATE REGULATED CEMETERY ON 108 ACRES IN AMHERST, NY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Operates a state-regulated, non-sectarian memorial park cemetery on 108 acres in Amherst, NY. Provides burial and cremation interment services, flat bronze memorial markers, seasonal grave decorations, and genealogy research. Serves the Western New York community with affordable burial options and maintains a dedicated Veterans Park area for military veterans and their families.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Flat Bronze Memorials
Installs single 24"x12" flat bronze memorials flush with the ground; offers customization options and installation of outside or veteran-provided markers meeting park standards
Genealogy Research
Provides genealogical research services starting at $49 for the first half hour, $22 for each additional half hour or portion thereof
Interment Services
Provides casket and cremation interments including grave opening/closing, lowering devices, artificial grass, chairs, and recording fees; offers after-hours, weekend, and removal services; requires concrete vaults for caskets and marble urns for cremations
Seasonal Decorations
Offers summer and winter grave decorations; provides FVPC (flower vase & plant container) sets; enforces seasonal removal dates (Oct 2 and Mar 2)
Veterans Park
Designated area honoring military veterans and their families with Armed Forces flags and special landscaping; allows veteran organizations to establish memorials
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Cemetery and Cremation Services 7 activities
    • Facilitate payment and financing options for burial services
      Accepts credit card payments and offers time payment plans for the purchase of graves and burial-related expenses to support accessibility and financial flexibility.
    • Maintain designated Veterans Park area
      Operates a special section called Veterans Park within the cemetery for veterans and their families, marked with Armed Forces flags and distinctive landscaping to honor military service.
    • Manage seasonal decoration and grave site amenities
      Oversees seasonal placement and removal of decorations on gravesites according to a defined schedule and offers summer and winter decoration services based on availability. Also provides flower vases and plant containers (FVPC) for $120 per set.
    • Offer personalized burial arrangements and customer support
      Provides personalized service for burial planning and cemetery management, with customer support available Monday through Saturday to assist families and ensure satisfaction.
    • Operate and maintain a 108-acre non-sectarian memorial park cemetery
      Manages a state-regulated, open landscaped cemetery in West Amherst, NY, featuring a serene setting without raised memorials. The property spans 108 acres and has been in operation since the first burial in 1934.
    • Provide memorial maintenance services
      Offers memorial raising and cleaning for $150 per memorial, or cleaning-only service for $70 per memorial, to preserve the dignity and appearance of grave markers.
    • Provide permanent burial spaces and interment services
      Offers in-ground interment for traditional caskets and cremated remains, with standard services including grave opening/closing, lowering devices, artificial grass, chairs, site restoration, and recording fees. Casket interments cost approximately $1,925; ash interments are priced at $825, plus a $5 fee for out-of-state ashes.
  • Cemetery Records and Genealogical Research 2 activities
    • Provide genealogy research services
      Offers professional genealogy research assistance for an initial fee of $49 for the first half hour, with additional time billed at $22 per half hour or portion thereof.
    • Support gravesite visitation and location services
      Provides a visitor map to help locate gravesites and responds promptly to genealogical inquiries, offering grave location information for a nominal fee.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$880K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$654K74%
Investment income$129K15%
Other revenue$98K
expenses
Total expenses$577K
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$328K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.65M
Cash$344K
Investments$2.10M
Liabilities$421K
Net assets$2.23M
Liquid reserves50.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +25.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DELORES DENZEL President 40 $52K
board members · 12
  • BONNIE LOWE — 3RD VICE PRES
  • CARIN HERBECK — Secretary
  • DAVID DEXHEIMER — Director
  • DAVID FIEGL — Director
  • FRANK LIGNOS — Director
  • GRICELA DIKIS — Director
  • JOSEPH GUGINO — 2ND VICE PRES
  • JOSEPH WIND — Treasurer
  • MARK DEXHEIMER — Director
  • MICHAEL WIND — Vice President
  • RICHARD KRAUSE — Director
  • ROBERT LEADERSTORF — Director
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • American Legion Partner — Invited to explore establishing memorials in the Veterans Park area.
  • New York State Cemetery Board Government — Regulatory body overseeing White Chapel Memorial Park.
  • New York State Department of State, Division of Cemeteries Government — Approves all pricing for interment properties and services at White Chapel Memorial Park.
  • VFW Partner — Invited to explore establishing memorials in the Veterans Park area.
  • Vietnam Veterans of America Partner — Invited to explore establishing memorials in the Veterans Park area.
  • White Chapel Memorial Park Network — Operating name or affiliated site associated with Memorial Park Cemetery Association, Inc.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Customer-Centered Service and Research Support
    methodology: customer_service_focus
    By providing responsive customer service and fee-based genealogical research with tiered pricing, the cemetery supports families in locating graves and accessing historical records because accessible, structured support increases client satisfaction and sustains operational funding for record maintenance.
  • Park-Like Landscape Design with Uniform Markers
    methodology: memorial_park_design
    By using ground-level, flat bronze memorials and integrating above-ground columbaria, the cemetery maintains an open, serene, park-like environment that enhances aesthetic uniformity and visual tranquility because consistent design reduces visual clutter and supports a peaceful atmosphere.
  • Veteran Recognition with Family Inclusion
    methodology: veteran-focused memorial designation
    By designating a specific area to honor military veterans and allowing immediate family members to be buried alongside them, the cemetery reinforces respect for service while supporting family-centered burial planning because recognition combined with inclusion strengthens emotional connection and decision-making engagement.