Cemetery to share in funding

A GRANT of more than fifteen-thousand dollars has been provided to a local cemetery with the money going towards maintenance works for the grounds where many people have been laid to rest.

The cash is coming from the State Government’s $700,000 Cemetery and Grants Program with Ballan (New) Cemetery Trust one of the latest recipients.

Member for Eureka, Michaela Settle, announced last week that the Ballan Cemetery has received a $16,650 grant as part of the latest round funding.

“It’s important that the Ballan community can have a comfortable place they can go to remember their loved ones, and this funding will make that happen,” she said.

Cemetery and Grants Program is aimed at helping cover costs of things like maintenance and equipment at burial grounds across the state

The grants support cemeteries with upgrades and costs relating to infrastructure, facilities, maintenance, equipment, and training.

Money is allocated two times a year, and applications for the next round close on 31 March.

“Providing Victorians with peaceful places to visit and honour loved ones who have died makes these grants all the more important,” said Minister for Health, Mary-Anne Thomas.