Ocean View Cemetery Fee Increase
Summary
The Parks Department is proposing a smaller 3% cemetery fee increase instead of the planned 5%, and cutting burial liner prices from $1,700 to about $1,100. Staff noted Astoria's prices were approaching the top of the regional market, and the cut keeps full burials affordable.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Lower liner revenue per unit but prices still above operating expenses; smaller annual increases ease costs for families.
Families arranging burials at Ocean View Cemetery, who pay less for liners and smaller annual increases.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Jun 2, 2026
Cemetery fees go up 3% instead of the usual 5% on July 1, and casket-liner fees drop sharply, thanks to a healthy irreducible fund.
Parks Board - May 27, 2026
The Parks Department is proposing a smaller 3% cemetery fee increase instead of the planned 5%, and cutting burial liner prices from $1,700 to about $1,100. Staff noted Astoria's prices were approaching the top of the regional market, and the cut keeps full burials affordable.
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