Second columbarium installed at Eatonia Cemetery

By Joan Janzen

If you happen to drive by the Eatonia Cemetery, you may have noticed the work that has been done throughout the summer months. A second 16-niche columbarium was installed, which is a twin for the original columbarium. At that time the first unit was installed, the cement base had been poured in preparation for the second installation.

During the summer of 2024, a second columbarium was installed at the Eatonia Cemetery. SUBMITTED

The new addition arrived from Regina and was capably installed by volunteers Matthew Hoffman and Darcy Scott, using Hoffman Land and Cattle’s picker truck. Concrete runners were also constructed in Block 5 in two rows of irregularly placed monuments, which will be helpful for maintenance purposes.

The Cemetery Committee consists of Darcy Scott, Cheryl Bailey, Leah Cooper, Brent Bews, Jerry and Bernice Radies, and Jim and Belva Martin. Two valuable committee members recently retired. Brent Watts had been on the committee since 2018 and Matt McKinnon was a member since 2022.

The recent addition is a major accomplishment, as the committee relies on donations for funding. Committee member, Belva Martin stated the obvious: “This community is very generous, both in donations and volunteerism.”