One thing we have learned in
dealing with our citizenry is there is a lot of misinformation out there
about buying Greenwood property. We hope this page will ease your
concerns and encourage you to approach us directly with your questions.
We are here to help you, and in most cases, we think you'll be pleased
with the result.
The most
prevalent rumor we receive feedback on is that Greenwood is completely
sold out. Like most rumors, this is untrue - but has a basis in fact.
Greenwood has plenty of single, "traditional", side by side spaces that
you are most familiar with. We are also working with our Office of Legal
Affairs in an effort to reclaim "abandoned lots" for families interested
in purchasing traditional lots. These lots are available ONLY to City of
Orlando residents or to relatives by blood or marriage to someone already
interred Greenwood. The cost of these plots are $1,500 each.
At present,
we are pleased to offer to the general public double-depth, or "lawn
crypt", spaces - and we have plenty. What began as a new approach to make
the most of the little land we have remaining has turned into a popular,
economic choice for hundreds of families, including those who reside
outside the City limits of Orlando. Included in the price of the land is
a crypt, or vault, already in ground, manufactured to contain two caskets
- one on top of the other. The cost is $3,000 - by itself cheaper than
the cost of two side by side spaces at most cemeteries - and the crypt is
included, saving families additional costs for required burial
containers. Only flat markers are allowed, and only one marker per space,
for which families make private arrangements.
We also offer
cremation spaces to Orlando residents. While we hope to expand in
the near future, at present we can offer our citizens property, near a
tree, which is suitable for cremation interment only. This is a
wonderful opportunity for families interested in cremation, as they not
only obtain a piece of treed property, they also have an upright
headstone, they can place two urns in that space, and the cost is a
nominal $750. These spaces will be found scattered throughout
the cemetery (staff doesn't even know the locations yet!). Basically, you
tell us the area you are interested in, and we will go to work studying
plats to find if "your tree" is available. If not, we'll keep
working with your family to find a location you will be happy with.
And now, the best
part - buying a piece of Greenwood is E-A-S-Y. Call the office at
(407) 246-2616 or 2615 and we'll set a time for you to come in, take a
look, ask questions. If you make a decision then (most families do),
we'll fill out simple forms and you're on your way. We don't take
the money at the cemetery, so you'll have to go to City Hall (5 minutes
away) for that part and then you're done. If you are undecided, we
will "hold" property for a short period of time with no money down.
If you are
purchasing property "at need", you must pay in full. If you are
purchasing "pre-need", we have several options: pay in full; put 10% down
and pay the balance within 60 days at 0% interest; or put 10% down and pay
the balance in installment payments over 12 months at 12% simple interest
through the City's financial offices - no banks or credit checks.
Cash, local checks, or credit cards are acceptable forms of payment.
Our goal is
offering our citizens excellent service at a reasonable cost - please call
on us if we can be of service to you.
