Prairie Home Cemetery History-page 2

endowment care fund. Other revenue is generated through the sale of accessories like flower vases, bouquet holders, inscriptions on above ground property and annual sales of flowerbeds and wreaths.
The majestic iron fence was put up in the 1920’s and recently the fence gates were removed to allow visitors with varied schedules to visit Prairie Home Cemetery as is convenient.
The stone chapel was built in 1937, with generous donations from several prominent Waukesha residents of that time. It was remodeled in 1967 with an estate donation left to Prairie Home. The chapel and administrative offices have been currently redecorated; the building was remodeled in 1997 to permit access by disabled and handicapped persons.
The chapel offers seating for approximately 60. The chapel pews and seats can be rearranged to accommodate a variety of arrangements including an informal post luncheon gathering. Both “in state” as well as memorial services have taken place in Prairie Home’s chapel. The chapel has a fireplace, which offers a comforting atmosphere, (in addition to providing warmth on those blustery Wisconsin winter days).

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