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Reciprocal Burial Trust

By offering donors reciprocal burial rights in cemeteries they help fund, the organization strengthens long-term donor commitment and legacy, because individuals are more likely to invest in a cause that offers enduring personal and fraternal recognition. This strategy leverages a mutual commitment between donors and the organization, where financial or material contributions are exchanged for guaranteed burial rights, reinforcing both individual legacy and institutional sustainability. Unlike general donor recognition programs, it embeds the benefit within a fraternal tradition, deepening emotional and cultural ties to the organization. It is distinct from charitable burial assistance, as it emphasizes reciprocity rather than aid.

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activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Conducts Masonic degree conferrals and ceremonial rites FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
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    Regularly confers Masonic degrees, including the Entered Apprentice and Master Mason degrees, and conducts lodge funerals and re-enactment ceremonies, such as the 2016 re-enactment of the Yavapai County Courthouse cornerstone laying.
  • Conducts regular Masonic degree conferrals and lodge operations FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
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    Confers Masonic degrees, including the Entered Apprentice and Master Mason degrees, and conducts lodge funerals and other traditional Masonic rituals as part of ongoing lodge activities, with records of such work dating back to 1865.
  • Hosts annual outdoor Masonic degree ceremony FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
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    Operates the Fain Memorial Outdoor Degree at Fain Ranch in Dewey, Arizona, where the Master Mason degree is conferred on candidates during an annual event that includes ceremonial rites and fellowship activities such as a barbeque lunch. This tradition began with Past Master Bill Fain and continues at a site on State Route 69.
  • Hosts annual outdoor Masonic degree ceremony FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
    direct service
    Operates the Fain Memorial Outdoor Degree at Fain Ranch in Dewey, Arizona, where the Master Mason degree is conferred annually as part of a longstanding tradition initiated by Past Master Bill Fain. The event includes ceremonial work and fellowship activities such as a barbeque lunch.
  • Hosts annual outdoor Masonic degree ceremony at Fain Ranch FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
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    Operates the Fain Memorial Outdoor Degree at Fain Ranch in Dewey, Arizona, where the Master Mason degree is conferred annually, continuing a tradition initiated by Past Master Bill Fain. The event includes ceremonial proceedings and fellowship activities such as a barbeque lunch.
  • Maintains a historic cemetery for Masonic members and spouses FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
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    Owns, maintains, and operates a cemetery in Prescott, Arizona, established as a burial site for Masonic brethren, their spouses, and notable historical figures including Arizona pioneers and Civil War veterans. The lodge has conducted cemetery improvements, including fencing in 1868 and re-interring members.
  • Manages and maintains a Masonic cemetery FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
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    Owns and maintains a cemetery in Prescott, Arizona, used for interring Arizona pioneers, Union and Confederate veterans, and Masonic brethren. The lodge selected the site in 1867, built a fence around it in 1868, and continues to maintain it as a burial ground for members and spouses.
  • Organizes local Masonic events and meetings FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
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    Conducts regular meetings, degree conferrals, and special events in Prescott, Prescott Valley, and surrounding areas, including historical re-enactments such as the 2016 Yavapai County Courthouse cornerstone laying ceremony. The lodge has held meetings since 1864 and continues to organize gatherings for members.
  • Organizes local Masonic events in Prescott and Prescott Valley FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
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    Plans and conducts Masonic gatherings and events in Prescott Valley and Prescott, Arizona, fostering community and fraternal engagement among members.
  • Organizes local Masonic events in central Arizona FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
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    Plans and conducts events in Prescott, Prescott Valley, and surrounding areas, including ceremonial re-enactments such as the 2016 Yavapai County Courthouse cornerstone laying, and regular lodge meetings and functions.
  • Owns and maintains a historic Masonic cemetery FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
    direct service
    Owns, maintains, and operates a cemetery in Prescott, Arizona, established in the 1860s, where Arizona pioneers, Union and Confederate veterans, and Masonic brethren are interred. The lodge selected the site in 1867, built a fence around it in 1868, and continues to steward it as a burial ground for members and spouses.