The Laurel Circle

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The Laurel Circle is a dedicated group of donors who are leading the way in preserving Mount Auburn Cemetery for generations to come.

By making a gift at any Laurel Circle level, you join the Friends of Mount Auburn and demonstrate your deep commitment to honoring Mount Auburn’s past, celebrating the present, and supporting its future.

If you are already a Friend, don’t forget to renew your membership.

We are grateful for the generosity of Laurel Circle members, who enjoy special access and events throughout the year.

JOIN THE LAUREL CIRCLE TODAY


Laurel Circle members receive exclusive benefits.
These include special access and experiences at each giving level.

LILY $1,000 – $2,499   ($120 is non-deductible)
* Invitations to private Laurel Circle events
* Behind-the-scenes experiences with leadership and curators at Mount Auburn

ROSE $2,500 – $4,999   ($140 is non-deductible)
* Invitations to field trips to partner organizations with the President and Mount Auburn leadership
* Invitation to the President’s Luncheon
* Plus, all the benefits listed above

AZALEA $5,000 – $9,999   ($160 is non-deductible)
* Invitations to explore a private garden in Greater Boston with the President
* Plus, all the benefits listed above

DOGWOOD $10,000 – $24,999   ($285 is non-deductible)
* Opportunity to book a private, after-hours tour with Mount Auburn experts for up to six guests with Mount Auburn experts or curators
* Plus, all the benefits listed above

CEDAR $25,000+   ($385 is non-deductible)  
* Private garden consultation at your home by Mount Auburn experts
* Plus, all the benefits listed above

BIRCH $50,000+   ($565 is non-deductible)  
* Private dinner with the President and a guest
* Plus, all the benefits listed above

MAPLE $100,000+   ($845 is non-deductible)  
* Private dinner with the President and up to four guests
* Plus, all the benefits listed above

If you make your gift through a Donor-Advised Fund and wish to partake in the membership benefits, you are required to “pay as you go.” Donors will find an insert with payment information in each event invitation and will be asked to pay the per-person value for each event. For more information, please contact the membership office. 


For further details about the Laurel Circle, please contact:

Ben Niles, Associate Director, Annual Fund & Special Gifts
617-500-1715
bniles@mountauburn.org


Our Commitment to Our Donors:

We will not sell, share, or trade our donors’ names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to our donors on behalf of other organizations.

This policy applies to all information received by The Friends, both online and offline, on any Platform (“Platform”, includes Mount Auburn Cemetery’s website and mobile applications), as well as any electronic, written, or oral communications.

To the extent any donations are processed through a third-party service provider, our donors’ information will only be used for purposes necessary to process the donation.