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Drury Funeral Centre seeks to establish Memorial Park at Banting Homestead
July 17, 2014 · 0 Comments
Grant Drury, owner of Drury Funeral Centre Ltd. in Alliston, made a presentation to council Monday night on his desire to create a Memorial Park within the community.
Mr. Drury proposed that the Park would be ideally located at the Banting Homestead, because it was town owed land and open to the public.
“Our first year of business surpassed our expectations and we now want to give back,” Drury said to council. “Because I reside and operate my business in Alliston, I would like the Memorial Park to be located in Alliston.”
Mr. Drury agreed to pay for all of the costs associated with establishing the Memorial Park, asking only for a plaque of recognition at the entrance and the right to host an annual Memorial Service on the property.
The Memorial Park would give residents a place to reflect and remember their loved ones who have passed on. The Town of Orangeville has already established a similar garden.
Council recommended that Mr. Drury work with town staff and members of the Banting Heritage Park Committee to draft plans for approval at a later date.
By Wendy Gabrek
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