PORT ANGELES — Ocean View Cemetery is expanding its accommodations for the departed.
The cemetery’s columbarium, which holds cremated remains, is full, and the city of Port Angeles plans to double its size.
Currently, the columbarium has room for 116 spaces for cremated remains; 120 spaces will be added.
The move will cost $30,000, with the expenditure to be paid back through sale of the spaces.
Richard Bonine, recreation services manager, said the cost has not been made final but added that the spaces may end up going for $2,400.
“That gets you a spot forever,” he said.
Bonine said the revenue would also go toward maintenance of the cemetery at 3127 W. 18th St.
The City Council approved the expansion Tuesday, along with the purchase of a portable tent for $3,300.
Bonine said the columbarium may be expanded by the end of summer.
He told the council the city has money for both items because the cemetery budget came in $42,158 in the black last year.
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Reporter Tom Callis can be reached at 360-417-3532 or at tom.callis@peninsuladailynews.com.
