Make a Difference!

Donations help Constellation of Living Memorials restore native plants, animals, and forgotten cemeteries. Benefits to the community include connecting people to nature, to each other, providing education, and so much more!

Donations can be made by check to:

Friends of the Warren Ferris Cemetery
501C3 Non-Profit
1609 St. Francis Ave. Dallas, TX 75218

Why give?

  • Conservation

    Restoring native plants and giving space for native wildlife is vital to the conservation of endangered species.

  • Health

    Access to natural areas in urban environments gives people in the community places to exercise and connect with nature, which benefits both mental and physical health.

  • History

    Restoring cemeteries preserves local history, respect for the dead, and a sense of place for the community.

  • Culture

    CLM turns forgotten cemeteries into places that connect members of the community, connect places in local communities, celebrate local history, and promotes artwork.

  • Value

    Restoration of forgotten and neglected spaces formerly inhabited by invasive species and used for drugs, and prostitution, etc will provide valuable healing spaces and benefit property values in the community.

  • Connection

    Communities benefit from having more places to form connections between individuals. Additionally, connecting restored natural areas could make local businesses more accessible and appealing to locals and tourists.

“ How exciting (for CLM) to be at the forefront of this transformational movement.”

- Garret Boone, Co-founder of the Container Store and Philanthropist

Keith Finley

“You opened my eyes to the fact that there are little cemeteries all over Dallas. What a wonderful idea to turn cemeteries into learning laboratories and wildflower parks. Congratulations on finding hidden treasures in plain sight.”

- Mary McDermott Cook, The Eugene McDermott Foundation

“The Constellation of  Living Memorial project is the perfect way to create public open space for all to enjoy in the heart of an urban area while preserving our rich Dallas history. It’s a paradigm shift for our City. This is an opportunity for Dallas to influence cities across America.” 

- Paula Blackmon, City of Dallas District 9 City Councilmember

“The Constellation of Living Memorials helps us reconnect with nature in our historic cemeteries. This will be accomplished by restoring the grounds to intentional native landscapes. Through this action, we promote the health of our community, enhance the life of our residents, and foster vital habitats for wildlife.”

- Dallas County Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniels

“The internship that Preservation Dallas offered me to work on the Western Heights Project for Constellation of Living Memorials was a significant step on my educational trajectory. I instantly took advantage of this opportunity because I knew that I would learn more about the field I was interested in pursuing and gain hands-on experience that would make me more appealing to potential employers. Thanks to this internship, I am extremely motivated to share my experience with fellow anthropology classmates and encourage them to seek opportunities such as this one. I look forward to continuing my work in this field and to all the knowledge I will gain along the way.”

- Jessica Gabriel, UTA student

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