Support the Memorial Garden Expansion & Renovation

The William & Mary Memorial Garden holds deep significance as a place of reflection and remembrance for our beloved alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends. We are excited for the expansion of this serene, beautiful space to honor the enduring legacy of the William & Mary community. Your generous gift will help create a peaceful final resting place for members of the William & Mary family, offering a tranquil space for all who visit to reflect, celebrate and cherish the memories of those who came before us.  Give to the Memorial Garden Expansion. 

Create a legacy at the Memorial Garden for all time coming through one of the naming opportunities below. Your tax deductible contribution will ensure that the Memorial Garden remains a fitting tribute for generations to come. For more information regarding naming opportunities or gifts, please contact Robert Waggoner at rdwaggoner@wm.edu.

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Naming opportunities

BRICK & CAPSTONE BENCHES

Six brick and capstone benches will provide a place for rest and reflection. Four benches will surround the scatter garden and two will be placed across from the columbarium. These benches are permanent, built-in architectural features of the design.

Naming Cost: $50,000 each

WALKWAY BENCHES

Six benches will provide a place for rest and reflection along the newly renovated walking path to the Memorial Garden. These benches are the perfect way to honor a loved one or an entire family.

Naming Cost: $25,000 each

ENTRANCE GATE

A new entrance will reflect the importance of the Memorial Garden and tie it to the architectural style of campus with Flemish bond brick and a cypher circle reminiscent of the entrance of the W&M Alumni House.

Naming Cost: $2,000,000