The Indiana AIDS Memorial at Crown Hill Cemetery is a permanent memorial dedicated to the thousands of lives lost to the AIDS epidemic. Dedicated on Oct. 29, 2000,
the memorial is located on the northeast corner of section 90 of
Crown Hill Cemetery. Situated in a beautiful wooded area in the older part of the cemetery, the memorial is surrounded by
historic headstones and other artifacts that date back to the late 1800s.
A series of limestone tablets, each inscribed with the names of people who have died from AIDS, form a semicircle around the memorial. As of October, 2003, a new tablet
has been created for Friends, Family and Those Who Care, to enable individuals, corporations, and supporters to express their commitment to the fight against HIV. The
cost to purchase and inscribe a tablet is $100 for individuals, and $250 for corporations. Of that $100 amount, $25 will be contributed to the Indiana AIDS Fund as a
tax-deductible gifts. Of the $250 amount, $175 will be contributed to the Indiana AIDS Fund and is also tax-deductible as permitted by law.
The Indiana AIDS Memorial at Crown Hill
A tablet allows friends, family and those who care to memorialize a friend or loved one.
Enables people to memorialize and celebrate the lives of their friends, families and loved ones who have died from AIDS
Provides a beautiful and serene setting for reflection and remembrance
Serves as a testimonial to the impact of the AIDS epidemic for future generations.
Serves as a visual reminder of the need for increased and continued prevention efforts
the memorial is located on the northeast corner of section 90 of
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