Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission is currently open to applications for 1 commission seat. Use the form below to submit an application. The City Council will review and make appointments. If you have any questions contact City Councilor Nancy Smith at nsmith@ellsworthmaine.gov.

Early May, 2026, members of the City of Ellsworth Cemetery Commission and volunteers spent time at both Juniper Cemetery and Beechland Cemetery, continuing the important work of caring for and preserving these meaningful community spaces. Thank You. Click here for the full story. 

Read the Cemetery Commission Ordinance

  • Members
  • Member Signup

  • Five members, one-year term

    Dottie Vachon, Chair
    Term to expire: 06/30/2026
    Date appointed: 03/17/2025

    Albert Scott, Vice Chair
    Term to expire: 06/30/2026
    Date appointed: 03/17/2025

    Tiffany Tate
    Term to expire: 06/30/2026
    Date appointed: 03/17/2025

    Natascha Minze
    Term to expire: 06/30/2026
    Date appointed: 07/21/2025

    Terri Cormier
    Term to expire: 06/30/2026
    Date appointed: 05/18/2026

    Teresa Davis, Alternate
    Term to expire: 06/30/2026
    Date appointed: 07/21/2025

    City Council Member
    Nancy Smith

    Staff Member
    KaTina Vanadestine

  • Cemetery Commission Member Sign-up

    The Cemetery Commission is currently seeking interested parties to fill five seats on the Commission. The group is governed by Chapter 16 from the City Code of Ordinances. If you are interested, please fill out the form and a member of Ellsworth City Staff will be in touch. The initial five positions will be reviewed and appointed by City Council. Applicants should have prior cemetery or funeral industry related knowledge or experience. You do not have to be an Ellsworth resident to apply.

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