A Legacy of Service. A Commitment to Care.
A Community Legacy Built on Stewardship, Preservation, and Lasting Care.
Since 1911, Historic Lutz Cemetery has served as a final resting place for generations of Lutz families, veterans, and community members. More than a century later, our responsibility remains the same: to care for this sacred ground, honor the lives entrusted to us, and preserve its history for those who follow.
Today, Historic Lutz Cemetery is operated by Historic Lutz Cemetery, Inc., a Florida nonprofit corporation. Our nonprofit structure reflects a commitment to responsible cemetery operations, long-term stewardship, and the continued preservation and improvement of this historic property.
Every generation leaves a legacy. Our responsibility is to ensure those legacies have a beautiful, dignified, and enduring place to be remembered.
Our Legal Status
Historic Lutz Cemetery, Inc.
official corporate information
Legal Name
Entity Type
EIN
Original Filing Date
Corporate Name Change
History Lutz Cemetery, Inc.
Florida Not For Profit Corporation
99-1661391
February 26, 2024
August 17, 2026
A Historic Cemetery with a Modern Commitment
Although Historic Lutz Cemetery dates back to 1911, its current nonprofit corporate structure was established in 2024. In August 2026, the corporation formerly known as American Legion Post 108 Holding, Inc. officially adopted the name Historic Lutz Cemetery, Inc.
This change gave the organization a clearer public identity for cemetery operations, preservation, development, and long-term care.
What Does Being a Nonprofit Cemetery Mean?
A Commitment to Care, Not Private Profit.
A nonprofit cemetery still operates much like any other responsible organization. It must maintain its property, provide services, compensate employees and contractors, manage expenses, plan improvements, and prepare for future financial needs.
The key difference lies in its purpose and how it manages its resources.
Historic Lutz Cemetery, Inc. operates to support the cemetery's mission rather than to distribute profits to private owners or shareholders. Revenue generated through burial and cremation options, memorial services, and other cemetery offerings supports the organization's operations, obligations, and long-term preservation goals.
Our responsibility is not limited to today's families. It extends to the generations who will depend on this cemetery's continued care long into the future.
Where Your Investment in the Cemetery Goes
Our Commitment to Perpetual Care
Caring for Today. Planning for Tomorrow.
Perpetual care is one of the most important responsibilities of cemetery stewardship.
Historic Lutz Cemetery recognizes that its obligation to families does not end when a burial or placement service is completed. The grounds, common areas, landscaping, and cemetery infrastructure require ongoing attention, and future generations deserve the same dignity and care that families expect today.
Through responsible financial management, designated care resources, and long-term planning, we work to preserve the cemetery's beauty, accessibility, and historic character.
Our commitment is to care for the resting places of yesterday while preparing responsibly for the needs of tomorrow.
Responsible Leadership. Community Accountability
Historic Lutz Cemetery, Inc. is governed by a Board of Directors responsible for organizational oversight, policy, financial stewardship, and the cemetery's long-term direction.
The cemetery maintains a longstanding connection with American Legion Post 108 through its leadership and commitment to honoring veterans. This relationship remains an important part of the cemetery's history and community involvement.
Our commitment to responsible governance includes maintaining corporate records, meeting applicable reporting obligations, managing cemetery resources, and making decisions that support the cemetery's continued care and preservation.
Good stewardship requires more than honoring the past. It requires responsible decisions today.
Board President
Donald R. Hinst
Board Vice President
William Jaxheimer
Board Treasurer
Ruben Callas
Board Secretary
Toni Hedstrom
non voting
Board Member
Linda Mitchell
Board Member
Becky Jenkins
Federal Tax-Exempt Recognition
Historic Lutz Cemetery, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation organized under Florida law.
The organization intends to seek federal tax-exempt recognition as a cemetery company under Section 501(c)(13) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Florida nonprofit incorporation and federal tax-exempt recognition are separate legal classifications. Until federal recognition is confirmed, Historic Lutz Cemetery, Inc. does not represent itself as an IRS-recognized 501(c)(13) organization.
Questions regarding contributions and potential tax treatment should be directed to the cemetery administration and the contributor's qualified tax adviser.
A Legacy Worth Protecting
Established in 1911. Perserved for Generations.
Historic Lutz Cemetery is more than a collection of monuments and burial spaces. It is part of Lutz's history, a place of remembrance for families, and a lasting tribute to the individuals whose lives helped shape our community.
As a nonprofit cemetery, we embrace the responsibility of protecting that legacy through thoughtful management, compassionate service, historical preservation, and a commitment to lasting care.
We invite our community to learn about the cemetery, explore its history, participate in preservation initiatives, and help ensure that this treasured place continues to serve generations yet to come.
Historic Lutz Cemetery
- Where Legacies Live
We're Here to Help
Whether you have questions about our nonprofit operations, cemetery records, preservation initiatives, or administrative matters, our team welcomes your inquiry.
Administrative Office
19209 N US Hwy 41, Suite 200
Lutz, FL 33549
Telephone
813-564-0237