Rural Cemeteries Association
A well-kept cemetery is a community's promise that no life will be forgotten.
RCA is administered and managed by Cemetery Practitioners, Professors, Researchers, Advocates / Attorneys, Environmental Health Practitioners, Funeral Practitioners, Land Surveyors and Members of Traditional Councils.
ABOUT US
Preserving Our Heritage, Honouring Our Ancestors.
The Rural Cemeteries Association (RCA) is a non-profit organization registered with department of social development dedicated to the preservation, management, and development of rural cemeteries. We focus on empowering rural communities through education, awareness, and sustainable cemetery practices.
RCA works closely with local communities, traditional leaders, schools, and relevant stakeholders to ensure that rural cemeteries are respected, maintained, and recognized as important cultural and historical spaces. We also promote proper cemetery management systems, including mapping, grave identification, and record-keeping.
What We Do
Overview of Rural Cemeteries Association services and initiatives.
Education & Awareness
• Community workshops
• Awareness campaigns
• Cemetery education
Cemetery Management
• Mapping
• Maintenance planning
• Grave numbering
• Record keeping
Policy Development
• Rural cemetery policies
• Burial guidelines
• Land use planning
Heritage Preservation
• Historical documentation
• Oral history preservation
• Heritage recognition
WHY CHOOSE US?
Preserving Heritage. Empowering Communities.
We work with communities, schools, traditional leaders, and partners to protect rural cemeteries, preserve cultural heritage, and promote sustainable cemetery management.
Community Empowerment
Supporting communities to care for and preserve their local cemeteries.
Heritage Preservation
Protecting ancestral history and promoting cultural awareness.
Cemetery Management
Providing mapping, grave identification, and record-keeping solutions.
Every Cemetery Has a Story.
Let's Preserve It Together.
Partner with RCA to protect rural heritage, promote respectful cemetery management, and ensure future generations remember their history.