To help them finance this worthy undertaking, they approached some prominent names of society. Readily, these people consented to the idea. Hence, Manila Memorial Park was born in 1964, the year that marked the era of a new concept in the cemetery business.
Manila Memorial Park boomed. Thus, a year later, Holy Cross Memorial Park in Novaliches, Quezon City was developed to sustain the needs of the people in the area. Soon other parks were opened to compete with Manila Memorial Park . However, for one reason or another, these memorial parks have failed to sustain the maintenance and operations of their parks and a number of them folded up.
In November 1991, Manila Memorial Park in Dasmariñas, Cavite was opened. At over 128 hectares, this holds the distinction as the largest memorial park in terms of land area. Rolling terrain and distinct water features have made this Manila Memorial Park stand out.
This was followed by the opening of MMP-Bulacan in June 1998. Situated along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), it is conveniently located just off the Sta. Rita Exit and a mere 30 minutes away from the Balintawak Interchange .
In 1999, Manila Memorial Park extended its reach by opening its first park outside of Luzon . MMP's fifth memorial park is situated in the Queen City of the South, Cebu . Accessed through the Cebu North Road , MMP-Cebu is a 35-hectare park bearing the same first-class memorial lots and amenities the Company is known for.
In 2000, MMP opened yet another park – this time in Mindanao . Located in Magtuod, Davao City , this park boasts of rolling terrain and grand vistas all around. Cool breezes and vast greenery soothe the senses as you stroll through the park grounds.
Always the innovator, Manila Memorial Park also holds the distinction of pioneering the modern cremation business in the country. Opening the first modern cremation chambers in 1985 in Sucat, Paranaque City , Manila Memorial Park has made cremation awareness increase by showing that the cremation process can be done in a fast, yet environmentally friendly manner.
In August 2006, MMP opened its second cremation facility in its Holy Cross Memorial Park in Novaliches, Quezon City . As with the first cremation chambers, this new facility also offers clean and efficient cremation service using the most modern equipment in the industry.
Manila Memorial Park has been a proud member of the International Cemetery and Funeral Association (ICFA) since 1980.
