The cash comes from contributions from developers who have built homes in the district.
The North Devon Hospice event offers the chance to place memorial flowers and messages on a raft.
Police say the collision involved a car and a tree near Bideford.
Planners say noise, including barking dogs, could cause a disturbance around the clock.
An action group has been formed in a bid to tackle the ongoing problems.
The empty building will be converted into a detached property and three flats.
Some of the grave markers have been laid down after a survey found them to be unstable.
Opponents say the cabling work would damage important wildlife habitats for rare bats and birds.
A charity says increased footfall and severe weather are taking a toll on the South West Coast Path.
