Cemetery

Rules and Regulations

• Sale of Lots and Graves
• Cemetery Price List

1. Graves for cremations will be sold under the same conditions as Lots and Graves.
2. Each grave will accommodate 3 Urns of Ashes, not to exceed 12" in any direction.
3. Only Flat Granite Markers will be allowed on these graves.
4. The dimensions of these markers will be consistent in size (2' 6" x 1 x 4")

Cost of Grave....... 750.00
Perpetual Care..... 300.00
Foundation........... 300.00
Recording Fee.....   30.00
Total Cost...... $ 1,380.00

(Non-resident, fee $ 250.00)

 

GRAVE SITES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE A MONUMENT. HOWEVER, ALL TEMPORARY GRAVE MARKERS OR CROSSES WILL BE REMOVED AFTER ONE (1) YEAR OF BURIAL, UNLESS THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE CEMETERY IS NOTIFIED THAT A MONUMENT HAS BEEN ORDERED AND THE DELIVERY DATE IS BEYOND THE ONE (1) YEAR DEADLINE.

NO BASKETS OR CONTAINERS OR FLOWERS MAY BE PLACED ON TOP OF HEADSTONE OR MONUMENT

1.  Monuments may be erected subject to the approval of the Trustees. No objectionable design will be permitted and only granite and bronze will be allowed. The Board of Trustees will decide what monuments are "objectionable."

2.  The Cemetery Department will not be responsible for marble statues, monuments, or marble fixtures.

3a.  A permit with a sketch and the size of the monument must be submitted to the Board of Trustees for approval. Lot and grave numbers and letters must appear on all bases.

3b.  Monuments must adhere to the following dimensions:

One Grave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2'2" x 1'2" x 3'0" high

Two Graves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3'0" x 1 '2" x 3'0" high

Three Graves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4'0" x 1 '2" x 3 '0" high

Four Graves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5'0" x 1 '6" x 4'0" high

Six Graves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6'0" x 1 '6" x 4'0" high

Eight Graves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8'0" x 1 '6" x 4'0" high

3c.  Corner lots having larger square footage may apply to the Board of Trustees for a larger monument. No monument will exceed ten (10) feet overall length under any circumstances.

4.  Only one monument will be allowed on a grave or lot.

5.  Foot Markers are allowed on 4 grave lots (8 interments) or larger.

6.  Veterans Markers are permitted on any grave where a United States Veteran is interred.

7.  All building foundations must be done by the Cemetery Department.

8.  All work of setting and handling of monuments will be under the supervision of the Superintendent or his foreman. The inscribing and setting of monuments will be permitted only during regular working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 :00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Monday through Friday) only.

9.  ORDERS FOR FOUNDATIONS FOR MEMORIAL DAY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE 10^TH OF MAY. NO ORDERS FOR FOUNDATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE 1 ^ST OF NOVEMBER UNTIL THE FROST IS OUT OF THE GROUND IN THE SPRING. No setting of monuments when ground is covered with ice and snow.

10.  The minimum charge for a foundation (graves or lots) is $300.00 for each grave, and all additional "Foot markers" are $300.00 ($150.00 square foot).

11.  Payment for foundations must be made before monument is set.

12.  ALL WORK IN THE CEMETERY MUST BE DONE DURING WORKING HOURS.

13.  NO SETTING OF MONUMENTS ON SATURDAY, SUNDAY OR HOLIDAYS.

Eternal Flame, Candles, or Solar Lanterns will not be allowed in any part of the Cemetery