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Monuments
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 are restricted to the following limits:

                One Grave………………2’2”x1’2”x3’0” high
                Two Graves……………..3’0”x1’2”x3’0” high
                Three Graves……………4’0”x1’2”x3’0” high
                Four Graves……………..5’0”x1’6”x4’0” high
                Six Graves………………6’0”x1’6”x4’0” high
                Eight Graves…………….8’0”x1’6”x4’0” 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.
1.      Foot Markers are allowed on 4 grave lots (8 interments) or larger.
2.      Veterans Markers are permitted on any grave where a United States Veteran is interred.
3.      All building foundations must be done by the Cemetery Department.
4.      All work of setting and handling of monuments will be under the supervision of the Superintendent or his/her foreman. The inscribing and setting of monuments will be permitted only during regular hours of 8:00a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Monday through Friday)
5.      ORDERS FOR FOUNDATIONS FOR MEMORIAL DAY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE 10TH OF MAY. NO ORDERS FOR FOUNDATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE 1ST 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.
6.      The minimum charge for a foundation (graves or lots) is $100.00 for each grave, and all additional “Foot Markers” is $100.00 ($50.00 SF+).
7.      Payment for foundations must be made before monument is set.
8.      ALL WORK IN THE CEMETERY MUST BE DONE DURING WORKING HOURS.
9.      NO SETTING OF MONUMENTS ON SATURDAY OR HOLIDAYS

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

Rules Appeal
Any aggrieved person may petition the Board of Trustees if he or she believes and exception to the within described rules is warranted.



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