Ordinances
Lots in Sections A, B, C, D, E and F consist of twelve grave spaces and are sold in quarter, half or full lots. Also available in single spaces.
Lots in Sections G, H and the south section of A consist of eight grave spaces and are sold in quarter, half or full lots. Also available in single spaces.
The term "Memorial" shall include a monument or marker, shall be of granite or other approved stone, and shall extend above the surface of the ground.
The Caretaker shall be in charge of funeral processions upon reaching the Cemetery
No interment, disinterment, inurnment or service shall be permitted on Sunday or any of the following holidays: NEW YEAR'S, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING or CHRISTMAS.
All burials must be made in a concrete, metal, fiberglass or stone vault.
The Cemetery grounds shall be open at all times; however, the grounds will be closed for visitation after dark.
Metal funeral markers will be removed after one year.
Vases, new or replaced, are to be on the north or south side of monuments.
If a Member's monument needs to be moved to make room for a grave opening it will be at his/her expense.
The Caretaker shall have the authority to remove all floral designs, flowers, weeds, trees, shrubs or herbage of any kind from the Cemetery as soon as, in the judgment of the Caretaker, they become unsightly or detrimental or do not conform to the standards maintained.
The Cemetery Association will not be liable for lost, broken or damaged floral pieces, baskets, vases or plants.
The Cemetery Association reserves the right to regulate the decorating of lots, so that a uniform beauty may be maintained.
No flowers, plants, trees or shrubs may be planted on any Cemetery grounds, including any lot of ownership.
Funerals and Arrangements
The Caretaker must be notified at least twenty-four hours in advance of a funeral to allow time to prepare the grave.
When an interment follows a Sunday or Legal Holiday, forty-eight hours notice is required.
The Caretaker shall accept orders for opening all graves, locate the proper grave space, keep proper records of each burial and of the grave spaces on each lot, and report to the Cemetery Board for entry on its records.
The Member of his/her representative shall direct the Caretaker as to which grave space to open.
Interment of more than one body in the same grave is prohibited, except in the case of an infant child and mother.
Interment of any body other than that of a human being will not be permitted.
Two cremation burials will be allowed in one grave space, provided an appropriate monument is used.
Three cremation burials will be allowed in one grave space subject to the same provisions of other cremation burials. This rule applies to only Sections A (except south portion of A), B, C, D, E, and F.
The cremation burial of a family member will be allowed in the same lot of another family member subject to the same provisions of other cremation burials
Lot Owners and Perpetual Maintenance
Sales of lots and Perpetual Maintenance are the principal means for acquiring grounds and the upkeep and care of the Cemetery. No lots will be sold without Perpetual Maintenance. Perpetual Maintenance will be collected along with the grave opening fees by the Funeral Director on any lots where Perpetual Maintenance has not been previously paid.
The sale of lots or subdivision of lots by a Member of will not be permitted.
All sales of lots or subdivision of lots must be made by the Cemetery Association.
The Cemetery Association shall have the right to buy back any part of a lot that the owner may desire to sell, provided such purchase shall be deemed by the Board of Trustees to be in the best interest of the Cemetery Association.
The Board of Trustees may take back part of a lot in exchange for unpaid Perpetual Maintenance.
A Burial for anyone other than the immediate family must have the written consent of the Members or their heirs.
Monuments, Memorials and Foundations
The Cemetery Association will take as good care as possible of all monuments and markers, and will not be held responsible for any damage which may occur no matter how it occurred.
The Caretaker will locate lots for purposes of constructing foundations for monuments and markers.
The underground foundation for all monuments must be built of reinforced concrete with a 5 inch wash at ground level.
No more than one monument will be permitted on a one-owner lot or on a quarter lot.
No monument shall be permitted on less than a quarter lot.
Members owning at least a quarter lot have the option of having a monument with no grave markers or grave makers with no monument. (In this case all grave spaces must be on either the east or the west side of the lot.)
Members owning either the north or south half of a lot, or a whole lot, may have both a monument and grave markers.
Lettering is permitted on either side.
Monument Companies may put their name on their monuments if they wish
Only one marker will be permitted on any one grave space.
Markers and wedges for graves on the west half of any lot shall be placed at the head of the grave; and markers for graves on the east half of any lot shall be placed at the foot of the grave.
Markers or wedges will not be allowed on center lines of lots.
Double markers embracing not more than two grave spaces are allowable.
Construction or removal of all monuments, markers, wedges, etc., must be done under the supervision of the Caretaker to insure proper location and construction.
The Cemetery Association reserves the right to prohibit the erection of monumental work of any kind which it considers inartistic, improper or unsuitable in design, inscription or workmanship.
Monuments or grave markers cut in the form of animals or any grotesque figures will not be permitted.
Monuments or grave markers must be made of granite, marble or real bronze.
The following Rules and Regulations pertain to the setting of markers in Sections G, H, and the south portion of Section A, which are restricted to flat markers (no upright markers).
Single markers must be 12 inches wide and 24 inches long.
Double markers must be 12 inches wide and 48 inches long.
The front edge of the marker must be at least 3 1/2 inches above the concrete wash.
The rear edge of the marker must be at least 5 inches above the concrete wash.
The wash must extend 5 inches from the marker on all sides to provide a proper drainage ledge or border .
The wash must be installed with reinforcing rod or mesh to provide adequate strength for prevention of cracking.
Either 1 or 2 single markers or 1 double marker may be placed on each quarter lot (2 grave spaces).
Markers for all lots on the west half of Sections G, H, and the south portion of Section A must be set on the west side, at the head of the grave facing west.
Markers for all lots on the east half of Sections G, H, and the south portion of Section A must be set on the west side, at the head of the grave facing east.
Marble military markers will not be allowed. Only bronze plaques placed on a monument may be used.
Floral Regulations
Memorial Day floral arrangements will need to be picked up no later than the second Tuesday following the holiday. Any items left after this time will be picked up and disposed of by the Caretaker.
Vases, new or replaced are to be on the north or south side of monuments.
The Caretaker shall have the authority to remove all floral designs, flowers, weeds, trees, shrubs or herbage of any kind from the Cemetery as soon as, in the judgment of the Caretaker, they become unsightly or detrimental or do not conform to the standards maintained.
The Cemetery Association will not be liable for lost, broken or damaged floral pieces, baskets, vases or plants.
The Cemetery Association reserves the right to regulate the decorating of lots, so that a uniform beauty may be maintained.
No flowers, plants, trees or shrubs may be planted on any Cemetery grounds, including any lot of ownership.