Cataraqui Cemetery - Rules & Regulations For Cemetery Headstones*

Many cemeteries have in place rules and regulations which among other things restrict the type, size and materials for cemetery headstones. Knowing what kind of cemetery headstone is required beforehand can prevent costly mistakes and save you money. One important thing to understand is your rights as a consumer. There are many outside monument dealers that supply product to Cataraqui Cemetery. The Cataraqui Cemetery as well has a monument sales program and knowledgeable Family Service Representatives who can guide you through the entire process from site selection to monument design and placement.

What You Need To Know

Here are questions you may want to ask when working with an outside dealer about any restrictions of cemetery headstones at Cataraqui Cemetery.

Questions to ask:

· What type of headstones are allowed at Cataraqui Cemetery? Example: Upright cemetery headstone, flat bronze grave marker, flat granite grave marker, companion, double interment grave marker, individual, infant, or veteran's marker, etc.?

· If choosing a companion cemetery headstone, what is the arrangement of husband and wife? Is it a traditional burial with the husband on left and wife on right when viewing the memorial from the foot of the grave?

· What are the minimum and maximum sizes allowable for headstones at Cataraqui Cemetery?

· Are there any granite colour restrictions?

· Are there any restrictions with respect to a bronze marker?

· What other particular specifications does the cemetery require?

· Are there any authorization forms or other requirements needed before placing a monument in Cataraqui Cemetery?

Installation Applications, Setting Permits and Authorization Forms for Cemetery Headstones

These are certain forms which may be required by Cataraqui Cemetery for the placement of a headstone from an outside dealer. These documents normally call for information regarding the specifications of the proposed headstone and sometimes require a drawing.

With the placement of any monument, the lot owner or next of kin may need to sign the form authorizing the placement of the cemetery headstone. Any of these documents are available from the Cataraqui Cemetery Family Services Representatives.