Several factors will influence the cost of your monument including the material, size and intricacies of design, the finish, as well as the service provided by the monument builder. Today, very solid foundations are used below upright monuments so there is very little problem with memorials tipping or shifting. In Ontario, cemeteries collect a one time Care and Maintenance fee that provides funds for keeping memorials in safe condition. It is important to remember that although foundations are only installed in the good weather, winter is an excellent time to order a memorial. You can be assured of good value and prompt installation in the spring.
Cemeteries hav e different rules and regulations regarding monuments and markers.
Before you buy a cemetery lot, ask what kind of monuments and markers are permitted. A monument retailer is a good source of information on cemetery policies in your community. If your lot is in this type of cemetery, you will never be able to place a traditional upright monument there. Some cemeteries only allow upright monuments in certain sections. Or they may impose restrictions on the size, which could severely limit your choice.