Pictures or brochures do not always adequately depict these important differences. Individual cemeteries establish their own rules and regulations with respect to monuments and markers. These rules and regulations may differ substantially from cemetery to cemetery. Before you buy a cemetery lot, ask what kind of monuments and markers are permitted. Monument retailers are one of the best sources of information on cemetery policies in your community.
Some cemeteries only allow upright monuments in certain sections.
Or they may impose restrictions on the size, which could limit your choice. When you purchase a cemetery lot, be sure to know fs traditional upright monuments are allowed and if there are limitations on location and size. Some cemeteries do not allow upright monuments. These cemeteries, which are often called memorial parks, allow only lawn level bronze or granite markers, thus greatly limiting your choices in memorialization. Many cemeteries charge a wide variety of fees for installation, perpetual care, etc.