No upright monument may be set until the charges made for the foundation have been paid in full. Foundations willl be installed in June and September. A concrete foundation of uniform thickness with measurements equal to that of the monument base and a depth of not less than 1.21m (48") below the ground must be constructed by Municipal employees or authorized personnel.
No upright monument, with the exception of military-style grave monuments as defined by Veterans Affairs, can be erected on any lot unless the following regulations are met. A signed contract as well as a detailed sketch showing all dimensions and location must accompany payment for the installation of foundations and any applicable care and maintenance fees. Fees must be paid at the time of application by the person or persons ordering such foundation, or by the person or persons erecting such upright monument. All upright monument bases shall have all vertical sides made of a rock pitch style. Only those inscriptions, reproductions or photographic images, which are an integral part of the memorial, shall be permitted. Photographs made of a non-breakable material may be attached to upright monuments only. Other acceptable methods of producing such photographic images or inscriptions include etching, sand blasting, chiselling, or similar methods as approved by the Manager.
Family surnames or any inscriptions such as scriptures, poetry, prose, etc. on the back of upright monuments will be permitted and must be approved by the Manager. Burial information may not be placed on the back of any monument unless, the interment rights are owned on both sides of the monument by the same rights holder. All inscriptions must be approved by the Manager.
Upright monuments (including base) are to be constructed wholly of granite. Field stones made of granite are prohibited unless cut to meet specifications.
Only those inscriptions, reproductions or photographic images, which are an integral part of the memorial, shall be permitted. Photographs made of a non-breakable material may be attached to upright monuments only. Other acceptable methods of producing such photographic images or inscriptions include etching, sand blasting, chiselling, or similar methods as approved by the Manager. Monument dealers must complete the Foundation and monument application form for appoval.
