All flat markers, double flat markers and monuments will be placed at the foot of the grave.

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Plant stands or bronze vases will be centered on the top side of the marker.

Marker cement border can be drilled to accommodate plant stand.

Bronze vases must be mounted in a cement or granite foundation.

 

Bronze vases can be set in front of monuments.

Vases for fresh flowers only; no artificial.

Plant stands will be centered behind monument.

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Temporary Markers

 

Temporary markers of wood, concrete, paper and plastic are prohibited. Temporary metal or plastic markers provided by funeral providers are permitted for 60 days then removed.

 

Flat Markers Lawn Level Set

 

Flat markers are permitted on any grave in all additions in the cemetery.  1 (one) marker is permitted per grave in all additions. If cremated remains are placed in an existing grave which is currently marked, the current marker will have to be removed and be replaced with a marker with 2 names on it. (The old marker will be destroyed or buried on the grave site per the owner’s instructions.)

 

The minimum size of a flat marker lawn set on a single grave is 24 x 12 x 0-4 not including a 4-inch cement border.  24 x 12 x 0-4 markers can have an (optional) 4-inch cement border, which is added to the setting fee by Mound Cemetery. Mound Cemetery makes no representation or warranties regarding a cement border provided by cemetery or others.

 

The maximum size of a marker on a single grave will not exceed 32 x 20 x 0-4. This marker will not have a cement border, but can have a granite wash not to exceed size above. This marker can accommodate 1 or 2 names.

 

 All Infant markers Depends on Grave location either 24 x 12 x 0-4 or 20 x 10 x 0-4 (contact Cemetery)

 

One companion marker is permitted per double grave not to exceed 42 x 14 x 0-4 not including 4-inch cement border, markers can have an (optional) 4-inch cement border, which is added to the setting fee by Mound Cemetery. Mound Cemetery makes no representation or warranties regarding a cement border provided by cemetery or others. Cement borders can be drilled at the top center to accommodate a single pole plant stand.

 

All bronze markers will be mounted on an optional granite foundations with a 4-inch border or cement foundation with a recessed area for the marker (add 125.00 to setting fee.) Veterans’ bronze markers may not be ground set on monument lots if monument is going to be placed. Veterans’ bronze markers can be mounted to the monument placed front or back.

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Monument Lots

 

Monuments are permitted only permitted in certain sections of the cemetery. Monuments will not exceed ½ the distance of the width of the grave. Single graves in Mound Cemetery older sections are 48 inches in width. Monuments in Original Cemetery addition must have prior board approval and all new graves lots sold after Jan 1, 2024, require a minimum of 6 graves.

 

Slant style single monument (Slant Monument Area) is permitted on a single grave. The minimum & maximum slant monument will not exceed 24 inches in width 16 inches in height; slant will be set on a cement foundation which is included in the setting fee by the cemetery. An optional lawn set matching granite foundation or mill-lane foundation is permitted and will not exceed 32 x 24 x 0-4.  Cement & granite foundations can be drilled in the top center to accommodate a plant stand.

 

Double monuments are permitted on 2 or more graves and can’t exceed 48 inches in width including the monument base and 3 feet in height and 6-inch minimum thickness of the tablet. The monument base will not exceed 16 inches front to back. No metal or stone vases are to be mounted on the base. Cement lawn level pre-cast foundation is included in the setting fee by the cemetery. An optional matching granite foundation or mill lane foundation is permitted. Cement & granite foundations can be drilled in the top center to accommodate a plant stand.

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Monument Lots Section 3 Block 35 34 33 (Added 4-1-2017)

 

Single monument is permitted on a single grave. The minimum & maximum monument will not exceed 24 inches in width 30 inches in height; and 6-inch minimum thickness of the tablet.  monument base does not exceed 34 inches wide 14 inches’ front to back. No metal or stone vases are to be mounted on the base. Cement foundation which is included in the setting fee by the cemetery. An optional lawn set matching granite foundation or mill lane foundation is permitted and will not exceed 36 x 24 x 0-4.  Cement & granite foundations can be drilled in the top center to accommodate a plant stand.

 

Double monuments are permitted on 2 or more graves and can’t exceed 48 inches in width including the monument base and 3 feet in height and 6-inch minimum thickness of the tablet. The monument base will not exceed 16 inches’ front to back. No metal or stone vases are to be mounted on the base. Cement lawn level pre-cast foundation is included in the setting fee by the cemetery. An optional matching granite foundation or mill lane foundation is permitted. Cement & granite foundations can be drilled in the top center to accommodate a plant stand.

 

Flower Planting & Plant Stands

 

For environmental reasons and the safety of visiting guests and cemetery workers, artificial flowers, plants & wreaths; mementos, decorations & statuary items; bird feeders & shepherd hooks, will no longer be allowed in the cemetery. Decorations are described as any non-floral item.

 

Please remove any items that do NOT conform to these regulations. If not removed by the owners, they will be removed by cemetery personnel.

 

Any non-approved item or decoration will be removed from the grave area and will be placed in the maintenance area at the back of the cemetery.  All non-approved items in this area of the cemetery will be disposed of without notice. Mound Cemetery will not be responsible for the damage or loss of any personal items or mementos left on the graves. At the first frost plant material and decorations will be removed from plant stands. In spring, winter decorations will be removed subject to weather conditions.

 

Per the rules & regulations of the cemetery, planting fresh/live plant and artificial materials are allowed in plant stands only. No inground planting without approved flower box.

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Plant Stands:

Approved plant stands black single pole construction only; pots must be constructed from a frost-free ceramic material No plastic pots.

 

The cemetery requires a permanent memorial (marker or monument) to be placed on the grave before a plant stand can be placed on a grave. If a plant stand is placed on a grave before a memorial is installed it will be removed by the cemetery. No temporary markers are permitted at the cemetery. Memorial Day decorations are permitted on the Wednesday prior to Memorial Day and will be removed the Wednesday after Memorial Day. American flags are permitted only during the week of Memorial Day.

 

 

MONUMENT LOTS ONLY

Optional Flower Box Planter

Per the rules & regulations of the cemetery planting in the ground is not permitted. In ground planting is permitted in cemetery approved flower boxes only. The flower box described below are approved in monument areas only.  DOUBLE MONUMENT LOTS ONLY 

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The flower box must be constructed of fiberglass reinforced cement 14-1/2" x 29" x 6" and will be installed approximately 3 inches above ground level. This flower box may be purchased from & installed by the cemetery. Any planter other than the one described will be removed. The placement of the flower box will be in front or behind the monument depending on the monument’s location on the grave.

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No shrubs, trees, bushes, or evergreens may be planted in the flower box. Annual plants & flowers are permitted; no decorations are permitted in flower boxes. Decorations are described as any non-floral item.

 

 

NEW MOUND CEMETERY MONUMENT AREAS

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September 2023 Mound Cemetery opened two new monument areas:  1) A slant-monument only area and, 2) an upright monument only area.  These newer areas are located to the north of our existing monument area on the left-hand side of the road as you exit the cemetery. All graves will have an East to West orientation. 

 

SLANT MONUMENT AREA: All purchases will require either a Single Slant (1 Grave) Monument or Double Slant (2 Graves) Monument located in Section 3 Block 38 & 39

 

All single graves (1 grave) will require a Slant Monument (minimum/maximum size 2 feet wide, 16 inches tall, 10 inches front to back). All double graves (2 graves) will require a Double Slant Monument (minimum/maximum size 3 foot wide, 16 inches tall, 10 inches front to back).  See Monument examples below:

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UPRIGHT MONUMENT AREA: All Upright Monuments (Single or Double) will require a minimum purchase of two adjacent graves (2 Grave Lot) located in Section 3

In the past, Mound Cemetery permitted placement of larger upright monuments on a single grave.  We found that the alignment of these larger monuments was too close together and families wanted more space between monuments. So, in this new upright monument area, all monument purchases (single or double), whether intended for one or two interments, will require the purchase of a 2 Grave Lot. Only one monument will be allowed on each 2 Grave Lot and all Monuments irrespective of size will be centered on the 2 Grave Lot.  If the purchased Lot is intended to be used for a single burial, we will use the grave on the left, leaving the 2nd grave on the right open for future burial.

 

SINGLE UPRIGHT MONUMENTS (see measurements below) will be centered in the middle of the 2 Grave Lot. If the second grave is eventually used for future burial, the single upright monument will have to be replaced with a double monument, or the second interment’s grave can be marked with a lawn level flat marker. One upright monument per 2 grave lot.

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The minimum & maximum of single monuments will not exceed 24 inches in width and 30 inches in height; and 6-inch minimum thickness of the tablet. Monument base will not exceed 36 inches wide 14 inches front to back. No metal or stone vases will be mounted on the base.

 

DOUBLE UPRIGHT MONUMENTS (see measurements below) are intended to be used for 2 interments and will be centered in the middle of the 2 Grave Lot.​

 

Double monuments will not exceed 48 inches in width including the monument base, 3 feet in height and 6-inch minimum thickness of the tablet. The monument base will not exceed 16 inches front to back. No metal or stone vases are to be mounted on the base.