Monument and marker placement, Number of Monuments or Markers, Monument and Marker Size.

 

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1. Monuments and markers shall only be placed in the cemetery with prior arrangement with the Sexton.

2. All monuments and markers shall be placed on the front boundary line of each grave or gravesite, or at the head of the body unless previously existing conditions prevent such placement. In that event, the marker or monument shall be placed according to the discretion of the Sexton, taking into account the location of monuments and markers on adjoining greaves and gravesites. The Sexton shall determine the direction that any marker or monument faces. However, in no event shall the actual placement of the monuments and markers be accomplished by or at the expense of the Village.

3. Only one individual monument or marker may be used to identify a grave or gravesite, unless otherwise specifically provided in this policy.

4. The table in this section is for monument and marker sizing and shall be followed by all companies and dealers who deliver monuments to the cemetery. Any monument or marker delivered to the cemetery with oversized dimensions shall be unacceptable and subject to immediate removal. However, because monumental stone is a natural product and is difficult to conform to absolute dimensions and fabrications, a tolerance of one-half inch is allowed for specific dimensions.  This tolerance applies to both the base and the die. Headstone foundations are required and must be constructed by the headstone/monument providers or other qualified agents.

5. If the Sexton determines that any monument, marker, or decoration is indecent, profane, pornographic or otherwise offensive to the Village community, the monument or marker may be immediately removed from the cemetery.