{"title":"Rules \u0026 Regulations for Cemetery Headstones","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCemetery Headstones: Rules \u0026amp; Regulations\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cimg align=\"right\" alt=\"Cemetery Rules \u0026amp; Regulations\" height=\"160\" hspace=\"5\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/9819\/6355\/files\/cemetery-regulations-rules.jpg?v=1772727090\" width=\"240\"\u003e Most  cemeteries regulate the \n\u003cstrong\u003e  headstones\u003c\/strong\u003e\nplaced on graves within their grounds. Cemetery Rules and  Regulations,\n as they are known, stipulate such attributes as material, size,  and \ntype of headstone.\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tBefore you order a \n\t\u003ca href=\"\/headstones-s\/19.htm\"\u003ecemetery headstone\u003c\/a\u003e\n\tfor your loved  one, it is very important to become familiar with the \nrequirements set forth by  the cemetery. They can and will refuse any \nheadstone that does not meet their requirements.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Need To Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nHere are questions you may want to \nask when inquiring with the cemetery about their restrictions of cemetery \nheadstones. If at all possible get a copy of the cemetery rules and \nregulations for your own records.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions to ask:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of cemetery headstones are \n                allowed?\n\t\u003c\/strong\u003e Example: Upright  headstone, flat bronze \n                grave marker, flat granite grave marker, side by side companion, double \n                interment grave marker, individual, infant, or veteran's marker, \n                etc.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegarding a companion memorial, which side is the husband and wife on?\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally the husband is on the left and wife on the right, that is when viewing from the foot of the graves\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the minimum and maximum sizes \n                allowed for cemetery headstones?\n\t\u003c\/strong\u003e A cemetery usually has a range of sizes they allow for the headstone. Make sure the size you purchase is within their range.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Is a flower vase allowed?\u003c\/strong\u003e Some types \nof cemetery headstones are available  with a flower vase in bronze or \ngranite. Make sure your cemetery allows a vase before selecting this \noption.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre there any granite color restrictions?\u003c\/strong\u003e While most cemeteries do not regulate granite color, a number  of them will stipulate the color of granite allowed, especially for bronze markers with a granite base.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf they allow bronze markers, do they restrict the bronze coloring? \u003c\/strong\u003eSome\n cemeteries refer to the bronze coloring as oxidation. Most cemeteries \nallow any bronze coloring, but a few will restrict the color to dark or \nlight brown. Make sure you know what colors are allowed before selecting\n this option.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat other particular specifications do they require?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\tA few cemeteries will have specific requirements such as lawn mower \nproof edges (for the granite), specific size requirements for the \ngranite base, or that a Christian symbol be incorporated into the \nmemorial design (Catholic cemeteries). It is wise to be aware of any \nparticular requirements before finalizing a headstone order.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs a permit or application\n                required for the placement of a cemetery headstone?\n\t\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\tCemeteries often have special forms such as a permit or authorization \nthat need to be filled out for the placement of a cemetery headstone. \nThese forms often require the signature of the lot owner(s) or next of \nkin before they accept a headstone for installation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Is there an installation fee to have the headstone placed?\n\t\u003c\/strong\u003e If the cemetery will \ninstall the headstone then there is most likely  an installation fee. \nThis is normal as they are performing a service.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\tOnce you have the answers to the questions above you can start pricing headstones from \n\u003ca href=\"\/Choosing-A-Monument-Dealer-s\/404.htm\"\u003emonument dealers\u003c\/a\u003e in you area or even online.\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRequired Cemetery Paperwork\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"right\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"10\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"175\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable bordeercolor=\"#476a8b\" border=\"2\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"10\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"#e8f0f8\" cellpadding=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\"While\n dealing with my mother's passing I have already fallen prey to \"It's \nthe Law.\", statements that turned out to be false.  While I do not want \nto be distrustful of everyone, I found your warning about some phrases \nused by cemeteries to discourage shopping around to be a good lesson. I \nwill be very careful as I make my choice of monument providers.\"\n\t\t\t\t\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePam Pardee\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\tNiagara Falls, NY\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nMany cemeteries require some sort of documents to be filled out for  placement of a cemetery headstone on the grave. These documents normally call for information regarding the specifications  headstone and sometimes require a drawing. They may also request information about the monument dealer who is selling the headstone to you. Finally the lot owner or next of kin may need to sign the form authorizing the placement of the cemetery headstone.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tIn many cases the company in which you are\n purchasing the headstone from will assist you with this paperwork. They\n should be able to complete the forms and provide most of the required \ninformation pertaining to the cemetery headstone.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKnow Your Rights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tOne  important thing to understand is your\n rights as a consumer. Specifically where  you want to purchase the \ncemetery headstone from. While most cemeteries operate  in an honest \nmanner, some will resort to unethical tactics to try and discourage  a \ncustomer from purchasing cemetery headstones from an outside dealer.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tA  cemetery may flat out say they do not accept \n\t\u003cem\u003ecemetery headstones\u003c\/em\u003e\n\tfrom  outside sources, or they may say that an installation fee will be\n levied if you  purchase from another dealer, but not from them. \nAccording to the FTC this is  considered illegal by federal law as it is\n restrictive of free trade.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nYou can report incidents  to one or all of the following agencies:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFederal Trade Commission\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.funerals.org\/your-legal-rights\/complaint\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFuneral Consumers Alliance\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.iccfa.com\/tag\/consumer\/complaint-resolution-services\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInternational Cemetery, Cremation \u0026amp; funeral Association\u003c\/a\u003e (ICCFA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrepare to be Discouraged \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nAlthough  the majority of cemeteries operate in a fair and ethical manner, there are some that may not. Here are some of the things that may be said by the cemetery personnel to keep you from purchasing from another source.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nYou may be told that if you purchase from an outside dealer there will be an additional fee. The truth is this may be illegal as they are penalizing you for purchasing elsewhere.\n\t\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey may say the cemetery is not responsible for headstones purchased from an outside dealer. This is the most popular statement we hear. While they may not be responsible for damage caused by damaged incurred during \ndelivery, acts of nature or vandalism, they certainly are responsible if\n it is damaged due to worker negligence   after they accept it.\n\t\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThey may try to question the quality of the cemetery headstones sold by outside dealers. The fact is many monument dealers such as \n\t\t\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.everlifememorials.com\"\u003eEverlife Memorials\u003c\/a\u003e purchase cemetery headstones from the same sources that cemeteries do.\n\t\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nYou may be flat out told that they do not accept cemetery headstones from outside dealers. As long as the cemetery headstone meets their requirements they are supposed to accept it.\n\t\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elmwoodhistoriccemetery.org\/cemetery-services\/rules-and-regulations\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCemetery rules and regulations\u003c\/a\u003e should be there to serve as a guideline and help families, not discourage them from purchasing elsewhere. If you feel you are being treated unfairly by the use of scare tactics simply tell the cemetery representative that you will report them to the \n\t\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFederal  Trade Commission\u003c\/a\u003e and the local \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bbb.org\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBetter Business Bureau\u003c\/a\u003e. In most cases this will usually keep them from pursuing it.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.everlifememorials.com\/collections\/rules-regulations-for-cemetery-headstones.oembed","provider":"Everlife Memorials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}