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Ben Lomond Cemetery

Headstone Requirements

  • Only one upright headstone is permitted for each space and will be placed on the west side of the space. Secondary markers must be flush with the ground and will be placed in the center of the space.

  • The cemetery is not responsible for loss, damage, or destruction of any personal property left on cemetery grounds.

  • Headstones that are tipped, sliding, or can be rocked back and forth must be resealed immediately at the owner’s expense through a monument company.

  • Vases that are detached from headstone are prohibited.

  • Never under any circumstance can a person remove items from graves other than their own.

  • Unauthorized removal of any items from gravesites is theft, which will lead to prosecution to the full extent of the law. 

  • Setting of headstones is by appointment only through a monument company.

  • 6” cement mow strips around headstones are required. 

 

*All following measurements include 6” cement mowstrip on all sides, please see following images for clarification.  

 

Single Flat Markers - Maximum 42” wide x 36” 

Double Flat Markers - Maximum 84” wide x 36” 

 

Single Upright - Maximum 42” wide x 36” x 48” tall

Double Upright - Maximum 84” wide x 36” x 48” tall

 

Bench dimensions are in the image below.

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Burial Regulations​

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  • No quick burials.

  • No burials on federal holidays or Sundays.

  • Must be called in no later than 3 business days in advance & verified with office staff before moving forward, please allow for 5 days during inclement weather. As always, let us know as soon as possible.

  • Urn vaults are not required. 

  • Private cremation burials may be directly scheduled with the office staff.

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