What happens when a cemetery runs out of land?
When a cemetery runs out of land, it will continue to operate and serve the community. Since more and more ...
Can we dig our own grave to avoid the charge for opening and closing?
The actual opening of the grave and closing of the grave is just one component of the opening and closing ...
What is opening and closing, and why is it so expensive?
Opening and closing fees can include 50 or more separate services provided by the cemetery.
Why is having a place to visit so important?
Because it provides a focal point for memorializing the deceased. To remember, and be remembered, are natural human needs. Throughout ...
If I’m going to be cremated, why would I want my remains to be placed in a columbarium or interred or scattered at a cemetery?
As long as it is permitted by local regulations, your cremated remains can be scattered in a place that is ...
What options are available besides ground burial?
Besides ground burial, many cemeteries offer interment in lawn crypts or entombment in mausoleums. In addition, some cemeteries provide choices ...
How do I choose the right type of grave?
Because it is an important question, many things must be considered. What type of memorial do you prefer? A marker ...
What are my choices in ground burial?
Most common are single graves and lots composed of two or more graves. Not all types of graves are available ...
What are the principal types of cemeteries, and how do they differ?
Cemeteries usually are divided into two broad categories: traditional cemeteries and memorial parks or gardens. A traditional cemetery, the type ...
Does a body have to be embalmed before it is buried?
No, embalming is not required for burial. It is your choice. It may depend on such factors as whether the ...
