(A) Permanent flower vases, allowed by these rules, separate from the headstone or monument must be placed at the north and south ends of the foundation only.
(B) The length of a marker or monument (this does not include grave slabs as they will not be allowed in the cemetery) may not exceed 75% of the width of a single grave or when two or more adjoining grave spaces are used, the length may not exceed 75% of the total width of those spaces.
(C) The village may charge a fee to the lot owner or person requiring the movement of a large monument or marker. The village is not responsible for the replacement of any foundation damage to open a grave.
(D) All Memorial foundations shall be placed on solid ground outside of the actual grave space, except where a concrete box or vault is of sufficient strength to support the weight of the foundation and memorial and will not interfere with future grave openings.
(E) The wash for any monument or markers shall be level with the ground at least six inches thick and extend no more than four inches away from the monument or marker. The lot owner is responsible for maintenance and repairs of the wash.
(F) All monuments or markers shall be no more than 16 inches in width and be set in a straight line with lot lines. All monument companies shall locate all corner pins in order to maintain said straight lines.
(G) For all large monuments the village reserves the right to regulate the construction materials, size and design, which will prevent settlement or damage to the stone work, or regulate that which would detract from the dignity or appearance of the cemetery.
(H) All new ground level vases shall be installed against the monument or markers as part of the base or wash on the north and south ends only. The only exception shall be where one vase is being replaced and must match a second existing vase.
(I) No foundation or vase shall extend outside the grave space or lot owned by a lot owner.
(J) No cement shall surround the sides of a monument or marker.
(K) All monuments and markers shall be constructed of natural stone of a quality approved by the village. No artificial stone of any description shall be permitted.
(L) The setting of monuments, markers, or vases and the transportation of all tools, materials, and the like within the cemetery shall be subject to the supervision and control of the village. Vehicle traffic will not be permitted within the cemetery when in the opinion of the village and its employees such traffic may cause damage to roadways.
(M) Monuments or markers shall not be removed unless notice has been given to the village.
(N) No footings, vase placements, marker or monuments shall be constructed on weeknights or on weekends without authorization from the village.
(Res. 2022-23, passed 10-27-2022)