(A) Caskets and cremains containers. All caskets laid in opened graves in the cemetery shall be placed either in concrete or metal vaults in accordance with industry standards. The container for cremated remains to be inurned in a niche in the columbarium shall be of material approved by the city and shall be of a size suitable for the niche. No cardboard boxes will be permitted in a niche.
(B) Markers. All interments shall include a marker as defined in this subchapter. The placement of markers or monuments as herein required is to be at the head of each plot. Such markers are to be placed on a concrete base that shall be a minimum of four inches thick. The concrete base shall be constructed so no less than six inches of concrete borders the marker and/or any other permanent object such as vases, statues or any other ornamental items. The concrete base shall be constructed to specifications set by the city and shall be flush with the surface of the ground. There shall be no more than two markers per plot, with the exception of a single military marker as defined below. If two markers are placed on one plot, they must be placed side by side at the head of the plot and mounted on a single concrete base as stipulated above. If there is an existing embedded monument that cannot be removed from its base, a second base shall be added. It must be placed in line with, abutting and beside the existing base. If a military marker is placed on the plot, it may be placed at the head of the plot (not to exceed two markers) or placed six feet from the head of the plot. Any military marker placed not at the head of the plot shall be flush with the surface of the ground and bordered with six inches of concrete and a minimum of four inches thick. No marker(s) or its accompanying items shall exceed the measurements of the plot(s) purchased. Concrete forms shall be inspected by the sexton prior to the pouring of concrete. All placements of markers shall be approved by the cemetery sexton prior to actual placement.
(C) Niche covers. Upon placement of cremains in a niche an engraving shall be required for identification purposes. In order to maintain the columbarium in a uniform manner, the city will arrange for the engraving of the niche cover. Only name, birth date and death dates will be allowed. To recognize veterans, one line will be available for the veterans service upon proof of honorable discharge. A military emblem or plaque may also be applied to the niche cover. Application of the emblem will be arranged by the city. Only one font pattern will be allowed on all niche covers. An engraving fee will be assessed at the time of the engraving at the current rate. Engraving of the niche cover is allowed before interment of the cremains. A temporary replacement cover will be installed by the city until the engraved cover is returned.
(D) Ashes. Ashes may be spread on a purchased plot subject to the conveyance and assignment standards set forth in § 91.02 of this code.
(Prior Code, § 12-1-3) (Ord. 06-709, passed 3-21-2007; Ord. 09-732, passed 2-18-2009; Ord. 10-754, passed 5-5-2010; Ord. 19-842, passed 11-6-2019)