(A) Marker material requirements. All markers or memorials must be of stone or other equally durable composition. The front to rear measurement shall be 24 inches. Base of marker on single grave lot cannot be more than 36 inches. Base of a marker on a double grave shall not be more than 48 inches.
(B) Foundation required. Large upright monuments must be located upon a suitable foundation to maintain the same in an erect position.
(C) Limitation on number of markers. Only one monument, marker or memorial shall be permitted per burial space.
(D) Cost of footing or foundation. The footing or foundation upon which any monument, marker or memorial must be placed shall be constructed by the township and the cost shall be paid by the owner of the burial right. Fees for this task shall be set from time to time by the Township Board by resolution.
(E) Direction of grave and marker. The head of the casket facing direction: West.
(F) Location of markers. All markers must be set in concrete with a three-inch border flush with the ground. Monuments are to be placed at the head of the grave.
(G) Monument size. Monuments/memorials shall not exceed 42 inches from the foundation. Individual markers for cremains shall be no more than 12 inches by 24 inches in size.
(H) Repair of monument. The owner or, if deceased, heirs of the owner, is responsible for repairing a monument that has fallen into disrepair. If, in its sole discretion, the Township Board determines that a monument is unsightly, broken, moved off its proper site, dilapidated or in an unsafe state, the township reserves the right to repair said monument at the owner's expense. In such a case, the township will send the owner and/or his/her heirs an invoice/bill for the cost of repair, which is due upon receipt. It is the responsibility of the owner and the owner's heirs to provide the township with an updated, current mailing address.
(I) Maintenance. The maintenance, repair and upkeep of a cemetery memorial, marker urn or similar item is the responsibility of the heirs or family of the person buried at that location. The township has no responsibility or liability regarding repair, maintenance or upkeep regarding any such marker, memorial, urn or similar item.
(Ord. 22-05-17, passed 5-17-2022) Penalty, see § 94.99