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FAQs about cemetery monuments
Do the Catholic Cemeteries sell monuments and headstones?
All of your Archdiocesan Catholic Cemeteries offer granite headstones and monuments that meet the requirements of all your Catholic Cemeteries. We do not ordinarily sell monuments for persons interred in other cemeteries due to the fact that rules and regulations differ from one cemetery to the next. We do on occasion sell headstones to be placed in Parish cemeteries and other small cemeteries that do not offer monuments.
Can I buy my headstone from another vendor?
Yes you may. Some Catholic Cemetery customers choose to buy their monuments from funeral homes or off site vendors.
Do monuments and headstones have to meet any special requirements?
The cemeteries have rather extensive rules and regulations related to their monuments and their foundations to ensure appropriate maintenance, uniformity and safety to our customers. For example, only limited areas may have upright monuments and these require foundations that are adequate to withstand the weight of these heavier upright monuments. Copies of our regulations are available upon request.
Why should I consider buying my monument from our Catholic Cemeteries?
- Your Catholic Cemeteries have assumed responsibility for caring for your loved one's grave. It is only natural that you should place your memorial under the same personal care and attention that your Catholic Cemeteries receive.
- Your Catholic Cemeteries have been in business for up to 112 years.
- Your Catholic Cemeteries' staff is familiar with your lot and its requirements and is trained to handle your memorial placement.
- Your Catholic Cemeteries purchase memorials direct from the manufacturer, so there are no middlemen. Profits are used to help maintain the cemetery.
- Your Catholic Cemeteries are responsible for the appearance and upkeep of the cemeteries.
- Your Catholic Cemeteries will assume responsibility for any damage which occurs during shipping or installation of monuments purchased through their offices.
- Your Catholic Cemeteries retain copies of order information along with all the other important records at our offices.
Can a government-provided veteran's headstone be placed in our Catholic Cemeteries?
Yes. These memorials require the addition of a concrete border to meet our regulations. Designs are also limited. Your Catholic Cemetery staff can assist customers in ordering a veteran's monument from the government. The granite headstone is free but bordering and setting fees would apply.
