City of Kawartha Lakes Municipal Cemeteries
Monument sizes at a glance
| Lot or section | Memorial | Width | Thickness | Height | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single lot | Upright monument (headstone / die) | up to 30 in | at least 8 in | up to 24 in | Height and width exclude the base. Bylaw says 60.96 cm (24 in) high and 76.20 cm (30 in) wide. Die thickness is printed as "30.50 cm (8 inches)", but 30.5 cm is 12 in; the 8 in figure is used here. Exceptions may apply depending on lot width. |
| Double lot | Upright monument (headstone / die) | up to 60 in | at least 8 in | up to 48 in | Height and width do not include the base. Bylaw says 1.22 m (4 ft) high and 1.52 m (5 ft) wide. Die thickness is printed as "30.50 cm (8 inches)"; the 8 in figure is used here. |
| Double lot (monument over 42 in overall) | Upright monument (headstone / die) | - | at least 10 in | - | Applies when the monument exceeds 106.68 cm (42 in) overall height. Bylaw prints "45.40 cm (10 inches)"; 45.4 cm is really 17.9 in, so the metric and imperial disagree. The 10 in figure is used here. |
| Single and double lots | Bevel marker | - | at least 4 in | - | Pillow/bevel markers count as monuments and must follow the single lot (30 in) or double lot (60 in) maximum widths. Bylaw says 10 cm (4 inches). They require a foundation. |
| All monument lots | Upright monument (base) | - | - | at least 8 in | Rough-cut granite base, at least 20.3 cm (8 in) high, with at least 7.6 cm (3 in) exposed on all sides of the die; base must stay 3 in from the lot sidelines. |
| Each lot | Flat marker | up to 26 in | at least 4 in | - | Flat marker max 18 x 26 in (45.72 x 66.04 cm); orientation not stated. Placed at the foot of the lot, or at the head in place of a monument. Minimum thickness 10 cm (4 in). |
| Cremation lot | Cremation memorial | up to 26 in | - | - | One flush flat marker, max 18 x 26 in (45.72 x 66.04 cm); may be reduced on smaller cremation lots. |
Width is side to side, thickness is front to back, height is above the ground.
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Monument rules in plain English
- These by-laws cover every cemetery owned and operated by the City of Kawartha Lakes. The document does not list the individual cemeteries by name.
- No monument or marker may be placed, moved, altered or removed without the Cemetery Operator's permission, and all fees must be paid in full first.
- Design proofs (dimensions, material, construction details and location) must be approved before a monument is erected. Foundation requests and proofs must arrive by October 15 to be done that calendar year.
- Only one monument is allowed per lot, centred at the head of the lot.
- Single lot: one monument, one foot marker and four corner posts. The monument may be up to 24 in high and 30 in wide, not counting the base, with a die at least 8 in thick. Exceptions may apply depending on lot width.
- Double lot: one monument, two foot markers and four corner posts. The monument may be up to 4 ft (48 in) high and 5 ft (60 in) wide, not counting the base. The die must be at least 8 in thick, or 10 in if the monument is over 42 in tall overall.
- The by-law's metric figures for die thickness don't match the inches (it prints "30.50 cm (8 inches)" and "45.40 cm (10 inches)"). Check the required thickness with the office.
- The die must sit on a rough-cut granite base at least 8 in (20.3 cm) high, with at least 3 in of base showing on every side. No base may come within 3 in of the lot sidelines.
- Pillow and bevel markers are allowed. They count as monuments, follow the single and double lot width limits, must be at least 4 in thick and need a foundation.
- Flat markers: one per lot, set flush at the foot of the lot, up to 18 x 26 in and at least 4 in thick. A flat marker may go at the head instead of a monument, with approval.
- Cremation lots: one flush flat marker up to 18 x 26 in, possibly smaller to suit the lot size.
- All monuments and markers must be bronze, granite or marble.
- All monument and marker foundations are built by or for the cemetery at the rights holder's expense. A monument can't be delivered until the foundation is finished and the cemetery has notified the family or retailer.
- No inscriptions or images on the back of a monument except the family name.
- Corner posts (set flush) may mark lot boundaries; borders, curbs, coping, fences and similar edging are not allowed.
- Flowerbeds are allowed only in front of a monument, no wider than the monument and no more than 15 in (38.1 cm) deep. Saddle arrangements on monuments are allowed.
- Columbarium niche markers are supplied and installed only by the cemetery; nothing may be attached to a niche unless the plaque is designed for it.
- Contractors and monument dealers need written pre-approval, WSIB coverage and at least $2,000,000 liability insurance naming the City, and may work only during regular business hours.
- Always confirm with the cemetery office before ordering.
Bylaws can change and some are read automatically. Always confirm sizes with the cemetery office before ordering. Monaco Monuments checks your cemetery's rules for you as part of every order.
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