Devereaux Cemetery
Monument sizes at a glance
| Lot or section | Memorial | Width | Thickness | Height | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Grave Lot and Cremation Grave | Upright monument (headstone / die) | up to 20 in | at least 8 in | up to 30 in | Die max 1 foot 8 inches long (side to side) x 2 feet 6 inches high. No monument may be less than 8 inches thick. |
| Single Grave Lot and Cremation Grave | Upright monument (base) | 24 in | up to 14 in | at least 6 in | Base max 2 feet 0 inches long x 1 foot 2 inches wide (front to back). All bases must be at least 2 feet long and 6 inches high, and project at least 2 inches around the die. |
| Single Grave Lot and Cremation Grave | Upright monument (overall) | - | - | 30 to 36 in | Overall max 3 feet 0 inches. The general rule sets a 2 feet 6 inches minimum combined height. |
| 2-Grave Lot | Upright monument (headstone / die) | up to 32 in | at least 8 in | up to 36 in | Die max 2 feet 8 inches long x 3 feet 0 inches high. |
| 2-Grave Lot | Upright monument (base) | 24 to 38 in | up to 14 in | at least 6 in | Base max 3 feet 2 inches long x 1 foot 2 inches wide (front to back). |
| 2-Grave Lot | Upright monument (overall) | - | - | 30 to 42 in | Overall max 3 feet 6 inches; general minimum 2 feet 6 inches. |
| 3-Grave Lot | Upright monument (headstone / die) | up to 48 in | at least 8 in | up to 36 in | Die max 4 feet 0 inches long x 3 feet 0 inches high. |
| 3-Grave Lot | Upright monument (base) | 24 to 54 in | up to 14 in | at least 6 in | Base max 4 feet 6 inches long x 1 foot 2 inches wide. Overall height max 3 feet 6 inches. |
| 4-Grave Lot | Upright monument (headstone / die) | up to 54 in | at least 8 in | up to 36 in | Die max 4 feet 6 inches long x 3 feet 0 inches high. |
| 4-Grave Lot | Upright monument (base) | 24 to 60 in | up to 14 in | at least 6 in | Base max 5 feet 0 inches long x 1 foot 2 inches wide. Overall height max 3 feet 6 inches. |
| 5-, 6- or 7-Grave Lot | Upright monument (headstone / die) | up to 60 in | at least 8 in | up to 36 in | Die max 5 feet 0 inches long x 3 feet 0 inches high. |
| 5-, 6- or 7-Grave Lot | Upright monument (base) | 24 to 66 in | up to 14 in | at least 6 in | Base max 5 feet 6 inches long x 1 foot 2 inches wide. Overall height max 3 feet 6 inches. |
| All upright monument lots | Upright monument (overall) | - | - | 30 to 42 in | Bylaw wording is "monument and die" (probably meaning die and base). Granite statuary plus base is also limited to 3 feet 6 inches. Base height should increase with weight: 6 in minimum, 8 in over 1300 lbs, 10 in over 2600 lbs. |
| Single grave (flat marker area) | Flat marker | up to 22 in | up to 4 in | - | Maximum granite marker die 22 x 16 x 4 inches (4 in is the stone thickness). One die only; no sub-bases. Head-to-foot length up to 16 in. |
| Single grave (flat marker area) | Bevel marker | - | - | up to 4 in | Granite marker dies may be set pillowed: max 4 in above the base at the rear and 1 in at the front. |
| Each grave (footstone) | Flat marker | up to 22 in | at least 4 in | - | One granite footstone per grave, set flush at the end farthest from the monument; minimum 4 in thick; no ceramic or photoplex pictures. Head-to-foot length up to 16 in. |
| Monument lots (vigil light or vase) | Memorial (overall) | up to 7.9 in | up to 7.9 in | up to 15.7 in | Bylaw says max height 40 centimetres and max width/length 20 centimetres. Each unit sits on its own base no more than 8 inches in length, width or diameter, in the flower bed in front of the monument. |
| Upright monument (ceramic or photoplex picture) | Memorial (plaque) | up to 3.5 in | - | up to 4.7 in | Bylaw says oval, no greater than 9 centimetres wide and 12 centimetres high, set flush with the die; one per interment. Etched portraits may be up to 4 in wide x 6 in high. |
Width is side to side, thickness is front to back, height is above the ground.
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Monument rules in plain English
- No marker may be placed without the cemetery's written permission; the rights holder must sign a request at the office, and design, emblems, material and inscriptions need approval. Foundation and marker order forms must include full design and inscription details.
- Upright monuments: only one per lot, never over a grave that has had an interment, inscribed on the front only, granite only (no marble or soft stone).
- Single grave or cremation grave: die max 20 in long x 30 in high; base max 24 in long x 14 in deep; overall max 36 in high.
- 2-grave lot: die max 32 x 36 in high, base max 38 x 14 in, overall max 42 in. 3-grave lot: die 48 x 36 in, base 54 x 14 in. 4-grave lot: die 54 x 36 in, base 60 x 14 in. 5- to 7-grave lot: die 60 x 36 in, base 66 x 14 in. Overall max 42 in on all multi-grave lots.
- Overall combined height must be between 2 ft 6 in and 3 ft 6 in (30 to 42 in). Monuments must be at least 8 in thick.
- Bases must be granite, at least 2 ft long and 6 in high (8 in over 1300 lbs, 10 in over 2600 lbs), project at least 2 in around the die, with the bottom 4 in rock-pitched. High bases are discouraged.
- Concrete foundations at least 4 ft deep are built by the cemetery at the rights holder's expense (pre-poured lots excepted). Foundation pours run May 15 to November 30.
- Flat granite markers: one per single grave in designated areas, max die 22 x 16 x 4 in, one die only with no sub-base; may be set pillowed (max 4 in high at the rear, 1 in at the front). No bronze, marble or soft stone, no vases or candle holders, no photographs, no bright paint. Bookmarkers are not permitted.
- One granite footstone per grave, max 22 x 16 in, at least 4 in thick, set flush at the far end from the monument; no pictures on footstones.
- One ceramic or photoplex picture per interment on uprights: oval, max 9 cm wide x 12 cm high, set flush, no frame. Etched portraits up to 4 x 6 in are allowed.
- No paint except black and white lithochrome for lettering and carving; no lead lettering; no corner stones; no dealer names or advertising on monuments.
- Vigil lights or vases: one on a single-grave monument lot, up to two on larger lots; each on its own base (max 8 in), set in the flower bed in front of the monument, max 40 cm high and 20 cm wide, bronze with tempered glass. Nothing may be attached to the die.
- Size tolerances: 1/4 in on smooth or polished dies and bases, 1/2 in on rock-edge, 1/4 in on flat memorials.
- Markers are accepted for installation April 15 to November 30, delivered in person only; the contractor must stop at the office for final inspection before installing.
- Temporary markers are allowed for 60 days after interment. No head or foot markers in scattering grounds (a common memorial is provided).
- Niche fronts are inscribed by the cemetery only.
- 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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