Groveside Cemetery
Monument sizes at a glance
| Lot or section | Memorial | Width | Thickness | Height | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two grave lot | Upright monument (overall) | up to 42 in | - | up to 36 in | Bylaw says .091 m (3') high and 1.1 m (3' 6") wide. The metric height is a misprint (3 ft = 0.914 m); imperial figures used. |
| Designated single lot | Upright monument (overall) | up to 24 in | - | up to 30 in | Bylaw prints ".75 cm (30”)" and ".60 cm (24")"; the metric is misprinted (should be 76 cm / 61 cm). Upright monuments on single lots only in designated areas with Superintendent approval. |
| Cremation lot | Upright monument (overall) | up to 24 in | - | up to 24 in | Bylaw prints ".61 cm (24”)"; metric misprinted (should be 61 cm). Upright monuments on cremation lots only in designated areas with Superintendent approval. |
| All monument lots | Upright monument (headstone / die) | - | at least 8 in | - | Bylaw says 20.32 cm (8"). |
| All monument lots | Upright monument (base) | - | - | at least 8 in | Bylaw says 20.3 cm (8"). Granite base; must leave a 3 in (7.6 cm) border of base exposed on all sides of the die; bottom smooth sawn. |
| Single lot | Flat marker | up to 24 in | - | - | Bylaw says 45.72 cm x 60.96 cm (18" x 24"); orientation not stated (assumed 24 in across the grave). |
| Double lot | Flat marker | up to 32 in | - | - | Bylaw says 45.72 cm x 81.28 cm (18" x 32"); orientation not stated (assumed 32 in across the graves). |
| Cremation lot – Section I and II | Cremation memorial | up to 20 in | - | - | Bylaw says 30.5 cm x 50.8 cm (12" x 20"). |
| Cremation lot – Section U | Cremation memorial | up to 24 in | - | - | Bylaw says 45.72 cm x 60.96 cm (18" x 24"). |
| Each grave (footstone) | Flat marker | up to 24 in | - | - | Footstone max 16" x 24". Bylaw prints 42.60 cm x 60.96 cm; 16 in is actually 40.64 cm, so the metric is misprinted. Only after full interment. |
| Monument lot (per grave) | Flat marker | up to 24 in | - | - | One flat marker per grave on a monument lot, max 18 x 24 in (61 x 45.72 cm), only after a casket burial. Not for cremation lots. |
| All lots | Flat marker | - | at least 4 in | - | Applies to all flat markers including footstones. Bylaw says 10 cm (4"). |
| Designated sections (cornerposts) | Memorial | 6 in | 3 in | - | White granite cornerposts 6 in (15.24 cm) square by 3 in (7.62 cm) deep, set flush at lot corners. |
Width is side to side, thickness is front to back, height is above the ground.
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Monument rules in plain English
- The cemetery decides the maximum size, number and location of monuments on every lot, and the Superintendent must approve the style and dimensions before a monument or marker is delivered.
- Two-grave lot: one upright monument up to 36 in (3 ft) high and 42 in (3 ft 6 in) wide, plus up to two footstones.
- Single lots and cremation lots may have an upright monument only in designated areas and with the Superintendent's approval: single lot up to 30 in high x 24 in wide; cremation lot up to 24 in high x 24 in wide.
- The die (upright tablet) must be at least 8 in (20.32 cm) thick and must sit on a granite base at least 8 in (20.3 cm) high, with at least 3 in (7.6 cm) of base showing on all sides. Base bottoms must be smooth sawn.
- Monuments must resist 100 lb of sideways force without toppling (without caulking) and be pinned with stainless steel dowels set at least 3 in deep.
- Delivered monuments may not differ from the base size on the work order by more than 1/2 in (1.27 cm).
- Lettering may not go on both sides of a stone unless the adjoining lots are also owned.
- Flat (flush) marker maximums: single lot 18 x 24 in; double lot 18 x 32 in; cremation lot in Sections I and II 12 x 20 in; cremation lot in Section U 18 x 24 in.
- On a monument lot, one flat marker per grave (max 18 x 24 in) is allowed, but only after a casket burial has taken place (not on cremation lots).
- One footstone per grave (max 16 x 24 in) may be added to a flat marker, only after full interment.
- All flat markers and footstones must be at least 4 in (10 cm) thick, flat on top and set level with the ground so a mower can pass over them.
- Markers must be bronze, granite or marble, with bases and markers cut level and true on the bottom.
- All monuments, and any flat or pillow marker on a granite base, must sit on a pre-cast foundation sold and installed by the cemetery at the rights holder's expense. Foundations are not installed from December 1 to April 1.
- Dealers must give at least 15 working days' notice for foundations, and no monument or marker may be delivered until the foundation is in place. Markers are not stored over winter.
- In designated sections, white granite cornerposts 6 in square by 3 in deep can be bought and set flush at the lot corners.
- Photographs attached to memorials are entirely the owner's responsibility.
- Monument work is allowed only Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and every monument and marker must pass final inspection at the office before installation.
- 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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