Resurrection Cemetery
Monument sizes at a glance
| Lot or section | Memorial | Width | Thickness | Height | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any single grave (minimum) | Flat marker | at least 18 in | - | - | Bronze marker minimum size 18 x 9 in. |
| Infant Grave | Flat marker | up to 18 in | - | - | Bronze marker max 18 x 9 in. |
| Child Grave | Flat marker | up to 22 in | - | - | Bronze marker max 22 x 10 in. |
| Cremation Grave | Cremation memorial | up to 22 in | - | - | Bronze marker max 22 x 10 in. |
| Adult Grave | Flat marker | up to 24 in | - | - | Bronze marker max 24 x 14 in. |
| Two Graves - side by side | Flat marker | up to 44 in | - | - | Bronze marker max 44 x 14 in. |
| Three or More Graves - side by side | Flat marker | up to 56 in | - | - | Bronze marker max 56 x 16 in. |
| All graves (bronze marker base) | Flat marker (base) | - | 4 in | - | Concrete base 4 in thick, same size as the marker, or granite base 4 in thick projecting 2 in on all sides. Installed only by cemetery employees. |
| Any grave (temporary marker) | Flat marker | up to 24 in | - | - | Temporary bronze marker 24 x 12 in, for 60 days after interment. |
| All graves (granite marker) | Flat marker | - | 4 in | - | Granite markers must be exactly 4 in thick; only where the certificate allows granite markers. |
| Infant Grave (granite marker) | Flat marker | up to 18 in | - | - | Granite marker max 18 x 9 in. |
| Child Grave (granite marker) | Flat marker | up to 22 in | - | - | Granite marker max 22 x 10 in. |
| Cremation Grave (granite marker) | Cremation memorial | up to 22 in | - | - | Granite marker max 22 x 10 in. |
| Adult Grave (granite marker) | Flat marker | up to 24 in | - | - | Granite marker max 24 x 14 in. |
| Two Graves - side by side (granite marker) | Flat marker | up to 44 in | - | - | Granite marker max 44 x 14 in. |
| Single Lot | Upright monument (headstone / die) | up to 18 in | - | up to 24 in | Die max 18 in long (side to side) x 24 in high. |
| Single Lot | Upright monument (base) | up to 24 in | up to 14 in | - | Base max 24 in long (side to side) x 14 in wide (front to back). |
| Single Lot | Upright monument (overall) | - | - | up to 30 in | Overall height max 30 in including base. |
| Double Lot | Upright monument (headstone / die) | up to 42 in | - | up to 42 in | Die max 42 in long (side to side) x 42 in high. |
| Double Lot | Upright monument (base) | up to 48 in | up to 18 in | - | Base max 48 in long (side to side) x 18 in wide (front to back). |
| Double Lot | Upright monument (overall) | - | - | up to 48 in | Overall height max 48 in including base. |
| Triple Lot | Upright monument (headstone / die) | up to 54 in | - | up to 46 in | Die max 54 in long (side to side) x 46 in high. |
| Triple Lot | Upright monument (base) | up to 60 in | up to 18 in | - | Base max 60 in long (side to side) x 18 in wide (front to back). |
| Triple Lot | Upright monument (overall) | - | - | up to 54 in | Overall height max 54 in including base. |
| Quadruple Lot | Upright monument (headstone / die) | up to 72 in | - | up to 50 in | Die max 72 in long (side to side) x 50 in high. |
| Quadruple Lot | Upright monument (base) | up to 78 in | up to 18 in | - | Base max 78 in long (side to side) x 18 in wide (front to back). |
| Quadruple Lot | Upright monument (overall) | - | - | up to 60 in | Overall height max 60 in including base. |
| Quintuple Lot | Upright monument (headstone / die) | up to 96 in | - | up to 58 in | Die max 96 in long (side to side) x 58 in high. The 5 ft 10 in overall height conflicts with the general 5 ft limit in (e); confirm with the cemetery. |
| Quintuple Lot | Upright monument (base) | up to 102 in | up to 18 in | - | Base max 102 in long (side to side) x 18 in wide (front to back). The 5 ft 10 in overall height conflicts with the general 5 ft limit in (e); confirm with the cemetery. |
| Quintuple Lot | Upright monument (overall) | - | - | up to 70 in | Overall height max 70 in including base. The 5 ft 10 in overall height conflicts with the general 5 ft limit in (e); confirm with the cemetery. |
| All monument lots | Upright monument (headstone / die) | - | at least 8 in | - | Die at least 8 in thick; 10 in if the monument is over 42 in and up to 60 in tall including base; 12 in if over 60 in. |
| All monument lots | Upright monument (base) | at least 24 in | at least 14 in | at least 6 in | Base at least 6 in high (bylaw calls it 'thickness'); 8 in over 1300 lbs, 10 in over 2600 lbs, 12 in over 5200 lbs. Minimum 24 in long and 14 in deep. 3 in border around the die (2 in for pillow monuments); bottom 4 in rock-pitched. |
| All monument lots | Upright monument (overall) | - | - | 30 to 60 in | Overall height 30 in minimum, 60 in (5 ft) maximum including base. Note the Quintuple Lot table allows 5 ft 10 in, which conflicts with this general limit. |
| Monument lots purchased before 1985 (footstone) | Flat marker | up to 20 in | - | - | Footstone max 12 x 20 in, one per grave, only on monument lots bought before 1985. |
| All monument lots (freestanding cross) | Memorial (overall) | at least 8 in | at least 8 in | - | Cross up to 42 in tall: at least 8 in thick; add 1 in per foot above 42 in. Shaft at least 8 in wide at the bottom, may taper to 6 in at the top; arms at least 6 in wide. |
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 operating by-laws (revised January 2022) apply to all cemeteries run by Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services - Archdiocese of Toronto.
- No marker may be placed without the cemetery's written permission. The rights holder must sign a request at the Cemetery Office, and the design, symbols, material and inscription must be approved.
- Every marker must include a cross in its design.
- Only one upright monument is allowed per lot. A single grave may have only one flat marker, set flush with the ground in its assigned spot; book markers are not allowed.
- Bronze flat marker maximums: infant grave 18 x 9 in; child or cremation grave 22 x 10 in; adult grave 24 x 14 in; two graves side by side 44 x 14 in; three or more graves 56 x 16 in. A single grave marker must be at least 18 x 9 in.
- Bronze markers sit on a 4 in concrete base the same size as the marker, or on a 4 in granite base extending 2 in past the marker on all sides. Cemetery staff do all installations. Bronze markers are accepted April 15 to November 30 and must be delivered in person.
- Granite flat markers are allowed only where the certificate's memorialization rights say so. They must be exactly 4 in thick, smooth on all surfaces, and up to 18 x 9 in (infant), 22 x 10 in (child or cremation), 24 x 14 in (adult) or 44 x 14 in (two graves).
- Maximum upright monument sizes (die width x height / base width x depth / overall height): single lot 18 x 24 in / 24 x 14 in / 30 in; double lot 42 x 42 in / 48 x 18 in / 48 in; triple lot 54 x 46 in / 60 x 18 in / 54 in; quadruple lot 72 x 50 in / 78 x 18 in / 60 in; quintuple lot 96 x 58 in / 102 x 18 in / 70 in.
- The die must be at least 8 in thick: 10 in if the monument is over 3 ft 6 in tall including base, and 12 in if over 5 ft. Monuments must be at least 30 in tall including the base, and the die plus base may not exceed 5 ft. The quintuple lot table allows 5 ft 10 in overall, which conflicts with that limit.
- Bases must be at least 6 in high (8, 10 or 12 in for monuments over 1,300, 2,600 or 5,200 lbs), 24 in long and 14 in deep. They need a 3 in border around the die (2 in for pillow monuments), and the bottom 4 in must be rock-pitched. High bases are discouraged.
- All monuments, bases, dies and statues must be granite. Marble is allowed only on surfaces not exposed to the weather. No uncovered vertical joints; small dies must be doweled.
- Concrete foundations are required, built by the cemetery at the rights holder's expense to the exact size of the base and at least 4 ft deep. They are installed only May 15 to November 30. No monument may go over a grave that has already had an interment.
- Freestanding crosses must be at least 8 in thick up to 3 ft 6 in tall, plus 1 in for each extra foot. The shaft must be at least 8 in wide at the bottom, and the arms at least 6 in wide.
- One footstone (max 12 x 20 in) per grave is allowed only on monument lots bought before 1985. A 24 x 12 in bronze temporary marker may stay for 60 days after burial.
- No vases, vigil lamps or floral containers may be attached to monuments, and no lead lettering. No paint except in incised lettering and carving backgrounds. Inscriptions go on the front only. No dealer or quarry names or logos.
- Photos must be oval porcelain, at most 10 cm high x 8 cm wide (about 4 x 3 in), in an uncovered bronze frame no larger than 10 x 12 cm. Only cemetery staff install them.
- Shared monument lots use a monument owned and inscribed by the cemetery (inscription rights are bought). No extra markers or footstones are allowed there.
- Only the cemetery may inscribe crypt and niche fronts or lawn crypts. Vases, pictures and frames must be approved types installed by cemetery staff.
- Wreath saddles may stay on upright monuments year round (not on shared monuments). Flowerbeds are annuals only, within 1 ft in front of the monument. No curbing around graves.
- All memorial work needs a written permit, with a detailed plan and lot plan. Contractors need WSIB coverage and $2,000,000 liability insurance, may work only Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and must stop at the office for final inspection before installing.
- 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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