St. John's Cemetery (East Orangeville)
Monument sizes at a glance
| Lot or section | Memorial | Width | Thickness | Height | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Grave | Upright monument (overall) | up to 30 in | - | - | Bylaw says maximum 2' - 6" in length (side-to-side length of the monument). |
| Two Graves | Upright monument (overall) | up to 48 in | - | - | Bylaw says maximum 4' - 0" in length. |
| Three Graves | Upright monument (overall) | up to 72 in | - | - | Bylaw says maximum 6' - 0" in length. |
| Four Graves | Upright monument (overall) | up to 96 in | - | - | Bylaw says maximum 8' - 0" in length. |
| All lots | Upright monument (headstone / die) | - | 6 to 10 in | - | Minimum 6 in thick up to 3 ft total height; above 3 ft add 1 in per foot of height, up to a maximum die thickness of 10 in. |
| All lots | Upright monument (base) | - | - | 8 in | Base must have a rock edge and be 8 in high. |
| Single Grave | Flat marker | up to 24 in | - | - | Flush marker 18" x 24" maximum; orientation not stated (assumed 24 in across the grave). |
| Double Grave | Flat marker | up to 30 in | - | - | Flush marker 18" x 30" maximum; orientation not stated (assumed 30 in across the graves). |
| Cremation Lot | Cremation memorial | up to 20 in | - | - | Flush marker 12" x 20" maximum; orientation not stated. |
| All lots | Flat marker | - | at least 4 in | - | Granite markers and granite foot stones: uniform thickness not less than 4 in, plus or minus 1/2 in. |
Width is side to side, thickness is front to back, height is above the ground.
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Monument rules in plain English
- Only one monument may be erected on any one lot, at the centre of the head end of the plot unless the Manager approves another location to align with nearby monuments.
- Maximum monument length (side to side): single grave 30 in (2'6"), two graves 48 in (4'), three graves 72 in (6'), four graves 96 in (8').
- Die thickness: at least 6 in for monuments up to 3 ft tall; above 3 ft add 1 in per foot of height, up to a 10 in maximum.
- Monument bases must be level on the bottom, have a rock edge and be 8 in high; no shimming with spalls or chips.
- Flush (flat) markers: single grave 18 x 24 in max, double grave 18 x 30 in max, cremation lot 12 x 20 in max.
- Granite markers and granite footstones must be a uniform 4 in thick (plus or minus 1/2 in) and set flush with the ground.
- All markers and monuments must be granite and/or bronze; nothing made in whole or part of wood or iron, and no other materials.
- Monument foundations are concrete, at least 5 ft deep, as large as the base (the Board may require larger), and paid for by the company erecting the monument. Foundation dimensions must be submitted to the Manager first.
- Design and dimensions must be submitted in writing and approved by the Manager before placing; all charges must be paid first; monuments can't be delivered until the foundation is finished.
- A Care and Maintenance Fund deposit is payable when a marker is installed (see the cemetery's Tariff of Charges).
- Contractors need WSIB coverage and at least $5,000,000 liability insurance, and must plank the turf.
- Copings, fences, curbs, benches, wooden structures, candles and glass containers are prohibited on lots.
- The cemetery is closed to visitors December 1 to March 31.
- 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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