St. John's Dixie Cemetery & Crematorium
Monument sizes at a glance
| Lot or section | Memorial | Width | Thickness | Height | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single lot (except Section K) | Upright monument (overall) | up to 30 in | - | up to 36 in | Bylaw says height 0.91 metre (3 feet), width 76.20 cm (2.5 feet). |
| Single lot - Section K | Upright monument (overall) | up to 30 in | - | up to 42 in | Section K height is 42 inches or 106 cm. The 30 in (76.20 cm) width is from the same clause; the Section K exception is only stated for height. |
| Double lot (except Section K) | Upright monument (overall) | up to 66 in | - | up to 48 in | Bylaw says height 1.22 metres (4 feet); width given as "167.64 cm (68 inches)" but 167.64 cm = 66 in (and the double-lot foundation is 66 in), so 66 is used here. Confirm with the cemetery. |
| Double lot - Section K | Upright monument (overall) | up to 66 in | - | up to 60 in | Section K height is 5 feet or 1.52 metres. Width as for double lots (167.64 cm, stated as 68 inches; 167.64 cm = 66 in). |
| Single lot | Upright monument (foundation) | up to 30 in | up to 14 in | - | Bylaw says length 76.2 cm (30 inches), width 35.6 cm (14 inches); length is side to side, width is front to back. |
| Double lot | Upright monument (foundation) | up to 66 in | up to 16 in | - | Bylaw says length 167.6 cm (66 inches), width 40.64 cm (16 inches). |
| Plot of more than two lots | Upright monument (foundation) | - | up to 16 in | - | Foundation width (front to back) max 40.64 cm (16 inches). |
| Section F | Bevel marker (foundation) | up to 28 in | up to 22 in | - | Pillow marker foundation: length 71.12 cm (28 inches), width 55.88 cm (22 inches). |
| All lots | Upright monument (headstone / die) | - | at least 8 in | - | Bylaw says 20.32 cm (8 inches). Dies 8 in thick and under 34 in (86.36 cm) wide must be doweled to the base and withstand 100 lbs horizontal force. |
| All lots (monument over 42 in overall height) | Upright monument (headstone / die) | - | at least 10 in | - | If overall height exceeds 106.68 cm (42 inches), die must be 25.40 cm (10 inches). |
| All lots | Upright monument (base) | - | - | at least 6 in | Granite base minimum 15.24 cm (6 inches) high, with at least a 7.6 cm (3 in) border of base exposed on all sides of the die. |
| 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). |
| Double lot | Flat marker | up to 66 in | - | - | Bylaw says 45.72 cm x 167.64 cm (18" x 66"). |
| Cremation lot | Cremation memorial | up to 16 in | - | - | Bylaw says 40.64 cm x 25.40 cm (16" x 10"). |
| Lot with a monument (additional marker) | Flat marker | up to 20 in | - | - | Marker in front of the monument, max 30.48 cm x 50.8 cm (12" x 20"); orientation not stated. Any flat marker wider than the standard 12 in can only be installed after a full interment. |
| All lots | Flat marker | - | at least 4 in | - | Bylaw says 10.16 cm (4 inches), including footstones. |
| Section F | Flat marker | up to 24 in | - | - | Section F flat marker max 18" x 24". |
| Section J | Flat marker | up to 16 in | - | - | 16" x 10" with a steeled top finish. |
| Section F, G & H Infills | Flat marker | up to 24 in | - | - | 24" x 18" grey or black granite; simple carving or bronze plaque with vase. |
| Any grave (temporary) | Memorial (overall) | up to 30 in | - | - | Temporary wooden crosses: max overall length 152.4 cm (60 in), max width 75.00 cm (30 in); laid on the ground only, after signing an agreement. |
Width is side to side, thickness is front to back, height is above the ground.
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Monument rules in plain English
- A double lot may have one upright monument (unless it's in a Flat Marker only section), plus only 2 footstones or 4 corner posts. A single grave may have only one headstone.
- Single lot monument: max 36 in high [0.91 m] (Section K: 42 in [106 cm]) and 30 in wide [76.20 cm].
- Double lot monument: max 48 in high [1.22 m] (Section K: 60 in [1.52 m]) and about 66 in wide [167.64 cm; the bylaw also prints "68 inches"].
- Die must be at least 8 in thick [20.32 cm], or 10 in [25.40 cm] if the monument is over 42 in tall. Dies 8 in thick and under 34 in wide must be doweled to the base; every monument must withstand 100 lbs of sideways force without caulking.
- Dies sit on a granite base at least 6 in high [15.24 cm], leaving at least a 3 in [7.6 cm] border of base exposed on all sides; base bottoms smooth sawn.
- Maximum foundation sizes: single lot 30 x 14 in, double lot 66 x 16 in, plots of more than two lots 16 in front to back, Section F pillow marker 28 x 22 in.
- Flat markers: single lot 18 x 24 in, double lot 18 x 66 in, cremation lot 16 x 10 in, Section J 16 x 10 in (steeled top), Section F / G / H infills 24 x 18 in grey or black granite.
- One extra flat marker (max 12 x 20 in) may go just in front of a monument; markers wider than 12 in can only be installed after a full interment.
- All flat markers and footstones must be at least 4 in thick [10.16 cm], flat on top and set level with the ground by cemetery staff.
- Only bronze or granite markers and monuments are allowed. Book or pillow markers only in designated areas.
- The cemetery builds all concrete foundations at the rights holder's expense (at least 4 ft deep); no foundations are built between December 15 and April 1.
- A Request for Installation form with full die and base dimensions, plus Care and Maintenance Fund payment ($50 flat marker over 173 sq in; $200 upright up to 4 ft; $400 over 4 ft), is required before delivery, and all charges must be paid first.
- Candle holders and vases must be mainly bronze or stainless steel, max two, centred on the end(s) of the base, counted in the overall size, drained and fully enclosed.
- If shrubs are planted beside a monument, the monument should not exceed 50% of the lot width.
- Temporary wooden crosses (max 60 x 30 in) may only be laid on the ground after signing an agreement; the cemetery supplies a free temporary marker for 8 months.
- Columbarium niche fronts may only carry the niche plaque and picture in some sections; all fixtures are installed by cemetery staff.
- 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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