St. John's Norway Cemetery and Crematorium
Monument sizes at a glance
| Lot or section | Memorial | Width | Thickness | Height | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single lot | Upright monument (overall) | - | - | up to 48 in | Bylaw says 4 feet (1.2 meter) high. |
| Double lot | Upright monument (overall) | - | - | up to 72 in | Bylaw says 6 feet but gives the metric as (1.2 meter), which equals 4 feet. Confirm with the cemetery which applies. |
| Single lot | Flat marker | up to 24 in | - | - | Bylaw says 24x18 inches (.6x.45 meters); 18 in is the other face dimension (orientation not stated). |
| Cremation and infant lots | Cremation memorial | up to 16 in | - | - | Two stones allowed, each max 16x10 inches (.4x.25 meters); 10 in is the other face dimension. |
| All lots | Flat marker | - | at least 4 in | - | Minimum stone thickness for flat markers and footstones. Bylaw says 10 centimeters (4 inches). |
| All lots | Flat marker (base) | - | at least 4 in | - | Granite base under bronze markers/footstones: at least the same surface area as the bronze, minimum 10 cm (4 in) deep. |
| All lots | Memorial (overall) | - | - | - | Statues: only at the sides of the monument on a common base, no more than 6 in above the top of the die. |
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 a single lot; one flat marker may also go at the end of the grave farthest from the monument, or a flat marker may be used instead of a monument.
- Monuments are only allowed on lots designated for monuments, not in "Flat Markers only" areas. Book or pillow markers are allowed only in designated areas.
- Single lot: monument maximum 48 in (4 ft) high [1.2 m].
- Double lot: monument maximum 72 in (6 ft) high (the bylaw lists the metric as 1.2 m, so confirm the limit with the office).
- Single lot flat marker: maximum 24 x 18 in [.6 x .45 m].
- Cremation and infant lots: up to 2 stones, each maximum 16 x 10 in [.4 x .25 m].
- Flat markers and footstones must be at least 4 in thick [10 cm], flat on top and set level with the ground; the cemetery sets them after the fee is paid.
- Only bronze or granite markers, monuments and footstones are permitted. Bronze markers must sit on a granite base of at least the same size and at least 4 in [10 cm] deep.
- Monuments go at the centre of the head end of the lot unless alignment with nearby monuments justifies otherwise; location must be approved before setting.
- Statues may only be placed at the sides of the monument on a common base and no more than 6 in above the top of the die.
- Candleholders and vases must be mainly bronze or stainless steel; maximum two on the base, counted in the overall size, drained and fully enclosed with a door or lid.
- All foundations are built by the cemetery (or its contractor) at the rights holder's expense; monuments are not delivered until the foundation is complete.
- Written approval of design, dimensions, material and location is required, plus a Request for Memorial Installation form; all charges must be paid first and a Care and Maintenance Fund amount is payable on installation.
- Every monument and marker must have the SECTION – RANGE – GRAVE numbers inscribed in the lower right-hand corner.
- Wooden crosses as monuments, borders, fences, railings and coping are not allowed. Niche and crypt fronts are inscribed by the cemetery.
- 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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