Monuments
How do I place a monument on a grave site?
To place a monument, you must visit a licensed monument dealer. In New Jersey, cemeteries are not allowed to sell monuments directly. You can find a list of local monument dealers under 'Local Services' on our website.
What type of monument can I have?
Each section of the cemetery, as well as each individual plot, may have different requirements. We ask that you or your monument dealer contact us to confirm the allowable monument size for your section.
Can I change the type of monument required in my section?
Unfortunately, we cannot make exceptions or changes to the monument style regulations. These rules are in place for uniformity and consistency across the cemetery.
What is the monument ordering process?
I paid my monument dealer in full. Why hasn't my monument been set?
The monument dealer is responsible for submitting the foundation order. Once we receive and approve it, we issue a permit for the monument to be set. If a new foundation is required, the permit will be issued after the foundation is poured and complete.
If your monument dealer says they are “waiting on the cemetery for approval,” you can contact us by phone or email to verify whether the foundation order has been received. If we do not have an order on file, you should contact your monument dealer to inquire about when they plan to submit the order.
What should I do if I believe my monument dealer mishandled the ordering process?
If you feel that your monument dealer has not properly handled the foundation/permit ordering process, please submit a complaint using our Monument Dealer Complaint Form.
How long does it take to pour a foundation and send the permit to the monument dealer?
Why is there a foundation fee? Wasn't this included with my grave purchase?
The foundation fee is separate from the grave purchase and opening fees. A foundation is required under every monument in the cemetery, and the fee varies depending on the size of the foundation.
The foundation was already poured when I purchased the grave. Why do I have to pay for it?
If a foundation was pre-poured at the time of your grave purchase or first interment, it is part of our process in high-activity areas. Pre-pouring foundations has multiple benefits:
Can I purchase a monument for a grave I do not own?
Technically, no. Only the Lot Owner can authorize a monument purchase by signing an authorization form. In some cases, a non-lot owner may be allowed to purchase a monument, but there are limitations and consequences for doing so.
Do I have to wait 6 months or a year before ordering a monument?
No, you can order your monument as soon as you wish. The sooner you place your order, the sooner it can be set on the grave. However, if the foundation needs to be poured (and is not pre-poured), the ground must settle first. The settling process can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months, depending on the type of vault/casket, ground conditions, and weather.
If you wait to place the order until after the grave has settled, you may experience additional delays for the foundation order and pouring, particularly during the months when we do not pour foundations.
Tip: To speed up the process, we recommend talking to your monument dealer about when they submit the foundation order and payment to the cemetery. Once we receive the foundation order and payment, we can add the order to the list and pour the foundation once the grave has settled.
To place a monument, you must visit a licensed monument dealer. In New Jersey, cemeteries are not allowed to sell monuments directly. You can find a list of local monument dealers under 'Local Services' on our website.
What type of monument can I have?
Each section of the cemetery, as well as each individual plot, may have different requirements. We ask that you or your monument dealer contact us to confirm the allowable monument size for your section.
Can I change the type of monument required in my section?
Unfortunately, we cannot make exceptions or changes to the monument style regulations. These rules are in place for uniformity and consistency across the cemetery.
What is the monument ordering process?
- Visit a Monument Dealer: Start by visiting a licensed monument dealer, or multiple dealers if you’d like to compare options.
- Design Your Monument: The dealer will work with you to design the monument.
- Foundation/Permit Order: The monument dealer will submit a foundation/permit order to the cemetery, along with the appropriate fee, to ensure we can prepare the foundation.
- Permit Issuance: Once the foundation order is processed, we will issue a permit to the monument dealer, allowing them to set the monument on the grave site.
I paid my monument dealer in full. Why hasn't my monument been set?
The monument dealer is responsible for submitting the foundation order. Once we receive and approve it, we issue a permit for the monument to be set. If a new foundation is required, the permit will be issued after the foundation is poured and complete.
If your monument dealer says they are “waiting on the cemetery for approval,” you can contact us by phone or email to verify whether the foundation order has been received. If we do not have an order on file, you should contact your monument dealer to inquire about when they plan to submit the order.
What should I do if I believe my monument dealer mishandled the ordering process?
If you feel that your monument dealer has not properly handled the foundation/permit ordering process, please submit a complaint using our Monument Dealer Complaint Form.
How long does it take to pour a foundation and send the permit to the monument dealer?
- For sections with pre-poured foundations, the process is faster. In these areas, your monument can generally be set without delay, and permits are sent to the dealer within 2 weeks.
- For graves without a pre-poured foundation, the process may take 6 to 8 weeks.
- If the foundation is for a new grave with a recent interment, it may take longer as the ground needs to settle first. The speed of settling depends on weather conditions and whether a vault is used.
- Note: Foundations are generally not poured from December 1st to March 20th, depending on weather conditions.
Why is there a foundation fee? Wasn't this included with my grave purchase?
The foundation fee is separate from the grave purchase and opening fees. A foundation is required under every monument in the cemetery, and the fee varies depending on the size of the foundation.
The foundation was already poured when I purchased the grave. Why do I have to pay for it?
If a foundation was pre-poured at the time of your grave purchase or first interment, it is part of our process in high-activity areas. Pre-pouring foundations has multiple benefits:
- No waiting period for the ground to settle.
- Larger, continuous foundation slabs offer greater stability for the monument and surrounding graves.
Can I purchase a monument for a grave I do not own?
Technically, no. Only the Lot Owner can authorize a monument purchase by signing an authorization form. In some cases, a non-lot owner may be allowed to purchase a monument, but there are limitations and consequences for doing so.
Do I have to wait 6 months or a year before ordering a monument?
No, you can order your monument as soon as you wish. The sooner you place your order, the sooner it can be set on the grave. However, if the foundation needs to be poured (and is not pre-poured), the ground must settle first. The settling process can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months, depending on the type of vault/casket, ground conditions, and weather.
If you wait to place the order until after the grave has settled, you may experience additional delays for the foundation order and pouring, particularly during the months when we do not pour foundations.
Tip: To speed up the process, we recommend talking to your monument dealer about when they submit the foundation order and payment to the cemetery. Once we receive the foundation order and payment, we can add the order to the list and pour the foundation once the grave has settled.
