Rules and Regulations

Crown Hill Burial Park Rules & Regulations

  1. Planting in the earth is not permitted at any time or under any circumstances, except in designated areas, and must be done by and with the consent of Management. The only exception is a 2 foot a rea around a private mausoleum/estate, which is reserved for planting shrubs/flowers by the family only. ï»¿
  2. Live, cut or silk flowers MUST be used from April 1 through September 30.
  3. Urns or pots with live and/or silk flowers (PLASTIC FLOWERS ARE ABSOLUTELY PROHIBBITED) can be used from May1 through September 30and may not exceed 20 pounds in total weight. Graves with upright monuments must have all decorations placed on the base of the stone, flat markers must have decorations placed directly on the stone. It is strongly recommended that one actually uses an inground/inverted vase with a granite base to facilitate floral displays for a uniform look in the park. On November 1, our grounds crew will turn down all vases for the non-growing season. 
  4. As in the past, live or cut flowers will be permitted on the marble base board in the mausoleum chapel (building C) one week prior and 1-week after the following observances: Easter, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Father’s Day, Veterans Day, and Christmas. No other arrangements will be allowed aside from the above. 
  5. For crypt/niches, bronze vases can be ordered (7” for crypt and 3” for Niche) for mounting on the crypt front. Only silk flowers are allowed in the vases and must not encumber another crypt front in any way. This will eliminate a cluttered look while overall enhancing the aesthetics of the Chapel. You may also select and purchase a MAXIMUM of 2 bronze appliques along with 1 cameo ceramic portrait per shutter for even more personalization if you desire. Selection options and costs are available through the Office. 
  6. All flowers on exterior Mausoleum crypts (buildings A,B,C) must be displayed in the hanging case assembly approved by Crown Hill. Such items as wreaths, plastic decorations and potted flowers are not allowed nor wiring or taping of the same to the vase or vase rings. Only small potted plants will be allowed for the observances mentioned in Rule #4. Tables will not be provided for placement of said flowers (live cut flowers must be in a small bud vase with a stable base so not to tip over) and (a small potted flower must have a protective dish underneath). In order to protect the carpet, tables, and keep the humidity at a stable level, the above will be strictly enforced. Under no circumstances will metal/plastic emblems medallions, plaques, or the likes be permitted on the crypts; only approved cameos and/or bronze appliques purchased through our office will be allowed. 
  7. Artificial flowers, memory lights, grave blankets, and wreaths are permitted ONLY during the non-growing or Winter season, November 1 through March 15. These items are strictly forbidden on any lot at any other time and those remaining on the grounds on March 15 will be removed and disposed of by the groundskeepers. 
  8. The weeks of March 15 – March 21 and October 15 – October 21 will be set aside for clean-up. All decorations must be removed at these times from the grounds and mausoleum. Any decorations remaining ground level between the above dates will be removed and disposed of by the groundskeepers. 
  9. The only materials allowed around markers and monuments to “dress” them out will be medium to dark color shredded mulch approved by Crown Hill, and must not exceed 4 inches around a flush marker and 6 inches around monuments. In order to preserve a uniform appearance and lessen the danger to all visitors and our staff, lucky stones, gravel, slag, or similar materials are prohibited. Mulch, which is used by our grounds crew, is permitted. Frames of wood, metal, plastic, or any other material are absolutely prohibited, including staffs, hanging baskets, shepherds’ hooks, chimes, distasteful oddities. Special care, individual maintenance provided by Crown Hill Burial Park, to any particular site will incur a charge which shall be paid in advance. Charges for special care are Raise and Level of a flat marker and Edge and Mulch of any marker must be paid for at the Office in advance. 
  10. No boxes, chairs, or settees of wood or iron, glass vases, shells, trinkets, or toys are permitted at any time. 
  11. No gravel, brick, stone, rock, cement or any kind of artificial walks will be allowed.
  12. No signs indicating that a lot or crypt vault is for sale, nor signs, cards, or advertisements of any person, persons, or companies will be allowed. 
  13. Flags are permitted on graves or lots from Memorial Day through June 14 and one week prior through one week after Veterans Day. 
  14. All vases and pots remaining unused or becoming unsightly during or after growing season will be removed and disposed of and in ground vases will be emptied and turned down by our grounds crew staff after November 1. Vases kept upright are subject to winter damage and the cemetery will not be responsible for winter damaged vases. 
  15. Management has the right to forbid or remove any structure pr object that they shall deem objectionable. 
  16. ENTRY TO THE CEMETERY AFTER DARK IS STRICTLY PROHIBBITED UNLESS MANAGEMENT GRANTS PRIOR PERMISSION. 
  17. Lots and crypts are sold only for the use of family, relatives, or their descendants unless special permission is obtained. 
  18. No sale, deed transfer, or assignment of any property, or part of a lot shall be valid or recognized by Crown Hill Burial Park without its consent and until all bills against owners are paid unless duly processed through our office. 
  19. We must receive written authorization for opening/closing at least 48 hours in advance by a family member or authorized representative of the lot/crypt owner. Burial permits must be presented to the cemetery personnel upon entering the park and prior to the actual interment, entombment or inurnment. In order to meet our clients’ families; needs and expectations, not to mention scheduling of labor, the above is necessary. 
  20. All At-Need opening and closing charges are payable in advance of service by property owners or their authorized agents. Absolutely no burials are permitted by a family. The cemetery has sole right of any interment, entombment, or inurnment further scattering cremated remains in not permitted. 
  21. Lot owners are strongly urged to consult with management before selecting a monument; advice will cheerfully be given and may save expensive mistakes or serious disappointments.


Crown Hill Burial Park will take every reasonable precaution to protect all private property of lot and mausoleum crypt owners, and the property in the cemetery from loss or damage, but it distinctly disclaims all responsibility for loss or damage from causes beyond its reasonable control, and especially from the act of thieves, vandals, rioters, and malicious mischief makers; from all acts of providence, especially from winds, tornadoes, cyclones, hail, snow, and frost-whether the damage be direct or collateral. 


*This is a condensed version of our Rules and Regulations. Please stop in or call the Office if you have any questions about what is and is not allowed in our Cemetery. *