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Headstones and Monuments
Cemetery Regulations and Your Rights as A Consumer
With books
like the “High Cost of Dying” and television news reports exposing the huge
price mark-ups of the funeral industry, many consumers have learned that a
little comparison shopping for caskets and headstones may save them hundreds to
thousands of dollars when planning a funeral.
By law, all
cemeteries must accept a headstone purchased from an outside source. They may,
however, have some regulations on the size, style and color of the stone. At
MonumentsInStone, we will help get you a written confirmation that the memorial
we create will meet your local cemetery’s requirements.
Remember to
factor in permit and applications costs. All outside markers will probably
require a fee for installation and foundation.
Consumers must contact their cemetery about their rules and regulations before
purchasing a headstone. This will save you any costly mistakes.
Please ask
your cemetery the following questions and then get their regulations in writing:
1) Size: Is there a minimum
and/or maximum restriction on the dimensions of the stone?
2) Type: What types of memorial
headstone are allowed – Upright monuments, flat plaques, beveled markers, infant
memorials, double interment or companions stones?
3) Vases: Are vases permitted
ones inside the cemetery?
4) Stone Color: Are there any
granite and/or bronze color restrictions?
5) Delivery & Installation: What
are the procedures for delivery and installation of the memorial headstone? Is a
fee levied for installation?
Remember your rights. If
the cemetery pressures you into buying a headstone from their expensive stock,
you can take action with your local, government consumer agency.
MonumentsInStone
Headstone, Grave Marker, and Monument Dealer
5823 Mulberry Street, Suite 110
Austell, Georgia 30168
Phone: 770-819-7781
Phone: 770-819-7785
Fax: 770-819-7786
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