Saint Remy Rural Cemetery Association

Rules and Regulations

Current rules of the Cemetery

Note: This is list is for reference only and is not intended to be all inclusive. The original rules also apply unless superceded by current rules.

• The Cemetery is open to visitors from dawn until dusk.
• Visitors should keep their vehicles on the roads and should not bring vehicles into the cemetery when the ground is wet or snow covered.
• The Cemetery is open for burials from April 15th until November 30th - as weather permits.
• Plots and lots are available for sale in the new (north) section.
• Standard plot size in the new section is 10' by 3' 6" inches.
• Standard plot size in the old section is 8' by 3' 4".
• Vaults are required in the new section.
• Vaults are suggested in the old section - space permitting.
• All graves except for cremation remains only are to be at least six feet (72") in depth.
• Graves for cremation remains must extend below the frost line¹.
  
• All grave openings must be arranged through the Cemetery Association.
• Well cared for live flowers are encouraged. (You may need to bring your own water.)
• Artificial flowers are prohibited.
• All markers require proper foundations of concrete or stone. 
• Foundations are required to extend below the frost line¹ and be approved by the Association.
• All plots or groups of plots must have permanent corner markers.