Memorialization

Monuments

A single lot allows one upright monument unless designated as a flat marker area only:

• The maximum base size on any single lot cannot exceed 60.96 cm (24")
• The minimum thickness of a die should be 15.24 cm (6”)
• Should the monument exceed 100 cm (39.4”) in overall height, the die must be 20.3 cm (8”)

A double lot can have a maximum monument size of:

• Height: 1.22 m (4 ft - overall including the base)
• Width: 1.22 m (4 ft)
• Base (minimum): 30.48 cm (12” - front to back)
• Die (maximum): 20.50 cm (8”)

Monuments are placed at the centre of the head end of the lot, except where alignment with existing nearby monuments justifies another location.

Markers

One flat marker may be placed at the grave in addition to an upright monument. Markers and footstones of granite or bronze are permitted with size and quantity restrictions according to cemetery bylaws and the placement of such memorials shall not interfere with future interments.

• Single lot maximum: 30.48 cm x 50.80 cm (12" x 20")
• Double lot maximum: 45.72 cm x 60.96 cm (18" x 24")
• Cremation lot maximum: 30.48 cm x 50.80 cm (12" x 20")

The minimum thickness for flat markers including footstones is 4 in or 10 cm.

Purchase and Installation:

• Monuments and markers can be purchased at local monument dealers.
• Foundations for markers or monuments are installed by the County of Brant.
• A contract for the installation of the monument or etching of monuments is made with the dealer and the County of Brant.
• Applicable installation fees will be collected from the monument dealer on behalf of the family and remitted to the County.
  

Markers are placed at the centre of the head end of the lot, except where alignment with existing nearby monuments justifies another location.

Memorial Trees

Memorial trees can be purchased and placed in the cemetery to honour a relative or friend interred on the grounds.

The approximate cost for the tree and installation is $250 - $350. Please discuss the placement of the memorial tree with the Cemetery staff.

Commemorative plaques or markers are not placed in County of Brant Cemeteries with trees.

A list of approved trees types is listed below:

• Amur Maple (Acer ginnala)
• Black Gum (Nyssa sylvatica)
• Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)
• Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa)
• Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis)
• Crimson King Norway Maple (Acer plantanoides)
• Ivory Silk Lilac (Syringa reticulata)
• Kentucky Coffee (Gymnocladus dioicus)
• Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
• Pin Oak (Quercus palustris)
• Ornamental Pear (Pyrus calleryana)
• Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera)

Memorial Benches

Memorial trees can be purchased and placed in the cemetery to honour a relative or friend interred on the grounds.

Two types of benches are available for placement in cemeteries:

• Granite Bench (4 feet in length)
• Steel Park Bench (4 feet in length)