Memorialization

Monuments

A single lot is allowed 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 in). Should the monument exceed 100 cm (39.4 in) in overall height, the die must be 20.3 cm (8 in).

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 in - front to back)
Die (maximum): 20.50 cm (8 in)

Monuments and markers 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.

Foundations for markers or monuments are installed by the County of Brant. Monuments and markers can be purchased at local monument dealers. 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.

Memorial Benches and Trees

Memorial trees or benches 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 Operation Supervisor.

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

Two types of benches are available for placement in cemeteries:

Bench Description	Approximate Cost	Photo
Granite Bench (4' in length)	$2, 000
Steel Park Bench (4' in length)	$1,200

Contact the Cemetery Office to discuss your commemorative tree or bench installation at 519.442.3822.

Care and Maintenance - Lots

Care and Maintenance (formerly known as perpetual care) contributions became mandatory in Ontario in 1955. Forty percent of the price of each lot or columbarium niche that is purchased is put into the Care and Maintenance Trust Fund. The cemetery can use the interest off this fund to help maintain the cemetery.

Regular care and maintenance activities include: Cutting grass
Leveling graves
Tree maintenance
Snow removal
Road maintenance

Care and Maintenance - Monuments

Family members generally care for their loved one's monuments while they are able to. If a monument becomes unsafe in the cemetery the monument is placed on the ground until restoration can occur. The County allocates a specific amount of resources for the restoration of monuments in the 35 County operated cemeteries. Monument repairs are completed in priority sequence, but it may take several years before monuments are repaired due to limited funding. There are over 6,500 monuments located in the 10 active cemeteries in the County of Brant.