Regulations for lot holders
As a Catholic cemetery, Holy Cross cemetery is intended for the burial of the remains of deceased Roman Catholics and members of their families who may
not be Catholic. If one of the parties is not Catholic, and wants his/her spouse to be buried in the Catholic cemetery, it is possible provided the marriage has been
blessed in a Catholic church, with a dispensation from the local Bishop, and the Catholic party stating he/she is willing to participate in and practice the Catholic faith.
The
GENERAL REGULATIONS:
1. Burial rights may be sold to Roman Catholics only.
2. All the interments and removals are subject to the Canon Law of the Catholic Church, the rules and regulations of the Diocese of La Crosse, The State of
Wisconsin, plus the rules and regulations of this cemetery.
3. Only a duly authorized Roman Catholic cleric may officiate at the interment service. Any other person to officiate at interment services must have the approval
of the St. Bartholomew Parish Priest.
4. All funerals upon entering the cemetery shall be under the exclusive charge and sole direction of the Pastor or his delegate.
5. No workmen other than employees of the cemetery will be permitted to work in the cemetery without prior approval of the superintendent.
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7. Charges being assessed at this time for parish members are as follows:
a. 1 grave…$300.00 ($150.00, plus $150.00 for perpetual care)
b. 2 graves..$600.00 ($300.00, plus $300.00 for perpetual care)
c. Grave for non-parish member is $600.00 per lot. A church member is defined as an envelope holder and supporter of our Parish on a regular basis. You
will be charged as a non-member if you are not an envelope holder and supporter.
8.Regular burials must be in a vault; construction may be of metal or concrete.
9.There is a $400.00 grave opening fee for all burials in this cemetery. The fee for cremation burials is $150.00
10. For cremation burials the cemetery allows two urns per lot. Cremation burials do not require a vault.
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else by the lot holder.
MEMORIALS
1.Monuments or markers may not be installed on a lot until the lot purchase price is paid in full.
2.All memorials shall be of the following material: granite, marble or bronze. Discretion should be used by owners regarding height and length of monument.
3.All monuments shall be erected on a concrete foundation provided by the monument company at the expense of the lot owner.
4.All memorial work, including placement and removal of memorials and inscriptions shall be on the written order of the lot holder and with authorization
of the cemetery superintendent. The owner shall be responsible for the expenses involved.
DECORATIONS
1.All graves shall be maintained level with the established grade and shall be grassed over.
2.Potted plants and cut flowers are permitted provided they are placed in approved cemetery-type vase or urn.
3.Artificial flowers may be used but must be mounted on the tombstone and not stuck in the ground.
4.Flags and artificial flowers may be placed on graves no more than five days before Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day. Flags and flowers
not placed in the foundation shall be removed five days after each holiday.
5.Emblems for organizations are to be installed at the time the markers footings are poured. Veteran emblems of the type that is level with the ground only,
may be centered immediately in front of the monument or grave marker.
6.Other decorative objects not specified above are not permitted inasmuch as they are apt to conflict with the beauty and appearance established for the
cemetery. Objects in violation of these regulations shall be removed at once and without notice.
7.All decorative objects that are approved items shall be removed at such a time when in the judgment of the cemetery caretakers their condition and
appearance warrant removal.
PROHIBITIONS
1.Fences, hedges, coping, curbing and other enclosures around or within graves are not permitted. They create a cluttered appearance and add greatly
to the cost of maintenance.
2.Only the cemetery may plant trees, shrubs, bushes, and perennials. Uncontrolled planting by individuals destroys the overall landscape plan for the cemetery.
3.Cement, iron, wood, glass, plastic, and similar objects of a temporary nature, including vigil lights, are prohibited because of their unsuitable appearance and
susceptibility to damage. Objects in violation of the prohibitions shall be removed without notice or liability on the part of the cemetery.
These regulations have been adopted for your record.
Effective date: October 1, 2007
HOLY CROSS CEMETERY COMMITTEE
Fr. Arul Joseph, Pastor
Ed Smith, Cemetery Committee Chairman
oRoger Amundson, Committeeman