Bring these questions to the cemetery office before choosing a memorial. Ask for written requirements for your specific plot or section, and keep the answers with your order details. The cemetery can confirm which rules apply at the location where the headstone will be installed.

• Cemetery name and address
• Office contact name, phone number and email
• Plot, lot, row and section numbers
• Name of the person authorized to approve the memorial

• Which styles are permitted for this plot: flat, pillow, slant, upright or a special shape?
• What minimum and maximum width, height and thickness are allowed?
• Do the measurements apply to the stone alone or to the complete memorial, including its base?
• Are there different requirements for a companion memorial?
• Is a particular edge treatment or finish required?

• Which materials and granite colors are permitted?
• Are there rules for paint, lettering style, emblems, artwork or portraits?
• Does the marker need a plot number? If so, what size and position are required?
• Are vases, accessories or raised elements allowed?
• Does the cemetery need to approve the inscription or a drawing before production?

• What approval documents or permits are required?
• Who can install the memorial: cemetery staff or an approved outside installer?
• What foundation or base work is needed?
• Which installation, foundation, permit or maintenance fees apply, and when are they due?
• Is there a required waiting period or seasonal limitation for installation at this plot?

• Can the cemetery receive a memorial purchased from an outside supplier?
• What is the exact receiving address and contact phone number?
• Is a delivery appointment required?
• Who will accept, inspect and handle the shipment?
• How will installation be scheduled after the memorial arrives?

Send the written requirements and your selected product link to sales@signatureheadstones.com if you need help comparing the available options. The purchaser is responsible for ensuring that the selected memorial meets the cemetery’s rules.

Check the product’s customization options and any applicable charges before placing your order. If a formal drawing is required, review the Layout Proof option and tell our team about the cemetery’s instructions.

For the full sequence from planning to delivery, read our headstone buying guide.