Cemetery Rules & Regulations

General Use

• Plots shall be used only as a place of burial for the dead.
• The land is subject to the provisions of the Town of Biscoe charter and any amendments.

Markers and Structures

• Headstones, foot markers, monuments, and sepulchral structures are permitted.
• All markers and structures must be made of rock or stone.
• Materials such as plastic, wood, or other organic or biodegradable materials are not permitted.
• Flat markers at ground level are allowed.
• Foot markers must be flush with the ground.

Flowers and Vases

• Flowers and vases must be attached to headstones.

Burial Requirements

• Burial vaults are required for caskets.
• Vaults are not required for hermetically sealed urns.

Obstructions and Maintenance

• No obstructions will be allowed that prevent access for maintenance or upkeep of the grounds (including benches).
• The Town is responsible for planting and maintaining grass and keeping lots neat and orderly.
• Grantees must not interfere with the Town’s ability to maintain the lots.

Fences

• No fence shall be placed or erected in or around any lot.