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How do I purchase memorialization and silk floral decorations for graves, crypts and niches?
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A Family Service Counselor (see Question 7 above for method of contact) or other cemetery office staff assists in completing an order form for a wide variety of memorialization and floral decorations. These types of memorialization are available: bro
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What kinds of objects are found in graves that indicate a ritual burial practice?
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Asked in Puja & Rituals at 8:38 AM on January 04, 2009 Tags: kinds, objects, found, graves, indicate, ritual
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How soon are graves filled in?
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Graves are usually prepared for burial on the day before the funeral. Immediately after the mourners have departed the graveside, the grave is backfilled and made tidy. This work is completed on the day of the burial.
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How Do You Make Floral Arrangements For Graves?
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We decorate graves as a show of love and respect. Beautiful floral arrangements--both fresh and artificial traditionally are used to adorn graves. Both options can be costly when hiring the services of a florist, so many people opt to make their own.
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Does Fairmount Cemetery buy back unused graves?
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Yes. An owner of record may dispose of any grave in which there is no burial and in which no one else has an interest. All repurchases must be approved by Fairmount’s Board of Managers. Please contact us by e-mail or by letter.
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What planting services for graves does Fairmount Cemetery provide?
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For single graves, the cemetery provides winter decorations, wreaths and special bouquets for graves. The winter decorations and wreaths are of natural Spruce and are placed after Thanksgiving and removed by our staff no later than March. If you are
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May I contact the cemetery directly regarding the purchase of graves or must I make such arrangements through a funeral director or funeral home?
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Yes, you can contact us directly (click here) and an experienced staff member will be happy to assist and guide you in making such arrangements.
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I cant locate a deed or other evidence that arrangements have been made for a burial, but I believe graves were purchased many years ago. Does the Cemetery still have such records?
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Yes, in the absence of satisfactory proof of ownership, the Trustees may require an affidavit from the heirs of the registered owner before issuing a burial permit. As Cemetery records have been preserved and go back many such situations are usually
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What will the effect of the recent flooding in Cumbria be on cemeteries?
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(Anne from Carlisle) A. I think the flooding in itself won't have much effect, however, the heavy rainfall will change ground water levels and this could stop burials - it wouldn't seem right to be lowering someone into a flooded grave. Cemetery site
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What would happen with old monuments if graves are reused?
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There has been some discussion of what should happen to memorials in a reuse scenario. At the City of London Cemetery, a pilot project - based on reclaimed grave spaces - has tested processes and methods for the reuse of monuments. However, it is lik
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