Monument Settings

Monument Setting Policy

Kohlerlawn Cemetery requires that all gravesite monuments be set by an approved monument company and comply with the mandatory setting specifications. In the event a monument is not set according to the required guidelines, the monument must be reset at the expense of the monument company. Any monument installed that deviates from the guidelines must have prior approval from the Cemetery Sexton.

Monument Specifications

  • All monuments require a cement foundation and must be Wet Set in cement (setting compound will not be accepted). 
  • Due to cemetery maintenance, monuments in all locations must be set at ground level.
  • The minimum foundation for a monument is the thickness of five (5) inches.
  • The minimum foundation for a monument boarder is six (6) inches.
  • The maximum foundation size for a single space is 48" x 30."
  • The maximum foundation size for a double space is 96" x 30."
  • A monument may not exceed thirty (30) inches in height.
  • Vases are permitted on all headstones and bases.