Grave Decoration Policy

The following information is provided as guidelines for cemetery procedures. Mt. Calvary reserves the right to change the following policies and procedures without notice. Please limit decorations to one per grave.

Natural and Artificial Flowers

Containers of the following sizes are permitted: Pots — 6 to 8 inches, Boxes — not exceeding 18 inches in length, 6 inches in height, 6 inches in width. All containers should be of plastic or wood construction with ample drainage. Some of these containers are not suitable for the snow or harsh winter. The cemetery will not take responsibility for damage to them. Woody perennials such as: trees, bushes, or evergreens are not permitted, and they will be removed and disposed of. All plants will be cut level to the turf after October 14th.

Metal: stands, boxes, easels, pots, and shepherd hooks are strictly prohibited as well as lawn ornaments, glass or decorative stones and border edging. Candles of any kind are not permitted. These restrictions are necessary for your personal safety and the safety of our staff while maintaining the grounds. Any violations mentioned above will be removed and disposed of immediately. Special holiday decorations will be removed following that holiday.

Between November 1st and March 15th, when the grass is not being cut, artificial wreaths of less than 30 inches placed on stands are permitted.

Crypt Decoration Policy

Artificial flowers are permitted in the vases purchased through Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  Only these vases are permitted. All other items will be removed.

Any items such as metal, crockery, glass or similar materials are not permitted, as they present hazards due to breakage and cause rust stains on the decoration facilities provided. Candles of any kind are not permitted. DO NOT TAPE OBJECTS TO THE CRYPT FRONT Over time, tape will cause damage to the polished finish of the crypt.

Spring and Fall Major Cemetery Clean Up

March and October are used to clean up the grounds and prepare the cemetery for the spring and winter. All decorations will be removed and disposed of at this time. If you wish to save your decoration, please remove it before March 1 and before October 15. Please do not place any decorations during this time. All decorations will be removed and disposed.

Flags

Flags are permitted provided they conform to the overall height restrictions not to exceed 24 inches (including container). Flags will be removed when and if they become tattered, faded, or unsightly.

Reverence and Respect

We encourage the placement of decorations. We will be as careful as possible with our normal interment and maintenance activities. We regret that we cannot guarantee that all decorations will be free from damage or loss, and we cannot accept responsibility for these occurrences.

The Catholic Cemetery is a Holy Place. These sacred grounds are blessed by the Church and dedicated as a place of prayer and dignity for our faithful departed.

Please maintain a quiet reverence and respect for the other people visiting the graves of loved ones.

Please abide by the following:

• Proper attire at all times
• Proper behavior at all times
• No alcoholic beverages
• No picnics
• No pets
• No decorations that detract from the spiritual setting of a Catholic Cemetery
• No hanging items on tree branches

Family Procedures for Cremated Body Interments/Burials at Mt. Calvary

Arrangements for burial must be made with the cemetery a minimum of 1 week prior to the desired burial time. Time and day request may not be available due to other commitments and is at the discretion of the Cemetery superintendent/staff. There are only a limited number of burials we can do every day and you may need to select a different day or time. Full body burials coming from a Funeral Mass will take precedence over cremations.

• All payments, the cremation certificate and Burial Permit in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 3705.17 must be collected 1 day in advance.
• Urn dimensions will be required at the time of scheduling (please include width, depth and height).
• Please be prompt. If, for any reason, you will be arriving earlier or later than your scheduled time, please call the office at (740) 264-1331.

On the day of the funeral, please come to the office and our staff will line up the cars to proceed together to the gravesite if the interment will be graveside. Otherwise please come to the chapel.

• A family representative will be asked to sign a Body Delivery Receipt.

For Graveside Committal:

• The family proceeds to the gravesite and places the cremated remains on the table. After the family leaves the site, the Cemetery staff will place the remains.

For Main Chapel/Coronation Mausoleum Chapel Committal:

• If use of the chapel has been requested, the family proceeds to the chapel and places the cremated remains on the table. After the family leaves, the staff will inter the remains.

DAY OF BURIAL REMINDERS

• Arrive at the office and check in with the staff.
• Please remain quietly seated in vehicles when on cemetery grounds until you arrive at your destination (no loud music please). If entering a chapel area please remain silent throughout the committal service. The priest/deacon or staff will give direction.
• Committals should not exceed 15 minutes. Please allow our staff to proceed with burial or inurnment. Please note family can remain on the grounds and continue paying respects after the staff completes the interment process.
• Mt. Calvary Cemetery does not have a sound system and music is not permitted during the committal service. Flower arrangements are permitted. Decorations, team logos etc. are not permitted.