Burial

- Cemeteries located in the same area as those purchasing the graves may provide a residence discount, sometimes up to 50% off. 

-  Veterans, their spouses, and in some cases their children, are entitled to free burial in a National Cemetery residing under the care of the Veteran's Administration (VA).

-  Burial of remains on private property is allowed in most states. However, most local municipalities have rules against it. The more rural the area, the more likely it is it is allowed. 

-  If a cemetery is full, and not able to sell you a spot, try looking online for a spot a family may be trying to sell. Sites such asthecemeteyrexchange.comandgravesolutions.comhelp connect sellers and buyers of unused cemetery property.

Cemetery pricing varyies at each cemetery, but there are some basic charges you will incurr.

1.)Cost of Grave/Burial Rights - This is purchasing the land of which a loved one is to be buried. Typically you will receive a deed for this land, as you would a home, but it still falls under the rules and regulations of the cemetery. 

2.)Perpetual Care- This fee is usually incoroparted in the cost of the grave. It is a fee for upkeep and maintenance of the plot for an indefinite period of time. 

3.)Opening and Closing - This is the time and equipment needed the day of the burial to dig and fill the grave. These are typically paid at the time of need.

4.)Overage Charges - These are charges that could be incurred for burials outside of their normal work hours. Typically those are charged after ~2pm, and go up the farther from that time you set. Weekends also incur a higher cost, as well as holidays. Most cemeteries will not allow burials on Sundays. 

5.)Foundation Charge- This is the charge of a concrete foundation for the placement of a headstone. It is usally charged per square foot, and will vary depending on the size of the headstone you choose. 

6.)Headstone - More and more cemeteries are helping familied with designing and purchasing headstones to be placed on the grave. Veterans are also entitled to a free headstone through the VA. Should a cemetery not offer that service, we can help you. 

• Mt. Moriah Cemetery - Union Township
• Batavia Union Cemetery - Batavia
• Flag Spring Cemetery - Newtown
• Graceland Memorial Gardens - Milford
• Rest Haven Memorial Park - Blue Ash
• Spring Grove Cemetery - Cincinnati
• Miami Township Cemeteries
• Batavia Township Cemeteries
• Heritage Acres Memorial Gardens
• Pierce Township Cemetery
• Williamsburg Cemetery
• Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery - Montgomery
• Archdioses Catholic Cemeteries - Cincinnati
• St. Louis Cemetery - Owensville
• Stonelick Township Cemetery - Owensville
• Mt. Orab Cemetery
• Greenlawn Cemetery - Milford