Last Updated: Nov 13, 2020,4: pm Nov 13, 2020,4: pm

Updated November 10, 2020

1. Monument dimensions are as follows:
   
   Washington Street Cemetery:
   Single Lot: Maximum Width: 32-inches; Maximum Height: 3 feet; or flat/flush marker
   Double Lot: Maximum Width: 64-inches; Maximum Height: 3 feet; or flat/flush marker
   Family Lot: No longer available
   Flat Marker: Maximum Dimensions: 24-inches long x 12-inches wide x 4 inches thick

   Stetson Meadows Cemetery
   • Monument Section: (Note: monuments may be back-to-back)
     Single Lot: Maximum Width: 32 inches; Maximum Height: 36 inches; or flat/flush marker (see Flat Marker Section)
     Double Lot: Maximum Width: 64 inches; Maximum Height: 36 inches; or flat/flush marker (see Flat Marker Section)
   • Flat Marker Section
     Flat Marker: Maximum Dimensions: 24 inches long x 12 inches wide x 4 inches thick  
   • Estate Lots: (Note: consists of eight (8) contiguous single lots) 
     Monument Maximum Width: 64 inches; Maximum Height: 36 inches; and/or eight (8) flat/flush markers (see Flat Marker Section)
   • Garden of Angels: Flat/flush markers only: measuring 20 inches long x 10 inches wide x 4 inches thick

2. Any requests for a larger monument must be submitted to the Cemetery Committee for approval.

3. It is recommended that all markers be made of granite or a material of similar hardness.

4. All bronze flat markers require foundations.

5. Memorial dealers are required to submit a detailed drawing of what the stone will look like with descriptions and specifications for the base and monument, the finish, color, and inscription. All monuments must be approved by the Cemetery Liaison. Any changes to monuments or additional etchings on monuments must be submitted for approval to the Cemetery Liaison (no fee required).

6. Foundations are required for all monuments and should be included in the drawings submitted. The cost for the foundation is paid by the plot owner directly to the monument dealer and will be forwarded to the Town of Norwell. Foundations will be laid by the Town’s Cemetery personnel. Monuments at Stetson Meadows Cemetery may be placed back to back.

7. The erection of secured Mausoleums, vaults, or tombs (entirely above ground) on a selected lot(s) will be permitted in such places as the Cemetery Committee approves. Complete plans drawn to scale, accompanied by specifications describing all materials to be used, must be submitted to and approved by the Cemetery Committee before any work commences. Duplicate keys for private Mausoleums must be left in care of the Cemetery Liaison.

8. The Town of Norwell reserves the exclusive right to do or have done all applications of chemicals, pesticides, or fertilizers. Application of such chemicals on town-owned property is required to be done by certified personnel and could do harm to the environment and to the cemetery if improperly or redundantly applied. Please notify the Cemetery Liaison with any questions regarding landscaping or grass maintenance.

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^*1 Subject to Amendment

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