Gravestone, Graves, and Body Shipping

Gravestones are normally purchased by the family. One can be purchased directly from a gravestone manufacturer (look in the yellow pages under "Monuments") or through your funeral director. Most cemeteries have restrictions on the size and shape of the grave marker so one needs to consult with the cemetery before making a purchase.

The gravesite is purchased directly from the cemetery. The funeral director can help with communicating your need to the cemetery personnel but generally it will be necessary for the plot to be purchased at the cemetery. At the time of the death there is also a fee for opening and closing the grave, paid to the cemetery.