Guidelines for the placement of monuments and markers include:
- Only one monument is permitted on a multi-grave lot. Monuments will be set directly in the center of the lot with the exception of roadway lots, where the monument will be set in rear center.
- All monuments and markers must be made of granite or bronze.
- No monuments, markers or any other memorial work may be built on a lot, unless complete plans and specifications for the same have been submitted to the Superintendent of St. Trinity Cemetery and approved by the Board of St. Trinity Cemetery.
- Grave markers furnished by the U.S. Government for those who have served in military service of the United States of America are permitted.
- All persons employed in the setting and erecting of monuments and markers are under the supervision of the Superintendent of St. Trinity Cemetery.
- Advertisements are not permitted on monuments and markers.
- Monument and marker types are restricted by cemetery section as outlined below.
Grass Markers
Grass markers are allowed in any section of the cemetery for both single graves and multiple grave lots. They are required to be level or below the surrounding grass area.
The size should be no more than 12″ in width and no longer than 60% of the grave width. Where the marker applies to multiple graves, the length of the marker cannot be more than 60% of the combined grave widths.
Slant & Small Upright Marker
Slant and small upright markers are allowed in sections 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7 on multi-grave lots.
The upright portion of the marker must be no less than 6″ think, and no more than 16″ tall above the base. The length of the marker can be no more than 60% of the combined grave space widths. A base (if used) must be no more than 16″ wide and 6″ high.
Monument
Monuments are only allowed on a minimum 6-grave lot in sections 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7. In section 5, a monument is allowed on a minimum 2-grave lot for graves 1-6, but only a grass marker is allowed for graves 7-12. In section 6, a monument is allowed on a minimum 4-grave lot.
A base is required for a monument and must be no longer than 60% of the combined grave widths. The upright portion of the monument must be more than 16″ tall above the base, and a minimum of 8″ thick.
Additional rules and regulations for the placement of monuments and memorials are included in the “Rules and Regulations of St. Trinity Cemetery” document provided at the time of cemetery lot purchase, and downloadable using the link below. Please contact the cemetery office at info@sttrinitycemetery.com or (314) 892-3662 for more information on monuments and memorials.