Cemetery Guidelines and Regulations in Honolulu, HI
We have been in business for many years, and have worked with nearly every cemetery in the local area. While you might not be aware of it, most cemeteries have specific rules and regulations regarding the monuments they allow on their grounds. The style, material, size and color could all be limited based on the location. Before you begin working with us and designing the monument of your dreams, we urge you to contact the cemetery where your loved one is going to be laid to rest first so you know what is and isn’t permitted.
The last thing we want is to make you a beautiful, one-of-a-kind stone that can’t be used where you need it. Find out more information about common cemetery guidelines below.
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Here are some of the most common questions you need to ask yourself before you begin designing a headstone. If you contact the cemetery in question, they should be able to provide you with the answers to these questions. Once you know the specifications that are allowed, we can get started on your stone.
Are there size requirements for the headstones? You must purchase a headstone that matches the size and thickness requirements for the cemetery. If you buy a bigger plot, you may have access to larger sized stones as well.
- 24”x12”
- 28”x16”
- 18”x24”
- Flat
- Slant
- Pillow
- Upright
- Granite
- Bronze
- Black paint
- White paint
- No paint
- Standard edge
- Beveled edge
- Lawn mower proof edge
- Cross
- Star of David
Are there any granite color restrictions?
Are pictures allowed on a headstone?
- Grey
- Mahogany
- Imperial grey
- Imperial Red
- Imperial black
- Blue pearl
- Bahama Blue
- Desert Pink
Are pictures allowed on a headstone?
- Are there specific shapes or sizes required?
- If so, are etched or ceramic pictures allowed?
These are just some of the many regulations to keep in mind when picking a cemetery and a monument. Make sure to do your research on the location you are interested in and you will be able to find the answers.
