§ 7-05 Memorials.
RCNY § 7-05
(a)No memorial shall be placed on any plot except by the plot holder or his/her authorized representative.
(b)Designs, plans and specifications for proposed memorials, or other improvements must be submitted on written application, signed by the plot holder. Written approval of the Commissioner is required before work can be begun. The foundation work is to be done at the expense of the plot holder or his/her representatives, heirs or assignees. Foundations shall be of concrete.
(c)Memorial dealers shall abide by these Rules and Regulations. Violations of any such Rule or Regulation by any producer or retail dealer may be cause for disapproval by the Commissioner of such producer or retailer.
(d)All memorials are to be constructed of natural stone. No artificial stone of any description is permitted.
(e)Should any memorial become unsightly, dilapidated or a menace to visitors, the superintendent of the cemetery shall have the right, at the expense of the plot holder, either to correct the condition or to remove the memorial, if after due notice to the plot holder, sent by registered mail, the plot holder fails to take proper steps to remedy the conditions, within a reasonable time, not exceeding thirty days.
(f)Enclosures, fences, copings, benches and vases are not permitted unless approved by the Commissioner.
(g)While a funeral or interment is being conducted, all work of any description which is near enough to disturb, either by noise or otherwise, shall cease. No work will be permitted on Saturdays, Sundays or legal holidays. All deliveries shall be made at the cemetery prior to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays.
(h)No memorials are allowed in the park area and urn gardens, except for markers flush with the ground.
(i)Memorials in section 2 of the cemetery are limited to two feet wide, by two feet high, by one foot thick.
(j)No memorial or foundation shall be constructed on any plot so long as there are any outstanding charges due the cemetery with respect to that plot or any other plot held by the plot holder.
