Rules and Regulations

We welcome you to visit our cemeteries from sunrise to sunset to reflect, remember, and find peace.

To help maintain a respectful and serene environment for all families, we kindly ask that visitors avoid loud noises, disruptive behaviors, firearms, alcohol, or any activity that takes away from the quiet beauty of the grounds.

Your cooperation helps keep these sacred spaces safe and comforting for everyone.

Selecting a final resting place for someone you love is never easy, and we want you to know that you don’t have to navigate it alone. Our caring staff is here to gently guide you through each step, helping you choose a space that feels right and providing clear information about all available options.

Burial spaces can be purchased through the Cemetery Office and must be paid in full before services take place. We offer transparent pricing for traditional and cremation burials, mausoleum interments, Babyland services, niches, and bronze lettering. Everything is presented simply, with no hidden fees, so you can focus on honoring your loved one.

If you ever feel unsure or have questions at any point, please reach out. We’re here to support you with compassion, clarity, and genuine care during this important time.

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The City of Elkhart is honored to provide a dedicated Veteran’s Section and Columbarium.

Eligibility

• Veterans may receive a burial space or niche at no charge with presentation of a DD214.
• Companion niches can be purchased at a discounted rate at the time of interment.

Ground Burial Space Guidelines

We know how meaningful it is to honor loved ones with flowers, memorials, and personal tributes. To keep the grounds beautiful for all families and to ensure maintenance can be done safely, we ask that decorations stay within 12 inches of the headstone and avoid breakable items like glass.

Our goal is never to remove meaningful items, but some items must be moved if they block mowing or trimming. We encourage simple, sturdy decorations that can withstand weather and won’t be accidentally damaged.

Babyland Guidelines

Babyland is one of the most tender areas in our cemeteries, and we take great care in maintaining it. Because the spaces are small and trimmed by hand, we ask that decorations be kept very simple.

To ensure everything remains safe and undamaged, small toys and delicate items are discouraged. Our staff is committed to treating this area with the highest respect and will remove only what is necessary for maintenance or safety.

Veteran Section Rules

We deeply honor our veterans and are proud to partner with Elkhart County Veteran’s Affairs to maintain these dedicated spaces.

To preserve the uniform appearance of government-issued markers and ensure safety, only certain items are allowed. Families may place fresh-cut or modest artificial flowers, but breakable items, hooks, statues, or attachments to the government marker are not permitted.

These standards help us protect the dignity, consistency, and beauty of the Veteran Sections. 

Mausoleum & Columbarium Guidelines 

Our indoor and outdoor mausoleums and columbarium offer peaceful, dignified resting places. To maintain their beauty and prevent damage, only porcelain photos, bronze emblems, and official veteran markers may be attached to the crypt fronts.

While decorative items cannot be affixed, families may place small tributes at the base of the crypt column, keeping in mind this shared space is used by other grieving families.
Inside the mausoleum, small vase tables are available for flowers or photos, with a height limit of five inches.

If you're ever unsure whether something is allowed, please reach out — we’re happy to guide you.

To help keep our cemetery grounds beautiful and well-maintained for all families, our annual clean-up takes place once a each year:

• March 1st - 7th 

During these periods, all decorations will be respectfully removed so staff can safely clean and prepare the grounds. Families are encouraged to retrieve sentimental items before clean-up begins.

Thank you for helping us care for these sacred spaces with dignity, respect, and love.

Please contact office for monument rules and regulations