Riverside Cemetery Association
General Questions
is a great resource to find the burial location of your loved ones.
We have a map located at the cemetery entrance, or you can click on the PDF here:
If you are unable to find what you are looking for, please call the main office and we will assist you.
How can I find my relative buried at Riverside?
How many cremated remains can be placed in one lot?
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We allow up to three cremated remains urns to be buried on top of a casket or four cremated remains urns in a single lot without a casket. Cremation garden only allows two cremated remains urns in a lot. Veterans section only allows the spouse to be buried with the Veteran.
Can we feed the wildlife?
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We ask that you would not feed the wildlife. We understand it is fun to throw bread and corn out. We know deer and turkeys fun to look at but human food isn't healthy for them to eat. Please no dumping of food on the grass/graves. This is a cemetery, where people have loved ones resting and that needs to be respected.
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Is a vault required for burials?
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Yes, for a casket burial, a vault is required. For an urn burial, we do not require a vault.
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What is perpetual care?
Perpetual care is a fund put together to help maintain cemetery grounds, graves, crypts, mausoleums, etc. Families of people buried in the cemetery grounds contribute towards these funds to ensure the place is clean, well-maintained, and secure. With these funds, the Riverside Cemetery makes sure the grass is mowed regularly, pathways and seats on the grounds are maintained well, and signage is visible. Riverside is not responsible for repairing broken headstones or grave markers, or cleaning and maintaining your loved one's grave site. That is your responsibility and not involved in the services provided by the perpetual care fund. However, Riverside will accept requests to tend to a grave site at an additional cost.
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Why do graves "sink"?
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After a burial, it can take a couple years for the loose soil to settle into place, causing grave subsidence. If a new grave on your lot has sunk within two years of the burial, call our office and we would be happy to add dirt and grass seed to your lot. After two years, there will be a fee.
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What is the difference between a plot and a grave?
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A plot is the total area of land owned, with pins marking the corners of the perimeter. A grave space is a designated spot for burial within a plot (e.g., "This plot contains two grave spaces").
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Sales/Pricing
What is the cost of a lot?
Single lots (for 1 casket) $900-2,400
Double lots (2 caskets) $1,800-4,800
* Prices vary on location
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Veterans Section $720 for a single lot
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I'm thinking of purchasing a lot/niche/crypt. What do I do next?
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Call Katie in the office to set up an appointment to look at availability in the mausoleum or grounds. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9 AM-3 PM
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What is the difference between a crypt and niche?
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In the Mausoleum, we have single or double crypts for caskets to be entombed in an above ground setting.
$3,000-5,600 single crypts / $6,000-10,000 double crypts
We also have niches for cremated remains urns to be placed in a glass front niche.
Glass niches are $3,200-7,300 (Niches vary in size but can usually hold at least 2 cremated remains urns depending on urn size selected).
* Prices vary on location and height level.
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I have an empty plot that I no longer need. How do I return it?
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You can call the cemetery office to inquire whether or not the cemetery will buy back your unused plot(s). If the cemetery cannot buy back your plot, you have the option to resell it yourself. To resell your plot, please contact the cemetery office for new deeds and to pay an administration fee.
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What is the cost of opening and closing fees?
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Urn: $530-$845
Full Burial: $1125-$1440
Niche: $250-$375
Crypt: $415-$905
*Prices vary
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What is the most affordable burial option?
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The most cost effective burial option we offer is interment in the ossuarium. The ossuary vault is an above-ground community vault for multiple cremated remains in individual cloth urns. The cost is $2000 and includes all fees: cloth urn, opening/closing, and engraving on a paving stone.
Decorating/Planting
I have a tree/shrub that is overgrown. What can I do?
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Riverside staff can remove it and haul away at a cost. We will remove the stump, fill in the area with dirt/ grass seed, and water it.
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You can remove it but must dispose of it on your own (which means no dumping in our garbage cans or along the road. You would be responsible for filling with dirt/seed.
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You can replace it with something else but should first check with the office on whats allowed and a proper placement on your lot.​
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Can I plant on my lot?
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We do allow planting in any of our upright (monument) sections. If your lot is in a flat marker only section; only artificial flowers are allowed. You can always ask about donating towards the tree fund in memory of your loved one.
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If you would like to know more about planting policies click the PDF here or stop in the office for a brochure
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Why won't grass grow under a tree on my lot?
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Trees often change the growing conditions of the surrounding area. Increased shade from large trees will decrease the likelihood of grass growth. Some trees, like oak or pine, change the acidity of the soil, making it difficult for grass to grow.
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Does the cemetery spray for weeds?
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Yes, the cemetery does spray for weeds throughout the summer, using sprays that kill the weeds but do not harm the grass. We ask that visitors refrain from using weed killers as unauthorized sprays affect the grass, flowers, and new trees.
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Monuments/Markers
What is the difference between an upright verses flat marker only section?
In an upright section you can have a monument or a flat marker. The advantage to upright sections is you can plant flowers, trees, & shrubs.
In a flat only section, your marker must be flush with the ground. No planting of any kind is allowed. For additional information about our monument/marker policies, click on the .pdf
A monument/marker on my lot has sunk. What do I do?
If your monument/marker has sunk into the ground, call the monument company and they can help you re-level your stone. Riverside Cemetery is not responsible for raising or fixing any monument or marker.
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How many monuments can I place on my lot?
Each plot can accommodate one upright monument. The number of flat markers allowed will vary based on how many individual graves make up the plot.
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Can I have a monument bench on my lot?
Yes, a monument bench can be used in place of an upright monument, following the same guidelines as typical upright monuments.