Cemetery Lot Selection Guide

Choosing the type of Burial

First you will decide on the type of burial:

  • Full body placed either in a Grave or Mausoleum
  • Cremation placed either in a Niche or Grave
  • Cremation Garden

Selection of Lots

Then you will need to decide on a Lot or Mausoleum

  • The choices are either Flat Marker or Monument Size Lots. As you use our sales tool you will be able to determine which sections allow which type of marker.
  • The second choice you will make is the section of Ferncliff you find most appropriate to your needs. There are many beautiful areas to choose from on our grounds.
  • You may also choose from one of our Mausoleums

Selection of Vaults

Like most products, quality and features determine price. Ferncliff can provide vaults at a reasonable cost to our lot owners. The following is a list of factors that determine the value of a particular vault over another. When purchasing a vault you should decide which of these items are most important to you.

  • Wall and lid thickness
  • Type of reinforcement
  • Sealing capability of lid
  • Type of liner (if any)

Burial Selection

At Ferncliff Cemetery you have a choice of burial options. You will make the selection that best fits you or your family members needs.

  • Full Body with casket –In ground
  • Cremation with Service –In ground
  • Cremation with no Service –In ground
  • Cremation Garden –Scattering
  • Entombment –Mausoleum Crypt
  • Inurnment –Mausoleum Niche

Marker or Monument Selection

Finally you will need to choose a marker. There is a wide variety to choose from.

  • Flat Marker Single
  • Flat Marker Companion
  • Monument style Markers for Companion and Family Graves
  • You will also need to purchase a foundation for the marker you choose

Any of Ferncliff Cemeteries attentive staff can help you with your decisions.

Download Cemetery Lot Selection Guide (PDF)

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