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placed adjacent to water hydrants along the cemetery road or may be
constructed to dispense water from a tank for use by cemetery visitors for
flowers. The design of the receptacle is similar to a trash receptacle and
should coordinate with all other site appurtenances. Floral regulations
sign panel should be attached to this container.
Flower water-spigots
These are posts that enclose or adjoin the water standpipes provided
along the roads throughout the cemetery. Water is intended to be used
for flowers placed on graves by visitors. The post shall: clearly identify the
spigot locations, protect the standpipe from being hit by maintenance
equipment, and incorporate a splash block at its base. If non-potable
water is used, the spigot shall be clearly labeled as such. The post design
should coordinate with the cemetery signage and all other site
appurtenances.
Gravesite locator stand
This is a stand which holds a 215 mm x 275 mm (8-1/2" x 11") book-
type listing of individuals interred in the cemetery along with the
corresponding gravesite number. The stand should accommodate public
use of the document and protect it from the elements. It will normally be
located at the Public Information Center. The design should coordinate
with all other site appurtenances. In the future this grave locator service
may be in an inter-active computer accessible to the public.
Interment Areas [Burial Sections]
Interment areas are those portions of the cemetery acreage that are
developed for burials of either full casket or cremated remains. Interment
areas may be subdivided into Burial Sections of varying sizes and shapes.
Burial sections are visually separate areas, broken by vegetated areas
(woods), roads, walks and topography. Burial sections for full casket
gravesites shall be no larger than 3 acres. Burial sections for cremated
remains shall have no more than 999 sites (approximately .2 acre).
In-ground interment areas for casketed or cremated remains shall
generally conform to existing terrain. Final grades shall range from 2%,
the minimum to achieve positive drainage, to a maximum of 15%. Avoid
casket burials on steep slopes. Avoid extensive grading to achieve these
criteria where such grading has an adverse impact on adjoining land or
where such grading substantially alters or destroys natural features.
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