Swanton Township has 3 cemeteries within its borders. The oldest is at the corner of Scott Road and Airport Highway, called "Swanton Township Cemetery", and many of the founding residents of our township are buried there. The other two cemeteries are old family plots that are maintained by the Township, but not used for new burials.

Our Cemetery Manager may be reached by calling 419-826-9730.

“Cemetery” means the Swanton Township Cemetery

“Grave” means a Cemetery lot to which Swanton Township transferred rights of Interment

“Interment” means cremation with inurnment, entombment, or burial of the remains of a deceased person

“Resident” means a person who lives within the boundaries of Swanton Township and his or her minor children at the time of purchase or death. Proof of residency required

“Non-Resident” means a person who is not a Resident at the time of purchase or death

“Owner” means the owner of the rights of Interment

“Monument” means a headstone or grave marker

“Decorations” means fresh or artificial flowers, plants, planters, urns, grave blankets, flags

“Legal Holidays” are designated by the Township Trustees.

1.  The Swanton Township Cemetery is open to the public from sunrise until sunset.

2.  Loitering is prohibited in the Cemetery.

3.  The speed limit in the Cemetery is 10 mph.

4.  Only human remains may be interred in the Cemetery.

5.  The Cemetery Manager shall be given 48 hours’ notice of Interment for April through November and 72 hours’ notice for December through March. Payment for burial services, permits, and certifications must be received by the Township 48 and 72 hours prior to the burial.

6.  All Cemetery services require pre-payment including deed purchase, grave opening, pouring the footer, etc.

7.  You must be a Resident to become an Owner of a Grave unless the purchaser demonstrates to the Township Trustees that extraordinary circumstances justify the sale to a Non-Resident. The Township Trustees shall determine, in their discretion, if extraordinary circumstances exist on a case-by-case basis.

8.  Graves are not transferable except back to Swanton Township for the price paid by the Owner.

9.   All burial vaults are subject to the approval of the Cemetery Manager.

10. The Township Trustees reserve the right to change these Rules and Regulations including Grave Prices and Service Charges at any time without notice.

11.  Contact the Township prior to committing to an actual burial date and time, this allows the Township to be sure we are able to provide the services needed.

1. Monuments must be made of granite, marble or bronze.

2. Only one Monument may be placed on a Grave.

3. Every Monument shall be placed on a concrete footer.

4. All concrete footers shall be installed by, or under the supervision and control of, the Cemetery Manager.

5. Footers will be 40 inches in length and 20 inches in width for a single Grave and 80 inches in length and 20 inches in width for a double Grave.

6. The base of all Monuments shall be at least 12 inches by 12 inches.

7. Monuments for a single Grave shall be no greater than 36 inches in length, 12 inches in width, and 48 inches in height.

8. Monuments for two Graves shall be no greater than 72 inches in length, 12 inches in width and 48 inches in height.

9. Monuments for more than two Graves shall be no greater than 108 inches in length, 12 inches in width and 48 inches in height.

1. Between April 1st and November 1st NO decorations are allowed on the ground due to mowing. Any decorations placed on the ground during this time will be discarded.

2. At all times decorations are ALLOWED on the concrete footer or monument.

3. After November 1st Winter decorations are ALLOWED on the ground.

4. All planting in the Cemetery is prohibited.

5. Decorations may be removed by the Cemetery Manager when, in their discretion, they become wilted, faded, broken, or unsightly.

Swanton Township Resident:

    Price Per Grave

Non-Resident of Swanton Township:

As of June 8, 2010 all Grave purchased will include the cost for installation of concrete foundations for monuments. There will be no exceptions.

Each Grave purchased prior to June 8, 2010 will be charged $200.00 for the installation of a concrete footer measuring 20”x40”.

Standard Grave Opening

Grave Opening for a Child less than 1 year old and for Cremations:

All Non-Resident Grave Openings including a Child less than 1 year old and Cremations:

Resident and Non-Resident of Swanton Township

Disinterment:

Revisions:
July 23, 2007
March 24, 2008
August 24, 2009
October 12, 2009
June 8, 2010
July 13, 2010
June 28, 2011
September 20, 2014
September 23, 2014
October 13, 2015
March 27, 2018