Cemetery

	Cemeteries

Swanton Township has 3 cemeteries within its borders. The oldest is at the corner of Scott Road and Airport Highway, called "East Swanton 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 sexton may be reached by calling 419-826-9730.

Rules and Regulations
East Swanton Cemetery Rules and Regulations (Effective July 23, 2007) (Revised March 24, 2008) (Revised August 24, 2009) (Revised October 12, 2009) (Revised June 8, 2010) (Revised July 13, 2010**)

General Matters
(“Cemetery” means the East Swanton Cemetery) (“Grave Plot” means a Cemetery lot to which Swanton Township transferred rights of Interment) (“Interment” means cremation with inurnment, entombment, or burial of he remains of a deceased person) ("Resident" means a person who lives within the boundaries of Swanton Township and his or her minor children. Such a person must provide proof of residency)*** (“Non-Resident” means a person who is not a Resident) (“Owner” means the owner of the rights of Interment)

1. The East Swanton 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 Sexton shall be given 48 hours notice of Interment.

6. All Grave Plot service charges are due at the time of Interment.

7. You must be a Resident to become an Owner of a Grave Plot 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. Grave Plots 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 Sexton.

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

Monuments
(“Monument” means a headstone or grave marker)

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

2. Only one Monument may be placed on a grave plot.

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 sexton.

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

6. Monuments for a single Grave Plot shall be no greater than 32 inches in length, 12 inches in width, and 48 inches in height.

7. Monuments for two Grave Plots shall be no greater than 72 inches in length, 12 inches in width and 48 inches in height.

8. Monuments for more than two Grave Plots shall be no greater than 80 inches in length, 12 inches in width and 48 inches in height.

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

1. All planting in the Cemetery is prohibited.

2. Decorations must be placed immediately adjacent to Monuments on concrete only.

3. Winter Decorations must be removed by April 1. No summer Decorations may be placed before May 15.

4. Summer Decorations must be removed by November 1. No winter Decorations may be placed before December 15.

5. Decorations may be removed by the cemetery sexton when, in his discretion, they become wilted, faded, broken, or unsightly.

6. Only Decorations may be placed on a Grave Plot.

Grave Plot Prices and Service Charges
(“Legal Holidays” are designated annually by the Township Trustees at their first meeting of the year.)

Grave Plot Prices
Resident:	$300
Non-Resident:	$1,700

As of June 8, 2010 all grave plots purchased will include the cost for installation of concrete foundations for monuments. There will be no exceptions.** All plots purchased prior to June 8, 2010 will be charged $200.00 for the installation of foundations for monuments.

Standard Grave Opening
	$250 on weekdays before 2:00pm. $350 on weekdays after 2:00pm and on Saturday. $450 on Sundays and on Legal Holidays.

Grave Opening for a Child less than 1 year old and for Cremations:
	$100 on weekdays before 2:00pm. $200 on weekdays after 2:00pm and on Saturday. $300 on Sundays and Legal Holidays.

Non-Resident Grave Openings ***
	For grave plots purchased on or before March 24, 2008 the charges to a non- resident are the same as the charges to residents.

	For grave plots purchased after March 24, 2008 the charge to a non-resident is $1,500

Disinterment:	$1,000

Download Rules and Regulations Document

Questions concerning the Township Cemetery may be directed to 419-826-9730.