Category: Burial

Cemeteries, such as the Belgian Gardens Cemetery in Townsvile, are usually divided into two categories: Monumental and Lawn. Typically, a monumental cemetery has both traditional upright and flat monuments, usually made of concrete or marble. Monumental graves require families to be responsible for maintaining them. Lawn Cemeteries offer a landscaped setting in which monuments are… Continue reading What are the main types of cemeteries, and how do they differ?

Yes. At an earth burial the deceased, along with their coffin, casket or other covering is buried beneath the ground and a monument or marker is placed at the grave site as a visible sign of identification. Mausoleums and vaults are above ground structures that contain concrete or stone crypts in which the deceased and… Continue reading Are there differences between earth burial and vaults / mausoleums?