Yes. Beginning in late March we offer an assortment of arrangements appropriate for spring/summer. We have saddles, large bouquets, and small bouquets (for crypts/niches). In mid-November we begin selling Christmas/winter arrangements. You can order flowers by stopping in or calling the cemetery office. If you are ordering from out of town, our grounds crew will place the flowers for you.
Yes. Our staff can assist you in locating a specific grave and making a map to guide you to the site.
Yes. As the owner of the property, you may designate anyone you wish to be buried in a specific space before the time of need. The designation needs to be filed in our office and notarized. You may change this designation at any time, and you retain ownership and control of the property.
Yes. Although this option isn’t available in every situation, a 2nd Right is an option in many cases. Call our office for more information.
Yes. Making a payment over the phone is easy. Call our office with your payment information and we will process your payment.
Yes. We do offer a scattering option in The Woods here at Maplewood.
Yes. You can select, personalize, and purchase your granite monuments or bronze memorials here at Maplewood (sometimes referred to as headstones, tombstones, or gravestones) . We can walk you through the many options available.
Yes. Click on the “Make a Payment” link at the top of the page and follow the prompts.
Yes. Please fill out an automatic payment form and return it to our office.
Yes. You do have the option of purchasing a memorial tree. We are happy to discuss this option with you. This is a great way to honor your loved one and add to the beauty of the grounds here at Maplewood.
There are many options to choose from when selecting a final resting place for cremated remains.
Yes. We can help you make a burial vault selection at the time of need or when you come in to pre-plan for your future needs.
Yes, you can purchase a monument or memorial (sometimes referred to as headstones, tombstones, or gravestones) at Maplewood for placement at another cemetery. We can walk you through that process.”
Leveling and seeding a grave is something that our grounds crew takes care of after a burial.
Yes. It is up to you to find a buyer and set the price. There is official paperwork that needs to be filled out and notarized, as well as a fee for a new certificate of ownership. Once you have identified a buyer, call our office and we will walk you through the rest of the process.
No. Contact the funeral home for more information about obtaining death certificates.
Decorating regulations vary according to the type of burial location. Refer to our Rules and Regulations handbook. You can print a Decorating Policy handout that specifically addresses decorating here at Maplewood. A separate document outlining our policy regarding Shepherd Hooks is also available.
Yes. No state law requires the use of a casket for burial. A person can be directly interred in the earth with or without a casket, or in a shroud, however individual cemeteries have their own regulations. Maplewood Cemetery requires a casket and vault in all parts of our cemetery except The Grove.
Any biodegradable burial product is appropriate for natural burials. Options include an unfinished wood, wicker, or woven casket. If you are planning to build a casket or purchase one on-line, please contact Maplewood Cemetery in advance to ensure the materials and dimensions are in accordance with cemetery regulations. Learn more about The Grove here.
A shroud is a natural cloth shroud made from a biodegradable material like cotton, linen, or wool. Shrouds can be purchased through a funeral home. Maplewood permits shroud burials in The Grove only.
Yes. Natural burials are typically less expensive because they do not require the purchase of embalming, ornate caskets, or burial vaults.
Yes. Cremation is an option for a natural burial in The Grove at Maplewood. Cremated remains will be buried in a biodegradable urn made of a material like raw wood, paper, or clay.
Yes, however in The Grove, cremated remains are not scattered on the surface of the ground or under a layer of sod but are poured into a hole that is bored into the ground.
A natural burial is a logical choice for anyone seeking an environmentally responsible, affordable, and meaningful burial that is in harmony with nature. Natural burials are only permitted in The Grove at Maplewood Cemetery.
Yes. We recommend contacting our office for details. Learn more about The Grove here.
Yes. Each grave is marked with numbered lot plugs. Cemetery staff can assist you in locating a loved one’s grave. Individual grave markers are permitted in The Grove but must adhere to very specific requirements and restrictions. Contact our office for more information. NO unapproved markers will be installed in The Grove.
There are very specific regulations regarding decorations in The Grove. Fresh cut/live flowers/funeral sprays/arrangements are permissible on the day of the burial and will be removed within 3-4 days. Fresh cut/live flowers (without ribbons, plastic, rubber bands, or any other non-biodegradable materials) can be placed on a grave at any time. Shepherd hooks and ALL other decorations are always strictly prohibited.
(See Rules and Regulations for more information.)
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