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Permitted Grave Markers & Monuments
All remains in Oak Hill Cemetery must be properly identified with a permanent monument or grave marker, which must be placed within 360 days of burial. Monuments and grave markers must be commercially manufactured of granite or bronze-type materials normally available to the industry. Installation of monuments and grave markers manufactured with materials other than granite or bronze-type shall be pre-approved by the Parks Superintendent and / or the Parks and Recreation Director.
For pre-approval, please contact:
Sherri Proud
Parks and Recreation Director
319.248.1750
Monument Marking Fee
View cemetery fees for plots, grave marking, and monument marking.Monument Dimension Guidelines
Monument Type | Maximum Foundation Size | Maximum Monument Height |
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Single traditional monument | 36" x 24" and at least 4" thick | 60" |
Double traditional monument | 72" x 24" and at least 4" thick | 60" |
Single flush marker* | 32" x 32" and at least 4" thick | n/a |
Double flush marker* | 64" x 32" and at least 4" thick | n/a |
All monuments and grave markers require a minimum of a 3" clear space border around the perimeter of all sides to the edge of the concrete foundation.