To preserve the beauty and dignity of Carlton Cemetery, we follow specific rules and guidelines established by the Cemetery District. Please review these before visiting or making arrangements.
Rules, Costs & Guidelines
General Rules
Overseen by the Carlton Cemetery District.
Visitors are expected to honor the peaceful environment.
Please respect the resting places of loved ones and fellow visitors.
Burial Costs & Plot Information
Burial Plots
As of the Fall of 2025 the cost for a plot is $300. A plot is 5 feet wide x 10 feet long and can accommodate up to 1 traditional casket burial and up to 3 cremation urns over the casket. 1 upright headstone is allowed per plot or can span multiple plots, additional markers are allowed but must be placed flat. It is encouraged to place markers “Pre-need”.
Burial Costs
Grave open and close is $800 for a casket burial which includes a cement liner as required by the county.
Grave open and close is $150 for cre burial, no vault required.
Add $100 when the ground is frozen, this includes snow removal and plowing on the burial day.
Headstone Regulations:
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Upright markers must comply with approved guidelines.
Single plot headstones no wider than 36 inches.
Double plot headstones no wider that 72 inches
All headstones no higher than 36 inches above ground level.
Only 1 upright headstone per plot
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Ordering Markers
We do not sell or install markers, contact a local business like Garden City Monument. Most funeral homes also offer headstones.
It is suggested that you avoid laser etched markers as the hard water from the sprinklers will wash out the inscription in a few years.
Markers made from poured concrete are not allowed except as a grass level base with no inscriptions.
Home made markers are allowed for temporary use but will be removed as they degrade. No piles of rocks or pavers are allowed.
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Please Avoid These Markers
Markers made from poured concrete are not allowed except as a grass level base with no inscriptions.
Home made markers are allowed for temporary use but will be removed as they degrade.
No rocks, piles of rocks or pavers are allowed
Maintenance:
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Provided by the Cemetery District.
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Not Covered by the Cemetery District
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Mowing, Weed Eating, Watering May-September
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Compensation for lost or damaged decorations
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Up-righting Knocked over Headstones
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Acts of God
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Locating and Marking Grave Locations
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Headstone Cleaning
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Occasional Snow Plowing
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Vandalism
Decoration Rules
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Fresh flowers, potted plants, small flags, and seasonal décor (within 2 weeks of holidays).
Solar lights, wind chimes, shepherd hooks to the left or right of the headstone.
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Glass containers, alcohol containers (full or empty), Plastic food or drink containers full of rocks, rocks in general, ceramic pottery or figurines, stuffed animals, permanent fencing, any trees/shrubs.
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Decorations should be considered temporary and will be removed by grounds keepers when they become worn, broken, discolored or interfere with the normal maintenance of the grounds.
Please remove promptly any decorations that are important to you.
No vehicles off the road
No dumping of materials.
Children must be supervised.
No amplified music or voices