CITY CEMETERIES

The city of Valparaiso owns and maintains three cemeteries in Valparaiso - Memorial Park, Maplewood, and Union Street. Memorial Park Cemetery currently has burial plots available.

To purchase a burial plot:
Contact our office at 462-4612 to set up a time to meet at the cemetery to choose a plot.
Upon your selection, you will receive a description of the plot which you may take to City Hall or to the funeral home of your choosing.
If you are pre-planning, you will pay for your plots at City Hall, 166 W. Lincolnway where you will also receive a deed for the plot.
   
Standard Graves and Burials:
Standard Grave 4' x 12' = $450 (single interment).
Standard Burial = $450 for weekdays; $600 after hours and on weekends or holidays.
Maximum headstone width is 3' for a single grave; maximum height is 4 '.
   
Cremation Graves and Burials:
Cremation Grave 4' x 6' = $250 (double interment is permitted).
Cremation Burial = $40 for weekdays; $60 on weekends and holidays (per interment).
All headstones in cremation section of cemetery are required to be mounted flush with ground.
Maximum headstone width is 2' per interment.
   
General Rules and Regulations:
Foundations are required for all headstones. Click here for regulations regarding foundations (City Ordinance #92.16)
No planting of trees, shrubs, bushes, plants, or flowers.
No decorating of trees or bushes.
The city of Valparaiso is not responsible for theft or vandalism.
Water is available on site for flowers and plants (Water is not potable).

We will be glad to assist you with your arrangements. For complete rules and guidelines, call us at 219-462-4612 or e-mail at publicworks@valpo.us.

 
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