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Step 1
Choose the general location. Pick a cemetery that is a convenient distance for the majority of family members to visit. If family members are spread out, consider the person's hometown.
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Step 2
Honor any special requests. If the deceased has expressed a verbal or written wish on where they wish to be buried, make every attempt to honor that request. If that cemetery is not possible, try a close alternative.
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Step 3
Find out if the cemetery allows traditional headstones or memorials on the grounds. The type of accepted marker may affect your choice.
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Step 4
Pick a cemetery that other family members are buried at. It is best to choose a cemetery that allows visitors to go the graves of their loved ones during one visit.
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Step 5
Look at the upkeep of the cemetery. You should pick a cemetery that is maintained properly and has a significant staff to care for the grounds.
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Step 6
Ask if the cemetery has vaults or liners for the caskets. A vault provides the greatest protection for the casket; a liner is a lighter weight version that is often used.
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Step 7
Get a price quote. Most cemetery costs include a casket, plot, opening and closing of the grave, a grave liner or vault and a memorial or headstone.










