Graceland Cemetery and Arboretum
Graceland Cemetery Written Monument Approval
All headstones and monuments must receive written approval and meet foundation specifications prior to installation.
Cemetery Regulations
Cemetery Specifications: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
Before purchasing a plot, marker, or casket, understand the cemetery's governing rules. Cemeteries enforce specific requirements on outer burial containers (vaults), marker dimensions, granite vs. bronze materials, and concrete foundation pour fees.
Important Regulatory Distinction: Under the FTC Funeral Rule (16 CFR Part 453), funeral homes cannot refuse or charge handling fees for outside merchandise, but the federal rule generally excludes independent cemeteries unless they operate an on-site funeral home. Cemeteries operate under state law and individual cemetery regulations. Most cemeteries permit markers from independent monument artisans, but require written dimension approval, foundation engineering permits, and setting fees prior to delivery. Always verify section specifications with the cemetery office before purchasing stone or bronze markers.
Calumet Park Cemetery
Outer Container and Foundation Rules
Cemetery rules require an approved outer burial container and pre-approved concrete foundations for all headstone installations.
Naperville Cemetery
Vault and Foundation Standards
All ground interments require a concrete outer burial vault, and monument foundations must be installed by cemetery staff.