| There are 2 stages to the installation of headstones | | | | installations. They will charge a fee for installation. |
| and grave markers. | | | | If they don't, then the headstone can be sent to the |
| The pouring of the Foundation | | | | a monument installer. They will have afee for this. |
| The actual installation of the headstone or grave | | | | Installing headstones can be done on your own. We |
| marker itself. | | | | will explain the procedure for you. |
| FOUNDATIONS | | | | You will more than likely need a foundation poured |
| Cemeteries many times pour the foundation and | | | | before the headstone is to be installed. |
| have a fee for it. | | | | Pouring the foundation. |
| If they don't do foundations, then a monument | | | | Dig a hole the length and width of the base of the |
| installer can do it, they will also have a fee forit. Or, | | | | headstone if you are ordering an uprightheadstone. If |
| you may pour the foundation if the cemetery OKs it. | | | | it is a flat grave marker, then measure the length and |
| ( If you decide to do it, we haveinstructions below.) | | | | width of the marker itself. |
| INSTALLATION OF THE HEADSTONES OR GRAVE | | | | Then, dig down about 1-2 feet if it is a flat marker |
| MARKERS | | | | and 2-3 feet deep if it is an uprightheadstone. |
| Headstones and grave markers can be installed by | | | | Mix together a cement gravel mix, pour and level. |
| several parties. | | | | Usually, you should wait several days before you |
| By the Cemetery | | | | attempt to install the memorial to ensure thecement |
| By a Monument Installer | | | | has cured properly. |
| Yourself | | | | Although, installing grave markers is simple, it is |
| Again, some Cemeteries install headstones and grave | | | | important that you know that they start atapprox |
| markers. They usually install uprightheadstones if they | | | | 130 lbs and go up to over 550 lbs. Upright headstones |
| sell them themselves and in most cases install the flat | | | | start at about 450 lbs and cango up to thousands of |
| grave markers. | | | | pounds and in many cases need a professional to |
| Please check with your cemetery if the do | | | | install them for you. |