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DEPARTMENTOF COMMUNITY SERVICES
OFF ICE TELEPHONE 623 -3114
TOLL FREE 987 -5039
40 TEMPERANCE STREET
BOWMANV I LL E, ONTARIO
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REPORT TO GENERAL PURPOSE AND
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 1983
REPORT NO. CS -16 -83
SUBJECT: "CEMETERY BY -L44 REVIEW" - RESOLUTION! GPA 729 -83
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. That this report be received; and
2. That By -Law 79 -104 (Cemetery By -Law) remain unchanged; and
3. That the information sheet be incorporated onto the "Indenture ".
BACKGROUND & COMMENT:
The Cemetery By -Law 79 -104 has been reviewed by the Cemetery Foreman, Deputy
Director and Director of Community Services as requested by Council. All
staff are of the opinion that the Cemetery By -Law is adequate and should re-
main unchanged.
The issue related to the size of the monuments was carefully studied and
staff felt that if changes were incorporated to allow people to purchase
larger monuments, this would cause additional expense to the Cemetery Budget.
From time to time, staff are required to move existing monuments to gain access
to burial plots throughout the Cemetery. Staff feel confident in movinn
monuments at the size stipulated in the By -Law but if larger stones were
required to be moved, then staff would have a private company move them at
an additional cost to the Town.
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GPA REPORT NO. CS -16 -83
MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 1983
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Staff have prepared'an information sheet outlining regulations of the Cemetery
By -Law. In previous years, a list of rules and regulations was printed on the
indenture which is given to every person purchasing a site in our Cemetery/es.
Some years ago, this practice was abandoned. At this point we would like to
reintroduce this procedure. In addition, staff will have the information
sheet and copies of the By -Law available at the Bowmanville Cemetery and
Bowmanville Town Hall.
I would like to point out that staff in no way feels responsible for the
recent issue involving our Cemeteries and the size of monuments required.
Further, monument companys in our area and outside the Municipality of New-
castle have been supplied with copies of By -Law 79 -104 and related forms.
Thomas A. Fanning, R.D.M.R.(F)
for of Community Services
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CORPORATION OF TIII: TOWN OF NLUCASTLL
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130WHANVILLE / BONDNEAD
CEMETERIES
own of Newcastle Community Services
Went is responsible for the
en qce and upkeep of the Bondhead
he,�3owmanville Cemeteries. Any
inqu!ir�li!es should be directed to that
of f 1 ce',
'A " OT is an area of land in the Ceme-
iiiigle' er l s'41apart f�r the burial of not
or t+ t� o (2) human bodies in a
l nor double depth grave.
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A " LOT" is two P2) or more lots.
',P1a ker" is a memorial set flush with
fihe' ground without projections. Not
tore then one marker allowed on one
grave, and every marker for a single
grave shall be 18 inches by 24 inches
with a thickness of from 3 to 8 inches
and shall be placed only by employees
of the Corporation of the Town of
Newcastle.
51, 1 Mo Ome " is a memorial placed up-
�q,i{ d the ground. Every monument
h � of, granite or other as dur-
ab ' s � r e and must be mounted on a stone
or on 11te' base or footing (foundation)
to e Instructed by the Corporation of
the�'Towii iof�l Newcastle.
P numt t hall be located at the head
of �,ilot or,plof nd not more than one
mon ment shall be allowed on one lot or
plo�.
o �1 nument shall exceed four (4) ft.
in' height and;
(a) when located on a lot shall not
exceed 10% of the lot area;
(b); when located on a plot, the base
,shall not exceed three feet two
1inchesxb o one foot two inches
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6. "Limitation of Deed" (Indenture)
T e ee of a lot shall convey only
the right of burial of human remains
therein, and of placing a marker of
monument and such rights shall be
subject to the provision of the
Cemeteries Act and regulations there-
under and of this Municipal By -Law
79 -104 as amended from time to time.
7. Flowers - Flower pots may be placed
and flowers planted at the front of
a grave not more than 1 foot from the
marker or monument and under the super-
vision and direction of the Super-
intendent. Any flower pot not properly
placed on or before the 20th day of
June in any year will be removed.
Tri ods and Stands - No tripod or
stand for flowers shall be placed on
any grave and any so placed shall be
removed.
Glass Blocks or Winter Wreaths
No glass blocks or winter wreaths shall
be permitted on a grave or lot after
the first day of April in any year
and up to the last day of October.
8. Cemetery Services provided by the
Corporation:
1. Cutting grass and general care of
lots.
2. Planting trees, shrubs and grass.
3. Setting grave markers and memorials.
4. Construction of foundation for
monuments and markers.
5. Opening and closing of graves.
6. Disinternment or removal of remains.
9. Copies of Cemetery By -Law 79 -104 are
available upon request.
10. For further information, please call
the Dept. of Community Services at
623 -3379 or 987 -5039.