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Union Cemetery
Georgetown, DE
Statement of Purpose
The name of this Corporation shall be the Union Cemetery Committee of Georgetown, Delaware.
The purposes of the Corporation are to administer and operate the Union Cemetery, receive and acquire additions to the cemetery, sell lots and burial rights therein, and to improve and maintain the cemetery as a peaceful, dignified, safe and beautiful area as well as a reverent symbol for the dead and a valuable link to the heritage of the community.
The Corporation of Union Cemetery shall be governed by an updated set of bylaws.
Fee Structure
Note: Prices effective May 1, 2023
Plot Costs: $750
Burial Fee: $250
Grave Location Fee: See Note 5 below
Columbarium Costs: $1000
2 Urns Allowed, Etching Not Included.
Columbarium Fee: $250
Installment of Headstones: $100
Installment of Foot Stones: $50
Installment of Mausoleum: $250
- Cremations: Union Cemetery allows two (2) cremations per individual burial plot or per niche in the community columbarium. Each cremation interment requires a $250 fee. The interment fee for the community columbarium will be paid when it is used. The interment fees for an individual or family columbarium will be collected by the monument company. Any etching done on the community columbarium niche must be arranged and paid for through William V. Sipple and Son Monument Company located in Milford, DE. (302-422-4214)
- Design and installation of any headstones, footstones, or other cemetery monuments will require approval from the Union Cemetery Board of Directors. Pictures, drawings, and/or designs will need to be provided to our cemetery sexton, Mr. Dan Roach, who will present that information to our board for review. No work of any kind will begin without the board’s approval followed by payment of associated cemetery fees. Mr. Roach will also need to be present when any work is to be done including the installation of footers. Dan Roach can be contacted at 302-249- 3019.
- The installation of headstones, mausoleums, or other monuments will need a substantial base to support the weight. The concrete footer shall extend to a depth of 24 inches below the existing ground elevation. The footer will need to be supported with a suitable subgrade such as stone or crusher run. All concrete used shall be 3000 psi or better. Mr. Roach will approve the footers once all requirements are met.
- All burials and interments will need to be scheduled with Mr. Roach at least three days in advance. Any damage done at the cemetery during site preparation, burial, or interment will be the responsibility of the parties involved.
- Grave location fee will be used at the discretion of the committee for those who require repeated services.
Cemetery Decoration Guidelines & Graveside Maintenance
Cemetery Decoration Guidelines
To better serve all who entrust their beloved to our care and visit this cemetery, and to maintain Union Cemetery in a neat and presentable manner, the Board has instituted the following guidelines:
Decorating the grave with fresh cut flowers is welcomed and encouraged.
Glass containers are not permitted at any burial site at any time.
Artificial flowers, decorations or other ornaments are allowed at the discretion of the Union Cemetery Committee.
Natural evergreen wreaths are permitted.
No planting of any kind may be done in the ground at grave sites; decorations deemed objectionable can be removed at the discretion of the Union Cemetery Committee.
Flowers, plants and decorations placed on graves during the mowing season may be removed in order to carry out the normal lawn care and maintenance procedures.
Special occasions such as holidays or holy days may necessitate special rules and instructions.
Flowers placed at the time of an interment will be left a maximum of three days. It is suggested that potted plants from funerals not be left in the cemetery since they will be discarded. Union Cemetery cannot accept responsibility for ensuring that flowers and other decorations remain in place.
Union Cemetery may remove unsightly (wilted flowers) decorations from graves, crypts and niches. Normally, spring clean-up begins in early March, weather permitting, and all winter decorations are removed at this time. Fall clean-up begins in October and all summer decorations are removed at this time.
Union Cemetery will not assume any liability for decorations placed on burial sites. We recommend that families take this into consideration when selecting flowers or decorations for graves, crypts or niches.
Schedule for Placement and Clean-up of Decorations/Flowers at Union Cemetery
Placement Clean-up
Christmas: December 1st January 15th
Valentine’s Day: January 15th February 28th
Spring/Easter: March 1st May 31st
Summer June 1st September 30th
Fall/Thanksgiving October 1st November 30th
Decorations that are not holiday-specific are allowed at any time. However, those decorations must be kept neat, within the boundaries of the gravesite, and as close to the headstone as possible. This will allow grass cutting to take place without obstructions. Any decorations that hinder the upkeep of the gravesite/cemetery will be relocated on the gravesite or removed entirely. Unkept/unsightly gravesites will be cleaned up at the discretion of the Union Cemetery Board of Directors. A more exhaustive list of rules regarding gravesite upkeep is available upon request.
Grave Maintenance
A continuous process that is often affected by weather and vandalism or actual routine grooming of the cemetery itself.
The Board will contract services for the maintenance of grass and beautification projects.
Headstone Repair and Maintenance: Union Cemetery will not be responsible for the deterioration of or broken headstones. Each headstone event will be discussed by the Board to ensure uniformity.
Power washing and annual clean-ups will be approved by the Board.
Any installations that require construction will need approval by the Board.
Individual grave site agreements are subject to Board approval.
Any long term agreements to decorate or honor loved ones must be approved by the Board.
Please review the decorations guidelines in this operation manual.
The goal of Union Cemetery is that each week during the growing season cemetery personnel remove unsightly (wilted flowers) decorations from graves, crypts and niches. Normally, spring clean-up begins in early March, weather permitting, and all winter decorations are removed at this time. Fall clean-up begins in October and all summer decorations are removed at this time.
Board Members
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Jim Hudson
President
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Thomas Henderson
Vice President
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Joe Booth
Secretary
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Thomas Rust
Treasurer
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John B. Roach
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William T. Marvel
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Harry Fletcher Jr.
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Lynn Moore
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Dan Roach
Operating Hours
Operating hours shall be posted at Union Cemetery and be decided by the Board.
These hours shall be respected and any violation may result in criminal trespass charges.
Current Hours: Daily, Sunrise to Sunset (Absolutely no loitering).
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