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When the choice of a final resting place is ground burial, the location of the
burial site is an inevitable responsibility. For generations to come, family
and friends will return to the grave as a place of comfort, to show tribute to
a loved one, and renew cherished memories.
Sunset is a non-denominational cemetery and offers a diversified selection of
individual graves, companion graves, and family estates. The natural park
setting provides a serene background for unique features that define acres of
traditional ground burial sites. The choice of locations allows for religious,
economic, personal and family preferences.
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Although the selection of a burial site is the most important and usually the
most difficult decision, additional ground burial requirements and expenses
also need to be considered. An outer burial container, interment vault, is a
standard cemetery requirement for ground burial in most U.S. cemeteries.
The burial vault protects the casket from ground elements and also prevents the
collapse of the grave. Vaults are available from different manufacturers and
are usually made of concrete, steel, or copper. In recent years they have also
been constructed of synthetic materials. Depending on quality and material,
most vaults are designed with a top seal or an air seal.
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Vaults & Interment Fees
Not all cemeteries offer a selection of burial vaults for direct
purchase and some cemeteries may have specific requirements for acceptable
vaults. A vault can be purchased through a funeral home. However, the funeral
home may charge a service fee in addition to transport charges to the cemetery.
Full service cemeteries, including Sunset, purchase a selection of quality
vaults in quantity direct from the manufacture. Truckload deliveries eliminate
excess transport and handling charges.
Cemeteries are responsible for burials and maintenance of graves,
their personnel are familiar with the protective qualities of many different
vaults. An interment fee, opening and closing of the grave, is also a necessary
cost of ground burial. This fee includes the personnel and equipment needed to
prepare the grave and complete the burial. It also includes secretarial staff
to coordinate services and document all burial records.
Permanent Memorials Cast in Everlasting Bronze
The placement of a permanent memorial may not be a ground burial or
cemetery requirement, but... to be remembered is a human need. In order to
maintain the serenity of a natural park setting, memorial parks place flush,
ground level memorials rather than upright monuments. Some monument cemeteries
have also developed special sections that place only flush memorials. Although
memorials can be made of different materials, such as marble and granite,
bronze is the preferred material because of its unequaled endurance and
artistic flexibility.
Archaeologists have discovered that the greatest artists of even
the most antiquated civilizations preferred to immortalize their work in the
"Immortal Metal"... Bronze. In the most civilized countries of ancient times,
men were using bronze to create implements and memorials, many of which endure
today. The suitability of bronze for memorial purposes has resulted in statues
and memorials in cities, towns, and villages of all sizes around the world. The
use of bronze in architecture is also widespread because of its highly
decorative and permanent qualities. Only bronze memorials can be placed at
Sunset.
The Park offers an extensive selection of individual, companion,
and family memorials. These memorials are available direct from the nations
best bronze manufacturers and each memorial is custom cast to commemorate a
loved one in a personal, dignified and permanent manner. The choice of many
memorial designs, personalized emblems, endearments, phrases, and verses allow
each memorial to be customized according to individual wishes. Bronze vases
built into the memorials also allow secure and convenient placement of floral
tributes.
Because of the many personal choices, selecting a memorial at the
time of death is very difficult for survivors. This emotional burden can be
prevented through prearrangement programs that allow bronze memorials to be
selected and placed in storage until needed. Although we live in an era of
educated consumers, many individuals still remain completely unaware and
unprepared for the total costs of final arrangements. Within the United States
burial costs will vary by geographic location because of climate conditions,
local land values, and wage standards. Within the same community costs will
also vary from one cemetery to another depending on available facilities and
services. All burial costs are also subject to inflation and will continue to
increase. Within each cemetery the prices can vary greatly depending on the
grave location and the quality of merchandise selected. It is also important to
consider all the costs associated with ground burial in comparison to other
available arrangements.
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Often Lawn Crypt Gardens and above ground Mausoleum Entombment offer many
preferred benefits at comparable prices.
Informative consumer education programs are provided by many cemeteries.
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Prearrangement plans often include family protection programs, transfer
options, substantial financial savings and convenient payments plans. |
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Immediate need arrangements will require complete payment before burial.
Sunset recommends that everyone seek available prearrangement information from a
cemetery of their choice.
A little time and thoughtfulness now will prevent future costly emotional and
financial decisions.
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