Choosing Your Loved One’s Burial Plot

When you decide that you want to have a final service with funeral homes in West Chester, PA for a loved one, and the traditional funeral and burial is the way you want to go, there are a lot of decisions to make. Once you have your loved one transported to their facilities, you know they are cared for, having their needs met, and in good hands. That gives you a chance to visit the rest of the decisions you need to make. In addition to the funeral plans, you have to choose a burial plot and cemetery for their final resting place. Here are some tips to help you do that. 

Choose The Right Cemetery 

Before you look at specific plots, you are going to want to find the right cemetery. That might sound easy, but there’s more to it than you might think. You need to have a cemetery that has a decent location and also is one you can afford. You will want to look into their rules and regulations to make sure you are okay with what they have in place. That might mean maintenance items, headstone regulations, and even visiting hour rules. Once you choose a cemetery, you can move forward with specifics from there. 

Look At Plot Locations 

It’s smart to look at the different plots in person so you can see where they are located and how they are situated within the cemetery. Looking on a map can be a good start, but seeing them in person is really a good idea before you take the next step. See if the plots is next to a walking path you like, near a shade tree, overlooking something nice, or has other qualities you appreciate. The location is important not only for the initial service, but also for the visits you will make to your loved one in the future. 



Consider Grave Markers 

The cemetery can help you with both the plot and the grave marker you choose for your loved one. They will have a variety of headstone options available and you will want to choose something that suits your budget and your loved one’s style. The cemetery is easy to work with on the headstone because they will only show you options that are approved through their rules and regulations so you won’t have to worry about getting something they won’t accept. 

Ask About Caskets/Vaults 

You will want to know what kinds of caskets they accept and what their rules are on vaults as well. Most cemeteries require vaults to go around caskets so they can protect the remains as well as the cemetery grounds. But there are different levels of quality in vaults and caskets and you need to know what they require. 

Know Maintenance Rules 

Maintenance rules are important as well and funeral homes in West Chester, PA can help you understand the differences as you move forward with certain cemeteries. Call Donohue Funeral Home for help in finding the right final resting place.