FAQs about Grandview Park
Cemetery and Memorial Property
Is Grandview Park Cemetery
full?
No. Due to careful stewardship and an increase in the rate of
cremation, we have space available for at least 100 years, and
beyond.
When are visiting hours?
Grandview Park Cemetery welcomes visitors from dawn until dusk.
Please note the following visiting etiquette:
- Please respect the privacy of people who are attending
funerals or visiting family graves.
- Keep noise levels to a minimum.
- Loitering is not allowed.
- Many times you must walk over other graves to visit a
loved one’s grave. It is acceptable to do so, but please
watch your step around gravestones, lawn vases, and flowers.
- Children under 16 years of age should be accompanied by
an adult.
- Please do not allow children to play or climb on
monuments.
- Sledding and skiing are not allowed on cemetery
property.
- Picnicking is acceptable but visitors are asked to
utilize trash receptacles throughout the cemetery.
- Visitors are asked to clean up after their pets.
Can anyone purchase property
at Grandview Park Cemetery?
Yes. We are a nonprofit cemetery that
serves all people regardless of race, religion or financial
standing.
What are my memorial
property choices?
Grandview Park Cemetery offers traditional
burial or cremation only sections. We offer individual
lots, double lots, and family lots with several graves.
How much do graves cost?
Within the cemetery, grave prices can vary
by the section in which the grave is located. Full size graves
start at $950.
Please see the price list for more details.
Can multiple family members
be buried in the same grave space?
Yes, we do not charge a second rite of
interment fee which means the burial cost is the same for
additional burials on one grave space. This includes
traditional as well as cremation burials.
What are burial vaults and
grave liners?
A vault is an outside container into which a casket is placed.
Vaults help prevent the ground from collapsing around a grave.
Burial vaults are designed to protect the casket and may be made
of a variety or combination of materials including concrete,
plastic or fiberglass. A grave line is a lightweight version of
a vault.
Why do I have to use a
vault? Is it required by law?
Minnesota State law does not require a vault or outer burial
container. However, Grandview Park Cemetery (as do most
cemeteries) does require an outer burial container or vault to
prevent the ground from collapsing around a grave. This
gives the ground above an even appearance and helps reduce the
chance of someone tripping on sunken ground.
Do you sell vaults?
Yes. Burial vaults are available for
purchase at Grandview Park Cemetery. Please see the price list
for options.
Do you accommodate weekend
burials?
Yes, we charge an additional $250 for Saturday or weekday “after hours” interments (services not concluded by 4pm). Sunday burials add an additional $300.00 (There are no interments on major holidays.)
How much are markers?
The price of a personalized marker depends on the marker you choose. There are several designs and materials to choose from. Please contact us at (952) 938-1135 for options and specific prices. The average granite grave marker with your choice of color, all engraving, installation and applicable taxes costs around $900.00 at current pricing. (Jan 2020)
Do you work with a
particular funeral home?
We work with any funeral home, local or out
of town.
Can we purchase a family
monument for our lot?
We allow above ground monuments if a family owns four or more consecutive grave spaces in Parks A or B at Grandview Park Cemetery. Only markers that are flush with the ground are allowed in Parks F and G or in situations where less than for consecutive graves are owned by a single family anywhere in the cemetery.
Are there any maintenance
fees or other costs for the upkeep of graves?
No, we are a perpetual care cemetery which simply means that 20%
of the price of each grave sold goes into a trust fund which
will maintain our facility into perpetuity. Grave markers
are raised on a rotational basis or upon request for special
cases at no charge to the family.
How do I get flowers or
wreaths on a loved one’s grave?
Please call (952) 938-1135 to place an order.
Flower Urns: We place live growing flowering urns in our stands (or yours*) the week before Memorial Day. The flowering urns are displayed until the beginning of October. (2019 price - $50) Please call 952-938-1135 for current pricing
Winter Wreathes: Natural evergreen wreaths are put out in late November and remain until March. Wreaths are mounted on elevated stands. (2019 - $30) Please call 952-938-1135 for current pricing.
The current rate for flower urns and/or wreathes may be locked
for future years by paying for these services in advance.
Only fresh cut flowers and potted plants may be placed on a
grave in an elevated stand from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Wreaths may be attached elevated stands during the winter
months. Elevated stands are available for purchase. *All stands
not purchased from Grandview Park Cemetery must be approved by
cemetery staff and cannot be permanently installed.
Payment of Services
All burial expenses, including grave
spaces, vaults, interments and grave markers have one year,
interest free financing. We can offer flexible terms to ease the
stress at the time of a loss. We do not accept credit or
debit cards at this time. We accept cash, checks or money
orders.
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