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Rules and Regulations

In order to insure the proper operation of the Bardstown Cemetery, policies have been developed which are fair and equitable to all. Only through the cooperation of the owners can the Cemetery continue to be a place of beauty for all to enjoy. Contact person is Bobbe Blincoe, bblincoe@bardstowncable.net or 877-348-5947 ext. 2206.

Cemetery lot size and Cost

Single lot -------------------------------$350.00 and $400.00
9x18 (4 lot) ----------------------------$1400.00 and $1600.00
Opening for grave ----------------------$250.00
Opening for grave weekends holidays --$250.00
Sodding graves ------------------------$100.00
Opening grave for urn ------------------$100.00
Baby grave ----------------------------$ 50.00
Opening baby grave -------------------$100.00

Interments and Inurnments

Interments and inurnments will be made by Bardstown Cemetery personnel only. The Sexton
is the responsible person through whom all public contacts are to be made.

Interments and/or inurnments will be made only after obtaining: 1) authorization of the owner
of the cemetery lot; or 2) authorization of the nearest relative of the deceased.

Memorial Garden

The Memorial Garden is situated in the back of the Cemetery and was added in the summer of 2000 on approval of the Bardstown City Council consisting of council members: Ann Rosalie Ballard, Charles J. Brauch, Francis Lydian, Evelyn Oakley, Bill Sheckles, and Frank B. Wilson, and serving under Mayor William G. Brown.

• No lot owner may sell his/her lot or any portion thereof privately without the authorization of the Sexton. When feasible and formally approved, the City will repurchase any lot or portion thereof at half of the current purchase price.
• The Cemetery will not recognize transfers of ownership unless duly notified and approved by the City Council.
• The owner of each lot may erect suitable stones or monuments thereon as prescribed.
• Any tree or shrub situated on any lot, that becomes detrimental to the adjacent lots or avenues, may be removed at the sole discretion of the Bardstown Cemetery.
• The owner of each lot may place and keep in repair permanent land marks of the boundaries of their respective lots (must be kept level with top of ground to ensure ease of mowing grass) and keep same clean, and all said improvements of lots shall be subject to the supervision and control of the Sexton. No stone or brick walls or wooden fences may be erected as enclosures of lots.
• Any decorations placed on a lot which do not conform to the Cemetery's policies will be removed.
  

Flower Regulation

• Natural flowers will be permitted at any time and will be removed when wilted. The pots or baskets containing such plants should be placed in close proximity to the monument.
• Bark mulches/rocks are not allowed because they may result in injury to cemetery workers or visitors.
• Articles made of concrete, glass, or benches, boxes, etc., are not permitted on lots due to safety concerns.
• The Cemetery disclaims all responsibility for loss or damage from causes beyond its reasonable control, such as those caused from thieves, vandals, explosions, or accidents.

Notices

• NO ARTICLES ALLOWED THAT WOULD HINDER SAFETY, MAINTENANCE OR MOWING.
• ALL VASES OR OTHER ARRANGEMENTS THAT ARE SECURED TO THE MONUMENT ARE CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE.

Rules of Conduct

• Since the Cemetery has an inherent sacred nature, it is requested that visitors be decently clothed, including shoes and shirts, and that they refrain from parties, picnicking and sporting activities of any kind on the grounds.
• A speed limit of 15 miles per hour within the grounds of the Cemetery must be observed to insure the safety of visitors and workman.
• All pets shall be kept on leashes.
• Motorcycles are not permitted in the cemetery unless they are a part of a funeral procession.