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Memorial Stones

Memorial Stones: Grave markers are welcome but optional. Like most other green cemeteries, they must be made from local, natural materials—such as wood or stone—and placed flat to the ground. For single lots, the exposed surface area of the flush marker must not exceed 250 square inches, and no linear dimension should exceed 25 inches. (Larger markers are available for multiple graves in large family estates.) Markers may be engraved or painted with the name and dates of birth and death of the deceased. The stone used must be indigenous to Southwestern Pennsylvania. Pressure-treated wood may not be used. Some examples of stones include sandstone, bluestone, limestone, and unpolished Pennsylvania granite.

On-Line Remembrance Page: Click the Remembrance button in our menu above to visit our memorial page, where you can view obituaries. You can also view and contribute memories, military records, photos, and videos of the deceased and their family. These records will remain on our website in perpetuity at no cost to the family.

Memorial Trees: People who want to memorialize or honor a loved one can purchase and plant trees in our current forest restoration areas, following the plan developed by our landscape designer. Planting a tree is a great way to help to create a smarter, greener, and more sustainable future for our children and generations to come. Inscribed markers can be purchased to place beside these trees. Trees are not permitted to be planted on graves.

Plants: You may purchase native plants and flowers to plant on a grave or elsewhere in memory of a loved one. These must meet specific size and species requirements and be planted only in approved locations as outlined in our restoration plan. To support our detailed forest restoration plan, only approved native species will be introduced on the site. Records of memorial plantings—including the donor, honoree, and date—will be maintained by the cemetery and available in the cemetery office.

All plantings must be native to Southwestern Pennsylvania, suited to the local microclimate, and planted by cemetery staff or approved contractors. Placement will follow the cemetery’s approved landscape plan, which is designed to enhance the natural environment, support wildlife habitat, and further the long-term restoration of the land. Trees are not permitted to be planted on graves.