RULES AND REGULATIONS
Administrative Office Hours: Monday – Friday / 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. / Saturday by appointment
Call 262-639-1071
Cemetery grounds are open from sunrise to sunset
EARTH BURIAL SITES
- Floral planting is allowed in an area up to 12 inches in front of the headstone and no wider than the headstone. The planting of trees, bushes, or shrubs (flowering or otherwise) is strictly PROHIBITED.
- Statues or figurines are permitted ONLY if religious, if no more than 12” high, if resin or unbreakable, and only within the above noted planting area.
- Excessive decorations that obscure markers, solar lights, balloons or breakable items ARE NOT permitted at the grave sites; in addition, any items that are inappropriate, not maintained, or found broken or dilapidated, will be discarded at the discretion of cemetery staff.
- Edging is allowed ONLY within the above noted planting area and only if sunken, flush to ground level. Fences or pickets are NOT allowed.
- ALL memorial markers MUST be approved by the Cemetery Staff. Any temporary markers MUST be preapproved and are only allowed for one year after interment.
- Fresh holiday wreaths are allowed November 15 through March 15.
- Pets ARE NOT allowed at any time. (ADA recognized service animals permitted.)
- Loitering or any activity demeaning to the cemetery is NOT allowed at any time.
- Firearms ARE NOT (Except for military tribute ceremonies.)
- Personal power equipment, including mowers and trimmers are NOT ALLOWED. Please direct any grounds maintenance concerns and issues to the office
- ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE NOT TO BE CONSUMED OR LEFT BEHIND ON CEMETERY PROPERTY NOR ARE ANY FOOD ITEMS OF ANY KIND TO BE LEFT AT A BURIAL SITE.
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
MAUSOLEUMS
- Photo ceramic portraits, vases and emblems must be purchased through and installed by the cemetery.
- Fresh cut flowers ARE NOT permitted in/at the mausoleums, other than for a service.
- Silk flowers, securely placed in installed vases, are permitted. Please call our office at 262-639-1071 to inquire about our Flower Program or to purchase crypt/niche vases or emblems.
- Items ARE NOT permitted to be attached in any way to crypt/niche fronts or placed on floor of mausoleum. In addition, items of any kind ARE NOT permitted around the exterior of mausoleums but are allowed to be placed in the designated decoration garden.
- Any items not in compliance WILL be removed at the discretion of cemetery staff.
GREEN BURIAL SITES
In keeping with the principle of minimum impact on the environment, NO individual grave markers or plantings will be permitted in the green burial area.
CEMETERY CLEARING PERIODS
NOVEMBER 15 (All summer and patriotic decorations will be removed. Holiday decorations may be placed after Nov. 15th)
MARCH 15 (All winter and holiday decorations will be removed. Summer decorations may be placed after March 15th.)
Our Grounds are sacred and we are dedicated to the care and maintenance of our cemeteries but in order to fulfill our role we ask that you strictly adhere to our rules and regulations to maintain peaceful, beautiful grounds for those resting here. Any questions or concerns regarding this policy can be directed to the General Manager.
The Racine Catholic Cemeteries are not responsible for damage or loss of property resulting from vandalism or theft.
The Racine Catholic Cemeteries reserve the right of final approval of any and all decorations, markers, plantings, and other memorials placed within these cemeteries.
Catholic Cemetery Association of Racine, Inc. 5600 Holy Cross Road Racine, WI 53402 (262) 639-1071 REVISED 05/2025
REGLAS Y REGULACIONES
Horario de Oficina Administrativa: Lunes – Viernes / 8:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m. / Sábado con cita previa
Llame al 262-639-1071.
Los terrenos del cementerio están abiertos desde el amanecer hasta el atardecer.
ENTIERROS DE TIERRA
- Se permite la plantación de flores en un área de hasta 30 cm frente a la lápida y con un ancho no mayor que el de esta. Queda estrictamente prohibida la plantación de árboles, arbustos o arbustos (con o sin flores).
- Se permiten estatuas o estatuillas SÓLO si son religiosas, si no miden más de 12” de alto, si son de resina o irrompibles y solo dentro del área de plantación indicada anteriormente.
- NO SE PERMITEN decoraciones excesivas que oscurezcan los marcadores, luces solares, globos ni artículos frágiles en las tumbas; además, cualquier artículo que sea inapropiado, que no esté mantenido o que se encuentre roto o en mal estado se desechará a discreción del personal del cementerio.
- Se permiten bordes SOLO dentro del área de plantación indicada anteriormente y solo si están hundidos y al ras del suelo. NO se permiten cercas ni piquetes.
- TODAS las lápidas conmemorativas DEBEN ser aprobadas por el personal del cementerio. Las lápidas temporales DEBEN ser aprobadas previamente y solo se permiten durante un año después del entierro.
- Se permiten coronas navideñas frescas del 15 de noviembre al 15 de marzo
- NO SE PERMITEN mascotas en ningún momento. (Se permiten animales de servicio reconocidos por la ADA).
- NO SE PERMITE en ningún momento merodear ni realizar ninguna actividad que degrade el cementerio.
- NO PERMITEN armas de fuego (excepto en ceremonias de homenaje militar).
- NO SE PERMITE el uso de equipos eléctricos personales, como cortadoras de césped y podadoras. Por favor, diríjase a la oficina para cualquier consulta o problema relacionado con el mantenimiento del terreno.
- NO SE DEBEN CONSUMIR BEBIDAS ALCOHÓLICAS NI DEJARLAS EN LA PROPIEDAD DEL CEMENTERIO, NI TAMPOCO SE DEBEN DEJAR ALIMENTOS DE NINGÚN TIPO EN EL LUGAR DE ENTIERRO.
- Los menores deben estar acompañados por un adulto
MAUSOLEOS - Los retratos fotográficos de cerámica, jarrones y emblemas deben ser comprados e instalados por el cementerio.
- NO SE PERMITEN flores frescas cortadas dentro de los mausoleos, excepto para un servicio..
- Se permiten flores de seda, colocadas de forma segura en jarrones instalados. Llame a nuestra oficina al 262-639-1071 para preguntar sobre nuestro Programa de Flores o para comprar jarrones o emblemas de cripta / nicho.
- NO SE PERMITE fijar objetos a las fachadas de criptas o nichos ni colocarlos en el suelo del mausoleo. Tampoco SE PERMITE colocar objetos de ningún tipo en el exterior de los mausoleos, pero sí en el jardín decorativo designado.
- Cualquier artículo que no cumpla con los requisitos SERÁ descarta a discreción del personal del cementerio.
SITIOS DE ENTIERRO VERDES
De acuerdo con el principio de impacto mínimo en el medio ambiente, NO se permitirán marcadores de tumbas individuales o plantaciones en el área de entierro verde.
PERÍODOS DE LIMPIEZA DEL CEMENTERIO
15 DE NOVIEMBRE (Se retirarán todas las decoraciones de verano y patrióticas. Las decoraciones navideñas se pueden colocar después del 15 de noviembre)
15 DE MARZO (Se retirarán todas las decoraciones de invierno y vacaciones. Las decoraciones de verano se pueden colocar después del 15 de marzo).
Nuestros terrenos son sagrados y nos dedicamos al cuidado y mantenimiento de nuestros cementerios. Sin embargo, para cumplir con nuestra función, le pedimos que cumpla estrictamente con nuestras normas y regulaciones para mantener un terreno tranquilo y hermoso para quienes descansan aquí. Cualquier pregunta o inquietud sobre esta política puede dirigirse al Gerente General.
Los Cementerios Católicos de Racine no se hacen responsables de daños o pérdidas de propiedad resultantes de vandalismo o robo. Los Cementerios Católicos de Racine se reservan el derecho de aprobación final de todas las decoraciones, lápidas, plantas y otros monumentos conmemorativos colocados en estos cementerios.
BURIAL POLICIES
- No grave will be opened until the cost of space, digging, and any assessments against the lot are paid in full.
- Owners of burial rights may not sell those rights without the permission from and assistance of the Catholic Cemetery Association of Racine, Inc. Please contact our office for details.
- The Catholic Cemetery Association of Racine Inc. does not repurchase graves, crypts, or niches.
MONUMENT POLICIES
- Monuments/markers, including their plans, specifications and sites MUST, before placement, be first approved by the Catholic Cemetery Association of Racine, Inc.
- Markers must be of granite and/or bronze composition of one piece, not less than 12 inches or over 30 inches in length for a single grave.
- Monuments, base size up to 48 inches by 14 inches by 8 inches, with a maximum die height of 36 inches are allowed on side-by-side graves.
- All two-piece monuments must be installed with a cemetery-approved foundation. BEFORE selecting such markers, please check with the Catholic Cemetery Association of Racine, Inc. for initial approval.
- Notwithstanding the above, NO marker/monument shall be permitted which, by decision of the Catholic Cemetery Association of Racine Inc., is prejudicial to the general appearance of the cemetery/grounds.
MAUSOLEUM POLICIES
- Payment made for the cost of the crypt does not include the entombment fee or the cost of lettering the crypt or niche front. Additional charges will be due the Catholic Cemetery Association of Racine Inc. for these services in accordance with rates prevailing at the time these services are rendered.
- Owners of burial rights in a crypt may not sell those rights without the permission from and assistance of the Catholic Cemetery Association of Racine, Inc. Please contact our office for details.
- All bodies must be embalmed in accordance with standards specified in Chapter HSS 136 of the Wisconsin of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, prior to entombment.
- If the Catholic Cemetery Association, Inc. determines, in its sole discretion, that repairs are required involving any crypt in the cemetery, the Catholic Cemetery Association reserves and shall have the right to temporarily remove and re-entomb the remains of any person to another crypt until such time as repairs have been completed.
The Catholic Cemetery Association of Racine Inc. reserves the right to revise or amend these rules.