Plot & Burial Planning

Planning for the future is one of the most thoughtful gifts we can give our loved ones. Whether making arrangements in advance or seeking information following the loss of a family member, Lanesville Protestant Cemetery is committed to providing a peaceful resting place with dignity, care, and respect. We invite you to review the information below and contact us with any questions regarding available plots, burial options, or cemetery guidelines.

Choosing a final resting place is a deeply personal decision, and the Lanesville Protestant Cemetery Board is committed to helping families navigate the process with compassion, respect, and care.

- Those interested in plot availability, burial planning, or future arrangements are invited to meet with a Board member to discuss their needs and explore available options.
- To ensure the cemetery remains a beautiful and respectful place of remembrance for all families, the following guidelines and decorative restrictions have been established.
- These standards help preserve the character, safety, and dignity of the cemetery while honoring those who rest here.

Burial and Memorial Planning

Graves shall be sold for credit card, cash or check for an amount as determined by the Board of Trustees and are on file with the Secretary.
Payment in full must be made to the Lanesville Protestant Cemetery, Inc. prior to a Proof of Purchase of Cemetery Plots being issued, and prior to any burial
The price of plots may be revised as conditions warrant by the majority of the Board of Trustees.
Plots may be transferred and assigned within the rights of burial upon said plot(s) for a value not to exceed the original purchasers cost per grave; and upon proper execution of Certificate of Transfer to be provided by the Board of Trustees; and duly recorded by the Secretary.

Decorative Restrictions

No shrub, tree perennial, and/or annual shall be permitted to be planted on any plot or grave.
Any existing plants will not reach a height of more than 4 feet, nor will they encroach on an adjacent plot or grave.
Should the growth of any existing plants exceed these requirements, or become unsightly or hazardous, the Board of Trustees may cause said plant to be trimmed and/or removed.
Any lot corner stones, which are placed after the adoption of these bylaws, shall be recessed enough in the ground that a lawn mower may pass over the top of them.
The Board of Trustees will not be responsible for damage to foundation of monuments that may be caused by an act of God.
Plot owner will be referred to the cemetery’s insurance company and/or the monument company that installed their foundation and grave maker(s).
Whenever possible the Board of Trustees will request assistance from the Harrison County Restoration Team to make the repairs needed to monuments.
The foundation and/or monument shall not encroach on an adjoining plot owner.
A representative of the Board of Trustees shall approve the location of all monuments and/or memorials prior to the installation of the foundation.
No monument or memorial shall be permitted to be installed until all accounts with the Lanesville Protestant Cemetery, Inc. are paid in full.
A burial vault is required at all interments; cremations are exempt when they are contained in an approved solid container.
Cremations shall be interred in the approved solid container and shall not be scattered above the ground
The Trustees shall not be responsible for the vandalism or the upkeep of gravestones, monuments, or mausoleums unless sufficient money has been bequeathed to the Board of Trustees for that purpose.