What are the burial fees at Mt. Hope Cemetery?

Chapter 22. Cemeteries (updated 2023)

(1) Opening and closing graves, including pre-needs.

a. Opening and closing, adult, weekdays. .....$350.00

Additional charge, per hour, or fraction thereof, for any opening and closing work done after 4:00 p.m. .....$100.00

b. Opening and closing, adult, Saturdays. .....$600.00

c. Opening and closing, adult, Sundays and holidays. .....$1,500.00

Additional charge, per hour, or fraction thereof, for any opening and closing after 12:00 p.m. This charge will be in effect from 12:00 p.m. until the closing is complete, regardless of the starting time of the funeral. .....$100.00

d. Opening and closing, infant, weekdays. .....$250.00

Additional charge, per hour, or fraction thereof, for any opening and closing work done after 4:00 p.m. .....$100.00

e. Opening and closing, infant, Saturdays. .....$350.00

f. Opening and closing, infant,, Sundays and Holidays. .....$400.00

Additional charge, per hour, or fraction thereof, for any opening and closing after 12:00 p.m. This charge will be in effect from 12:00 p.m. until the closing is complete, regardless of the starting time of the funeral. .....$100.00

g. Crypt opening and closing, adult or infant, weekdays. .....$350.00

Additional charge, per hour, or fraction thereof, for any opening and closing work done after 4:00 p.m. .....$100.00

h. Crypt Opening and closing, adult or infant, Saturdays and holidays. .....$600.00

i. Crypt Opening and closing, adult or infant, Sundays and holidays. .....$1,000.00

Additional charge, per hour, or fraction thereof, for any opening and closing after 12:00 p.m. This charge will be in effect from 12:00 p.m. until the closing is complete, regardless of the starting time of the funeral. .....$100.00

j. Cremation, adult or infant, weekdays. .....$250.00

Additional charge, per hour, or fraction thereof, for any opening and closing work done after 4:00 p.m. .....$100.00

k. Cremation, adult or infant, Saturdays. .....$350.00

l. Cremation, adult or infant, Sundays and holidays. .....$400.00

Additional charge, per hour, or fraction thereof, for any opening and closing after 12:00 p.m. This charge will be in effect from 12:00 p.m. until the closing is complete, regardless of the starting time of the funeral. .....$100.00

m. Disinterment. .....$1,250.00

n. Pre-needs, Saturdays and holiday services ONLY. .....$350.00

Additional charge, per hour, or fraction thereof, for any opening and closing after 12:00 p.m. This charge will be in effect from 12:00 p.m. until the closing is complete, regardless of the starting time of the funeral. .....$100.00

(2) Indigents. .....$300.00

(3) Staking fee for installing monument, per installation. .....$35.00

(4) Mausoleum niche, each. .....$300.00

(5) Setting of VA stone. .....$150.00

(6) Mowing .....

a. Catholic Cemetery .....$350.00

b. Lutheran Cemetery .....$350.00

(8) Spaces .....

a. Regular Grave Space .....$350.00

b. Baby mound space w/opening and closing depends on day of service.

Please refer questions regarding additional fees or special considerations to the Cemetery Sexton at 620-332-2510

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