Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Ch

Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church Cemetery

117 Old Kennett Road ~ Wilmington, DE 19807 ~ Phone (302) 658-0454
Francis Kelleher, Cemetery Manager

Franlbcemetery@aol.com (Email)

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“SALE” of plots conveys only the right of interment and not ownership of land; thus resale or transfer, by a plot holder, is not permitted.

No interment may be made until proof of ownership of the plot has been furnished. The location of individual graves in a plot, must be established in consultation with the cemetery manager before excavating begins. The Cemetery reserves the right to require prepayment for services furnished to open and close graves.

Interments other than those from cremations must be made in a concrete vault or its equivalent in strength and durability. Cremated remains must be interred in an urn or other appropriate container of equivalent strength and durability.

Double depth interments to accommodate two burials in the same grave space may be made provided the first burial is made at double depth, double depth burials can only be made in plots of two graves or larger. Double depth burials are not permitted in single grave plots.

The construction of all monuments, markers, foundations, and structures both above and below ground, must be approved by the cemetery manager. The construction and maintenance of all monuments and foundations are at the plot holder’s expense. Mausoleums are not permitted. Not all areas of the cemetery have the same size requirements for markers. Check with the cemetery office for the requirements in the area where your plot is located. Foundations, for above ground monuments, must be flush with ground level. Foundations, for flush ground markers, must be left below ground level so the marker sits flush with ground level. All foundations must extend below the frost line.

Above ground monuments in multi-grave plots are limited to one upright monument for the plot and one additional flat marker (flush with ground level) for each grave in the plot. In single-grave plots all markers must be flush with ground level. All corner markers must be flush with ground level and eight inches minimum depth.

Planting of perennials, by plot holders or their families, is no longer permitted. Mulched flowerbeds, for annuals only, are permitted, but may not extend more than sixteen inches in front of the monument. Existing perennials and flowerbeds are not covered under perpetual care and must be maintained by the plot holder or their families. You may request a copy of the specifications from the cemetery office.

The cemetery requests that plot holders and their families promptly remove potted plants, cut flowers, and holiday decorations when they have become unsightly. The use of artificial flowers is discouraged.

The cemetery schedule of plot prices and burial fees are revised from time to time. A portion of the sale price of all plots is placed in trust for the perpetual care and upkeep of the cemetery. The care of monuments and plantings on individual plots is the responsibility of the plot holder or their families.

The general intent of these regulations is to maintain the cemetery in the best possible condition. The Cemetery, therefore, reserves the right not only to prohibit planting or construction, but also to remove or correct any condition, which the cemetery feels are at variance with this intent.

I/We have read and understand the forgoing regulations. I/We agree to abide by them

Signature(s) of plot holder(s):----------------------------------------------------------

Plot #---------------------------- Date Purchased------------------------------------------

THE FOLLOWING RULES ARE FOR THE GUIDANCE OF PERSONS HOLDING PLOTS IN THE “THE CEDARS” AREA

Plots in the “The Cedars” area are for the interment of cremated remains only.

All grave markers installed in “The Cedars” area are to be uniform in size (1’x2’x4” thick with sawed edges), and approved by the cemetery manager before installation. Markers are to be flat and set flush with ground level on a concrete foundation. Markers must be aligned with the top edge of the plot; no marker may be installed prior to the first burial in the plot. Granite U.S. Veteran’s markers (1’x2’) are acceptable. Plantings or built in vases are not permitted

I/We have read and understand the forgoing regulations. I/We agree to abide by them.

Signature(s) of Plot holder(s):------------------------------------------------------------------

Plot #---------------------------- Date Purchased: -----------------------------------------------

Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church Cemetery - Monument and Planting Standards

Monuments: The size of your monument depends on the section of the cemetery that your plot is located. Check with the cemetery office for the size monument you can have on your plot.

Plantings: No tree planting permitted on plots. You may donate a tree to plant around the perimeter of the cemetery if you wish.

Perennials can no longer be planted on plots. Existing perennials on individual plots must not exceed forty inches in height, and should not encroach on surrounding plots.

Annuals can be planted in a mulched bed in front of your marker extending no more than sixteen inches from the marker.

The plot holder or their families must maintain all plantings planted on individual plots.

If you have any questions concerning these or any other Cemetery policies, please contact the cemetery manager at (302-658-0454).

Wreaths, baskets, crosses, etc. may be placed 3 days prior to a holiday and will be removed approximately 10 days after the holiday.

Artificial flowers, wreaths, mounds, baskets and other decorations are permitted between November 1^st and March 15^th.

The general intent of these and any other regulations is to maintain the cemetery in the best possible condition. The cemetery association, therefore, reserves itself the right not only to prohibit placement of any items but also the right to remove any items that are damaged, unsightly or at variance with cemetery regulations.

*Interment of up to two cremated remains. First interment is included in the price of the plot.

**After 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays and after 3:00p.m. on weekdays. When it is necessary to excavate on Saturdays, please add $325.00. The Cemetery requires two full working days notice, year round, for all grave openings. Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays, are not considered working days.

Double-depth interments are allowable in 2 grave or larger plots provided the initial burial is made at double depth. The charge for double depth interments is $1,950.00 for regular hours and $2,100.00 for overtime.

***Charges for Ground Services are subject to change.
****Surcharges will be applied to excavation costs when a marker and its foundation must be moved to accommodate a burial.

***Add $100.00 to excavation price if using an outside vault supplier.
*** Add $100.00 to excavation price if jackhammer is required to open grave. (This usually applies
only in the coldest winter months.)

Please contact the cemetery office before selling monuments to plot holders in Lower Brandywine Cemetery. There are some new sections in the cemetery that will require monument bases to have sawed backs, so they can be placed back to back with other monuments in the same sections.

Monuments that do not have sawed backs on their bases will not be allowed in these sections. Other restrictions may also apply in these same areas. Thank you for your cooperation.

We would like to remind you that the hours listed below apply to all interments in Lower Brandywine Cemetery. Cemetery hours to receive interments:

Monday – Friday                 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturday                               9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Sundays and Holidays      Closed

Funerals will not be scheduled after these hours. All funerals must be in the cemetery by 3:00 p.m. on weekdays and 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Over-time charges will apply to all funerals arriving after 3:00 p.m. on weekdays or after 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays.

Starting in September 2005 the cemetery will require two full working days notice year round for all grave openings. Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays are not considered working days.

For example – for a Monday burial the Cemetery needs to be notified no later than 4:00 PM on the preceding Wednesday.

All funerals and/or appointments must be scheduled with the cemetery office first, to avoid any scheduling conflicts for the cemetery, families, or other scheduled funerals.