By-Laws

By-Laws Crown Cemetery Puslinch 2024

Established 1837

A non-profit community service serving Puslinch and district for more than a century and a half.

Revised 1992

Revised 2011

Revised 2023

Revised 2024

GENERAL INFORMATION

Crown Cemetery Puslinch was deeded by the Crown in 1837 by the Government of Upper Canada. Owners of Interment Rights are equal voting partners in the Cemetery corporation.

The Cemetery is administered by a Board of Trustees and the day-to-day administration and operation of the office and grounds is handled by the Secretary-Treasurer and the Grounds Superintendent. The Cemetery Board consists of 9 directors plus the Secretary and Grounds Superintendent.

Meetings of the Cemetery Board are open to Rights Holders. The Annual Meeting is usually held on the first Saturday of February and is advertised in the press. Rights Holders wishing to attend any meetings of the Board may contact the Secretary for dates and information.

Surveys, plot maps, and burial records of the Cemetery are on file in the Secretary’s office.

Crown Cemetery is open to the public from 8 A.M. to dusk daily. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy its scenery, trees, birds, and walkways. Visitors are requested to respect the Cemetery by-laws and treat the grounds with respect, keeping in mind it is a place for the interment of the dead.

The Cemetery will take all reasonable steps to protect the property assigned to Rights Holders, but it assumes no liability or responsibility for any loss of or damage to shrubs, trees, gardens, monuments, or markers as these are the sole responsibility of the Rights Holders unless such loss or damage can be attributed to carelessness or neglect on the part of the Cemetery Staff.

DEFINITIONS:

Cemetery: shall mean Crown Cemetery located on lot 28 Concession 8 Township of Puslinch County of Wellington.

Board: shall mean the duly appointed or elected Board of Trustees for Crown Cemetery.

Chairman: shall mean the chairman of the Board of Trustees for Crown Cemetery.

Secretary-Treasurer: shall mean the Secretary-Treasurer appointed by the Board of Trustees for Crown Cemetery.

Caretaker: shall mean the person appointed by the Board of Trustees as caretaker of Crown Cemetery.

Lot: shall mean any plot or grave containing one or more graves.

Grave: shall mean any burial space of sufficient area for one opening for an adult and having a minimum size of 8 ft by 42”.

Children’s Grave: shall mean any burial space not less than 8 ft. by 42”.

Right owner: shall mean the party or parties listed in the records of the cemetery as having interment rights.

Plan: shall mean the plan of the cemetery approved by the Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations of Ontario.

Interment Rights Certificate: shall mean the certificate issued by the Cemetery Board to the purchaser of interment rights.

Care and Maintenance Fund: shall mean that fund in which all monies received by the Board for care and Maintenance of lots or graves has been invested.

General Maintenance Account: shall mean that account which has been set aside for maintenance of the cemetery and for services rendered in connection with its operation.

Trust Funds: shall mean those funds which a trustee may invest and which are defined in the Trustees Act.

Monument: shall mean any permanent memorial.

Marker: shall mean any stone, granite or marble set flush with the surface of the ground and used to mark the location of a grave. ‘Foot marker’: used in a regular (full sized) plot. ‘Flat Marker’: used in designated cremation section.

Corner Posts: Also called stones or markers. shall mean any stone or other land marks flush with the surface of the ground and used to indicate the corners of a lot.

INTRODUCTION

The following By-Laws are in compliance with the Ontario Cemeteries Act revised and the regulations made under the Act as proclaimed on April 1st 1992 and they replace all previous rules, regulations, and by-laws. The by-laws are made for the benefit of Interment Rights Holders as a whole with the object of maintaining and improving the Cemetery. Your co-operation in respecting the By-Laws is therefore appreciated.

By-Laws are subject to change from time to time as circumstances may require and subject to the approval of the Registrant.

In any case where there is any doubt as to the interpretation of the By-Laws, the Secretary or the Cemetery Board or their designate shall provide the necessary clarification. All procedures will be conducted in accordance with Provincial regulatory statutes and requirements.

Crown Cemetery Puslinch reserves the right at its cost to correct any error that may be made by it and its staff and there shall be no further responsibility to the victim of such mistakes.

GENERAL REGULATIONS:

Rights Holders are responsible for all Cemetery charges.

Dogs and other animals are prohibited in the Cemetery at all times.

Proper receptacles are provided for rubbish, weeds, decayed flowers, and plants etc. The throwing of rubbish on graves, roads, or walks in any part of the Cemetery is prohibited.

Borders, fences, railings, walls, copings, and hedges around graves or gardens, while previously allowed, are henceforth prohibited. The staff has the right to remove any borders etc. on giving 30 days written notice to the owners.

Owners may not change the grading of any lot, make any walk, cut any sod or move corner stones or markers. Owners will be responsible for the costs of any restoration.

The Cemetery will not be responsible for the loss of or damage to any article left on any grave.

Visitors are welcome during open hours 8 a.m. to dusk seven days a week.

Children under the age of 12 years are not admitted to the grounds unless accompanied by an adult who shall be responsible for their good conduct. Playing or climbing on monuments is strictly forbidden.

The speed limit on Cemetery roads is 10 miles (15 km) per hour.

The discharge of firearms is permitted only for military funerals and provided that the Secretary is notified in advance. Fireworks or other noisy objects which disturb the peace of the Cemetery are prohibited.

Any complaints by Rights Holders or visitors should be made to the Secretary or Superintendent.

The Secretary and/or the Superintendent and/or the Chairman of the Cemetery Board in concert have the right to make final and binding decisions on behalf of the Cemetery Board in matters of urgency.

Soliciting work of any type is prohibited in the Cemetery.

All persons are prohibited from taking flowers either wild or cultivated or breaking any tree, shrub or plant or writing upon, defacing, or injuring any statue, fence or other structure in or belonging to the Cemetery.

No gratuities shall be given to any officer or employees nor shall any reward be given any personal service or attention.

Rights Holders are urged to advise the Cemetery if any have a change of address.

SALE OF INTERMENT RIGHTS:

Crown Cemetery Puslinch retains ownership of all lands within the Cemetery. The purchaser of any plot purchases only the right to inter remains in the plot. Interment Rights to individual lots or groups of lots are sold at prices as listed in the Tariff of Rates which is a Public document. Terms of sale are listed on the Contract for Interment Rights and described in more detail in the By-Laws.

Interment Rights may only be sold by the Cemetery Board.

To ensure correctness of records of ownership, the transfer of ownership of Interment Rights is not binding upon the Cemetery until a duly executed transfer document has been issued by the Cemetery Board. Transfers will be made upon receipt of written notice and the payment of a transfer fee as set out in the Tariff of Rates. Certificates of Interment Rights documents must be returned to the Cemetery so a new Certificate can be issued.

At the time of sale, the Cemetery will provide each Rights Holder with;
a) A copy of the Contract for Interment Rights
b) A copy of the Cemetery By-Laws and
c) Upon payment in full a certificate of Interment Rights

The Certificate will be issued in the name of one person only, so if the purchase of Interment Rights is for a husband and wife, they should decide in advance in whose name the document and the Rights will be registered.

These papers are legal documents and should be filed with the Interment Rights Holder’s important papers. Rights Holders are encouraged to discuss the ownership of Interment Rights with their family members and to make advance reservations for various graves with the Secretary to avoid confusion in the future.

No interment will be made without the written permission of the Interment Rights Holder or their authorized representative.

In order to maintain continuity purchases of Interment Rights will follow in sequence in designated rows until each row is complete. The Cemetery will attempt to give purchasers a choice of locations where possible.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF CEMETERY LOTS

All prices for Cemetery Interment Rights and Services shall be as set out in the most recent Tariff of Rates filed with the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations Cemeteries Branch. Prices for Interment Rights shall include the applicable portion for deposit to the Cemetery’s Care and Maintenance Fund (formerly known as the Perpetual Care Fund). Interest from this Fund will be used to maintain the Cemetery in perpetuity.

The deposit to the Care and Maintenance Fund shall be as specified in the Regulations made under the Cemeteries Act and Regulations.
Current rates are:
(a) For in ground graves for the interment of an adult, child, or infant is 40% of the selling price or $150.00, whichever is greater.
(b) For in ground graves for the interment of cremated remains is 40% of rates.
All interment rights sold after June 1st 1992 are under the Care and Maintenance Fund.

OWNERSHIP OF RIGHTS:

The question of who should have the right to interment in a lot after the death of the Interment Rights Holder is often asked and the following is the Cemetery policy:
(a) The surviving spouse shall have the first right of interment. On the death of both the Interment Rights Holders and their spouse, the children of issue have equal ownership rights.
(b) The original purchaser may at any time designate in writing the names of such persons having permission to be interred in the lot. If such information is recorded on the books of the Cemetery it shall prevail.
(c) Where no arrangements have been made by the Interment Rights Holder for future interments, the right of succession to interment rights may be proven or ownership transfers may be once ownership is proven as follows:
(i) In the case of intestacy or where the plot has not been listed in the will, the Cemetery will recognize as Interment Rights Holder that person listed as receiving the residue of the estate or that party designated in a signed agreement executed by the immediate heirs.
(ii) In the case of a devise, the production of and depositing with the Cemetery of a certified copy of the will and probate.

RESALES:

Where Interment Rights Holders wish to sell their rights to any unused graves, only the Cemetery may purchase these rights. No transfer fee will be charged on such re-sales to the Cemetery. In cases where monuments, markers, or corner stones encroach upon the lots being sold, it shall be the vendor’s responsibility to have such encroachments removed at their expense.

On the buy-backs by the Cemetery, it will be established what amount was paid by the purchaser for the rights and this amount less any amount the Cemetery has paid into the Care and Maintenance Fund or the predecessor of such a fund will be refunded to the Rights Holder. If the Cemetery cannot determine the amount paid by the purchaser for the Interment Rights, the repurchase price is $50.00.

The Cemetery may refuse to repurchase Interment Rights lots where any encroachments would prevent the resale of the lot or lots.

INTERMENTS AND DISINTERMENTS

Crown Cemetery provides two (2) types of lots for interment of human remains as follows:
Adult interment lots are a minimum of 42”x10’
Child interment lots are same as adult 42”x10’.
Infant’s interment lots (for newborns up to 30 days) shall be interred in normal grave with the possibility of two interments (of newborns).
Cremation lots for interment of cremated remains are 2’x2 1/2’.
Infants, children and cremated remains may be interred in adult grave.

Provincial permits issued by the Division Registrar showing that the death has been registered must be deposited with the Secretary or Superintendent before the interment can take place.

A Certificate of Cremation signed by an official at the crematorium must be deposited with the Secretary or Superintendent before the interment of any cremated remains can take place.

In each case of interment, a written statement giving the name, place of birth, late residence (with street address if any), age, date of death, place of death, address of the deceased’s nearest relatives, times of interment, location of interment, and name of Funeral Home and medical attendant must be furnished so that an accurate register can be kept. The type, length, and width of the outer case shall also be given. The Cemetery will not be held responsible for any errors resulting from wrong directions or lack of specific information.

The Cemetery will not be responsible for errors or misunderstandings where orders for interments are given by telephone. When a funeral director or other party orders the location of a grave opening, no change of location will be permitted after the grave has been opened except at the expense of the person or persons who ordered the interment. Precise and proper instructions are necessary to avoid errors and confusion. Verbal orders must be confirmed in writing at the time of the interment.

If a stone is encountered which is too large to be removed by a back hoe, another grave will be offered. No effort will be made to jackhammer or blast the stone as this may compromise other graves. If the rock encroaches a family plot where interments exist, please reference the “Disinterment’s” section of this document for information.

To comply with Provincial Regulations, the holder of Interment Rights or their legal representative must give written permission for the opening of any grave.

Each grave shall be of a standard depth to give a covering of earth sufficient to comply with current requirements of the various government regulations.

Double-depth interments are not allowed in the Cemetery.

Only the remains of human beings may be interred in the Cemetery. Under no circumstances will dogs, cats, or other pets be placed in any grave vault.

No winter interments, storage provided for Interment Rights Holders.

No interment will be made on a Sunday except on a doctor’s certificate that burial must be made within 24 hours of death in accordance with regulations of the Ontario Ministry of Health for the control of communicable diseases.

Funerals shall be allowed in the Cemetery only between the hours of nine (9) o’clock in the forenoon and five (5) o’clock in the afternoon unless by permission of the Board.

No interment or disinterment will be permitted in any lot against which charges are due and unpaid and shall be subject to the Tariff of Rates in force at the time.

All adult in-ground interments must have a cement outer container (vault or crypt style).

The cremated remains of no more than one (1) person shall be interred in a cremation grave.

The remains of two (2) infants may be interred in a standard grave (infants up to 30 days).

Monuments are permitted on a child grave. Flat markers are also allowed.

In a standard (42”x10 foot minimum) grave, the remains of no more than three (3) persons will be permitted; i.e. one regular interment plus two (2) cremated remains; or two (2) regular interments (infants) plus one (1) cremated remains; or three (3) cremated remains.

Notice of interment shall be given to the Cemetery at least 36 hours in advance of the service. For interment of cremated remains, a minimum of 24 hours notice is required.

The Grounds Superintendent, their assistant, or other persons in the employ of the Cemetery must be in attendance at all interments and disinterments.

The use of special apparatus such as tents and canopies is allowed but only with the prior permission of the Secretary. In all cases, the funeral director who provided for the funeral service shall be responsible for the installation of any such apparatus and any repairs required as a result of its use.

DISINTERMENTS:

Written consent of both the interment rights owner or their legal representative and the Wellington Medical Officer of Health or their appointee are required before any disinterment can take place. An order of the Provincial Court or Coroner may also be cause for disinterment or as provided in the Regulations under the Cemetery Act.

The signature of the Medical Officer of Health is not required for the disinterment of cremated remains.

The remains of persons dying from small-pox, scarlet fever, measles, diphtheria, croup, bubonic plague, cholera, epidemic cerebral-spinal meningitis, epidemic anterior poliomyelitis, or AIDS (anti-immune deficiency syndrome) may not be disinterred except under Court order and such orders must meet the regulations under the Public Health Act and Cemeteries Act.

At least seven days notice must be given for disinterment to allow time for necessary documentation and approvals. No member of the public or the deceased’s family may be present during a disinterment. No persons other than required medical officials, funeral directors, cemetery staff, law enforcement officers, or persons contracted to disinter shall be allowed on the Cemetery grounds during any disinterment.

To this end, the Cemetery gates will be closed and staff will be posted to ensure that this regulation is enforced.

Charges for disinterment plus any extraordinary expenses will not be the responsibility of the Board.

RULES FOR CONTRACTORS

Contractors working in the Cemetery are required to supply evidence of insurance in the amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) inclusive of public liability and property damage and including confirmation that there is maximum $1,000.00 deductible applicable to each claim under this policy. The Cemetery will also require evidence of the contractor being in good standing with the Worker’s Compensation Board.

Any work performed by outside contractors shall be under the direction of the Cemetery staff. The contractor shall expeditiously correct any deviations from the specifications and if not done so, the Cemetery may make such correction as required at the contractor’s expense.

Any contractors which may from time to time do work in the Cemetery either for the cemetery or outside companies shall conduct themselves in a manner which is in keeping with the dignity of the Cemetery setting and shall abide by any restrictions as may be imposed by the Superintendent or Secretary on the project on which they are working or on the use of any other part of the Cemetery property.

When any monument, marker, or other type of memorial of any kind is to be removed or an inscription made or cleaning done, permission shall be obtained from the Cemetery. Application for such permission shall be made in writing by the Interment Rights Holder of the lot with a description of the work proposed. Advance notice of at least 24 hours must be given to avoid conflict with the Cemetery maintenance work or funerals.

Workers must cease work if in the immediate vicinity of a funeral from the time of the arrival of the procession until the conclusion of the service. Contractors will not be allowed on the grounds in the evening after 4 p.m. unless by special permission of the Cemetery.

All contractors are required to work in full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations.

Contractors working on the grounds during wet conditions may be requested to use motorized carts or planking to reach the work-site.

FLOWERS, SHRUBS AND PLANTS

Please note: Planting regulations not adhered to will be rectified by Cemetery staff. The following rules are intended to give Rights Holders an opportunity to decorate their graves without causing a nuisance to neighboring owners or any disruption to staff carrying out their duties.

Dwarf trees or shrubs are allowed on lots when planted beside (in line with) the monuments and under the supervision of the Superintendent. Only dwarf or ornamental types are allowed and they must not grow higher than the monument or encroach on any neighboring lands. Cemetery staff has the right to trim or remove any trees or shrubs or any parts thereof which are considered unsightly or detrimental without notice.

Flower beds are permitted at the head (monument end) of the grave extending a maximum of 12 inches from the front of the monument. If there is no monument, flower beds shall be placed where the monument would ordinarily be. The flower bed may extend the full width of the grave(s), however must not encroach upon the corner stones or neighboring graves. Any flower bed not being properly maintained will be removed by Cemetery staff. In matters of dispute, the Superintendent’s opinion shall prevail.

Cut flowers and wreaths, either real or artificial, may be placed within the 12 inches allotted for garden space at the head of the grave. Artificial flowers are not recommended during the summer months as they tend to fade, dry out, fall apart, and get blown around the Cemetery. The staff has the right to remove any unsightly real or artificial flowers at any time.

Winter wreaths are allowed from October 1st to April 1st only. They should be securely fastened down to prevent tipping and blowing around. All wreaths and artificial material must be removed by the owners by April 1st to facilitate grass cutting and to preserve the overall appearance of the grounds. After April 1st, the Cemetery staff has the right to remove and dispose of any wreaths left on the grounds. This includes wreaths fastened to the tops of monuments. Staff will also remove any unsightly artificial material in the gardens.

Floral tributes, both real and artificial, may remain on a grave for five (5) days following an interment after which time they will be removed and disposed of by Cemetery staff.

Owners are requested to refrain from using any materials which could be broken, vandalized or create a danger for staff or visitors. Items not allowed include; nails, wire, steel rods, hanging baskets, enclosed boxes, wooden crosses, ceramic ornaments, and articles of glass. Glass is particularly dangerous and all glass containers will immediately be removed by staff. The use of shatterproof glass is recommended.

The Cemetery tries to keep all graves reasonably graded, topped up with sod, and mowed and to keep all trees, shrubs, flowering, or other plants planted by the Cemetery throughout the grounds cultivated and trimmed.

Planting and installation of borders around flat markers is prohibited.

The Cemetery accepts no responsibility for reseeding flower beds previously planted and maintained by the public.

Topsoil on the grounds is for the use of the Cemetery. Visitors are asked to bring their own topsoil, loam, and other planting materials for their private gardens.

Cemetery staff is absolved of all liability for moving and removing trees, shrubs, roots, and gardens where deemed necessary for opening a grave for an interment.

MONUMENTS AND MARKERS

The custom of marking graves with a permanent monument or marker is completely optional and the timing of such an arrangement is discretionary.

Monuments, markers, and other forms of memorials will be allowed with the permission of the Cemetery and in accordance with practices and tariffs prevailing at the time permission is given.

When Interment Rights are purchased for a lot or group of lots, a set of four corner stones will be installed by the Cemetery and charged to the owner. The price of the corner stones includes sandblasting a family name (limit 8 letters and spaces) or initials on the stones plus installation. A set of 2 corner stones (one initial only) in the cremation section will be installed by the Cemetery and charged to the owner.

For the purpose of these regulations, a monument shall be understood to mean any permanent memorial of acceptable material. Acceptable material includes granite and marble. No sandstone, wood, glass, or limestone materials will be allowed.

Monuments and memorials are considered to be the property of the Interment Rights Holder. The maintenance of monuments and memorials (as required under the Cemetery Act and its Regulations) is carried on under the Care and Maintenance Fund and all monuments and memorials installed after July 1st 1992 are covered by this plan. Owners of monuments and memorials installed prior to the introduction of the Care and Maintenance Fund may have them placed under this system on payment of the Care and Maintenance tariff.

No monument or flat marker shall be permitted or erected on a lot until the price of the Interment Rights and any accrued charges or expenses on said lot have paid in full. Installation of flat markers and foundations for upright monuments will not take place until the gravesite has been suitably landscaped. A staking fee of $50 will be charged for the placement of a foundation or foot marker. The location and timing of such placement must be coordinated with the caretaker. The caretaker will perform the installation of all foot/flat markers.

Monuments to be erected for Rights Holders shall be set upon adequate foundations to be installed by private contractors or other persons working with the written authority of the Cemetery. Foundations must be a minimum of five (5) feet deep, 14 inches wide, and the exact length of monument base for single adult graves. Note base sizes in ‘monument sizes’.

No foundations may be laid without the written consent of the Rights Holder and the Cemetery.

Monument foundations are poured between May 15 and October 30. After October 30, foundations will only be completed if the weather is suitable.

No more than one upright monument shall be erected on any one plot (single grave). One flat marker, commonly known as a foot marker, will be allowed in addition to (or in place of) upright monuments with the written permission of the Cemetery. Foot markers shall be placed at the end of the grave furthest from the upright monument and must be flush with the ground. Maximum size for a foot marker is 8x14 inches and the minimum thickness is 4 inches.

Inscriptions on all single or double grave monuments must face the graves. On four-grave or larger plots where the monument is centered on the graves; inscriptions may be on both sides of the monument.

Where a monument is marking more than one grave, it is the responsibility of the person making application to ensure the monument’s inscription corresponds with the correct sides or location of the burials.

Should it be necessary to remove a monument or marker for the purpose of interment, the Rights Holder shall be responsible for all costs.

No upright monuments may be delivered to the Cemetery for installation until the concrete foundation has been completed.

Any monument company employees, contracted employees, and/or authorized individuals carrying out any monument work in the Cemetery shall be responsible for the restoration or repair of any damages to the Cemetery grounds or fixtures resulting from their actions.

The Cemetery may remove any monument or marker placed in the cemetery if such should fall into disrepair and/or become unsightly. The Cemetery will forward written notification prior to undertaking this action to the last known address of the owner of the rights. Monuments and markers removed from the grave sites will be stored for a period of not more than 20 years.

A person making application for the placement of a monument or marker does so at their own risk. The Cemetery does not accept any responsibility for resolving disputes between surviving family members or friends resulting from the placement or inscription on a monument.

No inscription shall be placed on any memorial which is not in keeping with the dignity and decorum of the Cemetery.

All work performed on Cemetery grounds which involves digging or placing of any items in the ground can only be done by authorized Cemetery personnel or authorized sub-contractors.

The Cemetery assumes no responsibility for missing or damaged vases, flowers, wreaths, statues, crosses, candles, or lanterns.

Monument Sizes:

Restrictions apply to monument widths, heights, and thicknesses as follows:
(a) Single adult graves may have a monument up to a maximum of 3 feet 6 inches in height and a maximum base length of 24 inches.
(b) Double graves may have a monument up to a maximum to 4 feet in height and a maximum base length of 75% of the width of the plot.
(c) Only flat markers will be allowed on graves on the cremation section. These must not be above ground level or exceed 12x20 inches for a single or 12x40 inches for a double plot.
(d) No upright monuments shall be less than 8 inches in thickness at the narrowest point. No flat markers shall be less than 4 inches in thickness at the narrowest point.
(e) The only exceptions to the thickness rule are for standard veteran’s graves provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs and crosses or statues attached to the top of the monument. Crosses or statues must be 4 inches in thickness but must be attached with a 3/4 inch diameter cadmium plated threaded rod that goes at least 3 inches into the base of the cross or statue and at least 3 inches into the top of the monument. Crosses and statues must also be secured with an epoxy-like compound.
(f) Bases for upright monuments must be at least 3 inches wider and longer than the die stone (monument).

MONUMENT AND MARKER CARE & MAINTENANCE LEVIES:

In accordance with Section 30 of the Cemeteries Act and Regulations, a prescribed amount shall be paid into the Care and Maintenance Fund of the Cemetery upon the installation of a flat or a foundation for a monument as follows:
(a) For a flat marker measuring at least (173 square inches)-$100.00
(b) For upright monuments measuring 1.22 meters (4 feet) or less in height and 1.22 meters (4 feet) or less in length including the base-$200.00
(c) For upright monuments measuring more than 1.22 meters (4 feet) in either height or length including the base-$400.00

Purchasers of markers and monuments are responsible for all levies and the fees paid in advance of the installation of all foundations, markers, and monuments. Before a marker is installed, the person on behalf of whom the marker is to be installed shall pay the prescribed amount to the cemetery operator in accordance with Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act 2002 (FBCSA).

CARE AND MAINTENANCE FUND:

The Provincially-regulated Care and Maintenance Fund is deposited with a trustee and the interest from the fund is used to cover general maintenance and upkeep of the Cemetery. Such funds are for grass, roadways, trees, snow and leaf removal, lighting, signage, gates, water lines, cemetery planting areas, weed control, sunken graves or flat markers, equipment and tools, and monument safety.

Care and Maintenance Funds do not cover shrubs or flowers on the graves as these are the property of the Rights Holders who are responsible for their maintenance. Park benches may also be donated. Commemorative plaques may be installed on items donated.

These By-Laws of Crown Cemetery Puslinch were approved by the Cemeteries Branch Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations and came into force on August 21 1992.