Rules

New Park Cemetery

4536 Horn Lake Rd.
Effective July 1, 2020

Markers & Memorials

A) Material

  • All permanent markers must be solid Granite or Marble.
  • Bronze markers must be mounted on a granite base with a 2-inch border.
  • No other marker or memorial materials are allowed.

B) Sizes & Requirements for Specific Gardens

  • Upright markers: max 4 ft height, 3 ft length, 14 in base width; min die/base 6″ thick.
  • Flat markers: 4″–6″ thick; beveled markers allowed if within 6″ max.
  • Single grave upright base: min 24″x12″x6″, max 36″x16″x8″. Infant base: max 10″x20″.
  • Side-by-side base: min 40″x12″x4″, max 70″x16″x6″. Upright base can be 8″ thick if die matches.
  • No uprights/slants allowed in flat-only gardens: Bethany, Hope, Prayer, Serenity, Tranquility, Eternity, Eternal Life.
  • Flush-only markers: Single (min 28″x14″x4″, max 36″x16″x4″), Double (min 48″x14″x4″, max 60″x16″x4″).
  • All flat markers (since 6/1/02) must meet minimum sizes in section 5a & 3.
  • Flat markers must have rocked edges — no sawn/smooth edges allowed.
  • No laser/photo etchings in granite. Porcelain photo portraits are allowed.
  • Outside monument companies must have signed design approval from New Park Cemetery, Inc.

C) Temporary Markers

  • Approved temporary markers allowed but not guaranteed against damage/loss.
  • No foundations allowed on temporary markers.

D) Installation

  • All installations by New Park Cemetery staff only.
  • Fee: 26¢ per square inch of ground covered. Pay before or at delivery.
  • Marker location: West end for West/East graves, North end for North/South.
  • Deliveries accepted: Tues–Thurs, 10 AM – 3 PM.
  • Installation within 30 days of delivery (weather permitting), not before 45 days after burial.
  • Vases must be pre-mounted (anchor bolt or flush mount).

Grave Liners & Vaults

A) Requirements

  • Rigid containers required for all burials (crypts, liners, concrete/steel vaults).
  • Wooden boxes only for infants in babyland section.
  • Max vault size: 34″ wide x 90″ long. Larger vaults require two plots.

Interments & Disinterments

A) Requirements

  • Only New Park staff or authorized reps may perform interments/disinterments.
  • Signed interment/disinterment form required 48 hrs prior.
  • Pre-paid services must present an interment deed as proof.

Cremation Niches

  • One cremains per niche in sealed rigid urn (max 10″x10″x10″).
  • Only cemetery staff may open/close niches.
  • No attachments allowed on niche fronts, except approved porcelain portrait.
  • Engraving by cemetery or approved third party; standard layout enforced.

Miscellaneous Rules

  • No items (memorials, plants, etc.) may be added/removed without written consent.
  • Flowers are temporary and may be removed as needed.
  • If a space is unusable, a space of equal size/value will be offered.
  • Visitors must comply with Tenn. Code 46-3-102 and related laws.
  • Disruptive behavior or profanity incurs $500 civil fine.
  • Rules may change anytime without written notice.