Town of Farmington Cemetery Information & Rules

 

The Town of Farmington maintains its cemeteries as places of respect, remembrance, and reflection. Cemetery lots and graves are available for purchase by individuals who wish to establish a final resting place for themselves or their loved ones. Please contact the Cemetery Sexton, Phil Durrant, to inquire about available sites: 715-281-8747. 

Grave Purchases & Ownership

• Cemetery graves are sold only for the burial of human remains and may not be used for any other purpose.
• Each cemetery lot contains two (2) grave sites.
• Each grave site allows:
  • One full-body burial and one cremation, or
  • Up to two cremations
• The cost is $500 per grave site, which includes perpetual care provided by the Town of Farmington.
• Payments should be made payable to the Town of Farmington. Once payment is received, the Town Clerk will issue a deed for the purchased grave site.

Please note:

• The Town of Farmington does not buy back cemetery lots or graves, and refunds are not provided after purchase.
• If a grave owner no longer needs their grave site, they may relinquish their burial rights by completing a Quit Claim Deed through the Town Clerk. There is no fee to file the Quit Claim Deed; however, it must be notarized.
• Any transfer of ownership must follow the Town’s transfer policy and receive Town approval before the new owner receives rights to the grave site.

 

Cemetery Care & Decorations

All grave sites include perpetual care, meaning the Town maintains the cemetery grounds. Perpetual care does not include:

• Repair or maintenance of gravestones or monuments.
• Planting or maintaining flowers, shrubs, or other landscaping placed by individuals.

 

To allow for proper mowing and cemetery maintenance:

• Decorations, flowers, urns, or planters must be placed within 6 inches of the base of the monument and remain in line with the row of monuments.
• Only potted plants, urns, or planters are permitted. Planting flowers, trees, or shrubs directly into the ground is not allowed.
• Seasonal flowers must be removed by October 1st.
• Winter decorations must be removed by April 1st.
• Fragile or breakable items, including glass or ceramic decorations, candle holders, porcelain items, and decorations with glass parts, are prohibited and may be removed by cemetery maintenance.

 

Monuments & Headstones

• Each grave may have one headstone, marker, or monument.
• All monuments must have a proper solid foundation.
• Military markers must be installed flush with the ground.
• Gravestones and monuments must be installed by a professional monument maker or memorial mason.
• Any additional structures or placements require approval from the Farmington Town Board.

 

Burial Information

• A concrete, slate, copper, or similar burial vault is required for all full-body burials.
• The Cemetery Sexton must receive notice before any interment.
• Grave digging fees are handled through the funeral home responsible for the burial.
• All outstanding charges to the Town and funeral home must be paid before burial takes place.

 

Cemetery Visiting Rules

For the safety and respect of all visitors, the following are not permitted on cemetery grounds:

• Firearms (except during approved military funerals)
• Pets (except service animals)
• Recreational vehicles
• Food or beverages
• Fireworks
• Loitering

The Town of Farmington appreciates everyone’s cooperation in helping maintain the dignity and beauty of our cemeteries. Complete cemetery rules and regulations are available below.

Cemetery Rules and Regulations

Cemetery Plot Transfer Policy #6.01

Cemetery Plot Transfer Application