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General Rules

Cemetery Rules are posted at all three cemeteries. Complete rules and regulations are available at the Town Hall. The funeral director will contact the sexton of a funeral, its date and time.

  1. Hinckley Township has three cemeteries. All three are owned and maintained by Hinckley Township. Locations: Maple Hill Cemetery, on Rt. 303(Center Rd) west of Ridge Rd., top of hill. Ridge Cemetery, on Rt. 303(Center Rd.) East of River Rd, one hill before State Rd. Beach Cemetery, At intersections of Ledge and Kellogg, on Kellogg.
  2. It serves all persons and faiths with equal respect. It offers traditional burial in Beach and Ridge Cemeteries. Maple Hill cemetery offers traditional, cremation and baby sections
  3. The grounds are open at sunrise and closed at sunset every day of the year.
  4. The cemetery is maintained by the service department. All lawns are mowed by a private contractor.
  5. All persons are strictly prohibited from plucking any plants, whether wild or cultivated, injuring any tree or shrub, marring any landmark, or in any way defacing the grounds of the cemeteries.
  6. All requests or orders for special work on any lot or grave must be channeled through the cemetery office. No employee is permitted to perform such services without written or oral instructions from said office.
  7. Sexton can be contacted through the township office or cell phone. The sexton is on call for emergency. Appointments, if necessary can be arranged.
  8. Hinckley Township will use reasonable care in that maintenance employees, will do their work properly and carefully. However considering and recognizing the vulnerability of grave, lot markers and memorials as well as floral tributes., Hinckley Township distinctly disclaims any responsibility or liability for accidents or damage to such items resulting from the ordinary hazards of cemetery work.
  9. Hinckley Township shall establish the grade of all lots, lawns and driveways, and shall direct all general landscaping, surveying, and improvements within the cemetery.

The Cemetery is maintained for the use and benefit of the public, and such Rules and Regulations as have been adopted for its care and conduction are designed to give all Lot Owners equal rights and protection therein. All visitors are requested to respect the solemnity of the place, and strictly observe the Rules & Regulations which have been established by the Trustees for the purpose of securing quiet and good order at all times within the grounds.