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Home My WebLink AboutChapter 213 - Columbaria and Mausolea in Municipal Cemeteries FACILITY Chapter 213 COLUMBARIA AND MAUSOLEA IN MUNICIPAL CEMETERIES Article 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS 213.1.1 Operation-in Woodland Cemetery-authorized 213.1.2 Provisions-regulations-Chapter 210-exception 213.1.3 Service-performed by cemetery Staff-fees prescribed 213.1.4 Embellishments-lights-prohibited-exceptions 213.1.5 Repealed:By-law 2009-056,23 March,2009 213.1.6 Visiting hours-inside mausolea-key at office 213.1.7 Visiting hours-outdoor niches Article 2 CRYPT REGULATIONS 213.2.1 One casket-per crypt-maximum 213.2.2 One vase-attached to crypt-as approved-permitted 213.2.3 Vase-Tariff of Charges-installation-cemetery Staff 213.2.4 Arrangement-artificial-fresh-permitted 213.2.5 Arrangement-removal-when unsightly 213.2.6 Photographs-approved type-permitted 213.2.7 Picture frames-maximum Size-mounting 213.2.8 Inscriptions-approval required-by Manager 213.2.9 Inscriptions-production methods 213.2.10 Shutter-removal-replacement-by Staff-fee KITCHENER 213.1 AUGUST 2009 COLUMBARIA MAUSOLEA Article 3 NICHE REGULATIONS 213.3.1 Cremated remains two per niche-maximum 213.3.2 Vases-not permitted 213.3.3 Vases-not permitted-exception 213.3.4 Photographic images-granite niche front 213.3.5 Photographic images-glass fronted niche 213.3.6 Memorialization 213.3.7 Placement of cremated remains-opening and closing of niches 213.3.8 Embellishments Article 4 GARDEN OF HOPE MAUSOLEUM 213.4.1 Regulations-unless otherwise applicable 213.4.2 Entombment-inumment-limitations 213.4.3 Embellishments-crypt-vesper lights-candles 213.4.4 Embellishments-crypt-one approved vase/light 213.4.5 Flowers-fresh-artificial-prohibited 213.4.6 Repealed:By-law 2003-217,24 November,2003 213.4.7 Repealed:By-law 2009-056,23 March,2009 213.4.8 Embellishments-attached to niches-prohibited 213.4.9 Photographs-approved types-only 213.4.10 Picture frames-available-from cemetery-fee 213.4.11 Photograph-one per crypt-exception-Family 2's 213.4.12 Photograph-location-Family 2's-other 213.4.13 Photograph-on niche-prohibited 213.4.14 Inscriptions-crypts-approval-drawings-required 213.4.15 Drawings-signed by rights holder-dealer AUGUST 2009 213.2 KITCHENER 213.1.1 COLUMBARIA MAUSOLEA 213.1.2 213.4.16 Drawings-approved-copy to dealer with shutter 213.4.17 Crypt shutter-lay out-requirements 213.4.18 Crypt shutter-inscription-style-lettering 213.4.19 Embellishments-other than supplied upon purchase 213.4.20 Cross symbol-permitted-limitation 213.4.21 Shutters-replacement-by cemetery staff-fee 213.4.22 Repealed:By-law 2009-056,23 March,2009 213.4.23 Repealed:By-law 2009-056,23 March,2009 Article 5 REPEAL-ENACTMENT- CONDITIONAL 213.5.1 By-law-previous 213.5.2 Effective date-approval required Approval received-May 12, 1995 Approval received-September 8,2000 Approval received-January 22,2004 Approval received-June 30,2009 Article 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS 213.1.1 Operation-in Woodland Cemetery- authorized The Manager of Cemeteries is hereby authorised to establish and operate one or more Columbaria and Mausolea in the City pursuant to the provisions stated in this Chapter.By-law 95-48,27 March,1995;By-law 2009-056,23 March,2009. 213.1.2 Provisions-regulations-Chapter 210- exception The provisions and regulations of Chapter 210 of The City of Kitchener Mu- nicipal Code shall apply mutatis mutandis to the use of the said Columbaria and Mausolea except insofar as they directly conflict with the provisions and regulations stated in this Chapter, in which case the provisions of this Chapter shall govern. KITCHENER 213.3 AUGUST 2009 213.1.3 COLUMBARIA MAUSOLEA 213.2.5 213.1.3 Service-performed by cemetery staff-fees prescribed All entombments,inumments and removals,as well as the opening and seal- ing of crypts and niches shall be performed by cemetery staff for the fees set out in the Tariff of Charges as prescribed by Council from time to time. 213.1.4 Embellishments-lights-prohibited-exceptions All crypt and niche embellishments, including the use of vesper lights and candles,are prohibited except as expressly permitted as set out in Articles 2 and 3 inclusive. 213.1.5 Repealed: By-law 2009-056,23 March,2009 213.1.6 Visiting hours-inside mausolea-key at office Crypts and niches located inside mausolea may be visited on weekdays be- tween the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.by obtaining the key from the cemetery office. 213.1.7 Visiting hours-outdoor niches Outdoor niches may be visited daily from one-half hour after sunrise to one-half hour prior to sunset. Article 2 CRYPT REGULATIONS 213.2.1 One casket-per crypt- maximum No more than one casket containing human remains may be placed in any crypt. 213.2.2 One vase-attached to crypt-as approved-permitted One vase approved by the Manager of Cemeteries or designate may be at- tached to any crypt. 213.2.3 Vase-Tariff of Charges-installation-cemetery staff Vases are available as per the Tariff of Charges and shall be installed by cemetery staff. 213.2.4 Arrangement- artificial-fresh-permitted Artificial and fresh arrangements/wreaths are permitted year around. By-law 95-48,27 March, 1995. 213.2.5 Arrangement-removal-when unsightly Fresh and artificial arrangements will be removed by cemetery staff as they become unsightly or neglected.By-law 95-48,27 March, 1995. AUGUST 2009 213.4 KITCHENER 213.2.6 COLUMBARIA MAUSOLEA 213.3.4 213.2.6 Photographs-approved type-permitted Only ceramic or porcelain photographic images are permitted. Any frame that is used mustbe approved by the Manager.By-law 2009-056,23 March, 2009. 213.2.7 Picture frames-maximum size-mounting Picture frames shall not exceed 0.076 m(3 in)in height and 0.063 m(2.5 in) in width and shall be permanently attached to the crypt shutter by means of an adhesive or non-corrosive metal fasteners approved by the Manager of Cemeteries or designate.By-law 95-48,27 March,1995;By-law 2009-056, 23 March,2009. 213.2.8 Inscriptions- approval required-by Manager All orders for inscriptions on crypt shutters must be approved by the Man- ager of Cemeteries or designate. 213.2.9 Inscriptions-production methods Inscriptions may be produced by etching or sandblasting the crypt shutter or cast in bronze and affixed to the crypt shutter. 213.2.10 Shutter-removal-replacement-by staff-fee The removal and replacement of a crypt shutter shall be performed only by cemetery staff and at a cost as per the Tariff of Charges. By-law 95-48,27 March, 1995. Article 3 NICHE REGULATIONS 213.3.1 Cremated remains two per niche-maximum No more than two approved receptacles containing cremated human re- mains may be placed in any one niche. 213.3.2 Vases-not permitted Vase installations are not permitted on columbarium units. 213.3.3 Vases-not permitted- exception Vase installations will be permitted on those columbarium units on which vases have been previously installed,prior to the coming into force of this Article.On those units only,one such vase will be permitted per niche,for a fee as set out in the tariff of charges and shall be installed by cemetery staff. 213.3.4 Photographic images- granite niche front Sand blasted and/or etched photographic images and reproductions that are an integral part of the niche front are only allowed on those niches where en- graving is permitted on the surface of the granite niche front. KITCHENER 213.5 AUGUST 2009 213.3.5 COLUMBARIA MAUSOLEA 213.4.5 213.3.5 Photographic images-glass fronted niche In glass fronted niches,only photoceramic pictures are permitted,to a maxi- mum of two in the approved frame as supplied and installed by the City's Cemetery Division for a fee as per the tariff of charges. 213.3.6 Memorialization Memorialization on niche fronts will be in the established format as speci- fied and approved by the Manager or designate for each columbarium unit. 213.3.7 Placement of cremated remains-opening and closing of niches The placement of all cremated remains and the opening and closing of niches shall be performed by cemetery staff for a fee as per the tariff of charges. 213.3.8 Embellishments Embellishments of any kind except as herein allowed will be prohibited within the interior of the niche or on the niche front. By-law 2000-47, 20 March,2000. Article 4 GARDEN OF HOPE MAUSOLEUM 213.4.1 Regulations- unless otherwise applicable The rules outlined in this Chapter shall apply to the Garden of Hope Mauso- leum in Woodland Cemetery where no other specific regulation is stated in this Article. 213.4.2 Entombment-inurnment-limitations No more than one casket containing human remains may be placed in any crypt except those crypts designed as"Family 2's", in which two caskets may be placed.No more than two approved receptacles containing human cremated remains may be placed in a any niche. 213.4.3 Embellishments-crypt-vesper lights-candles The use of vesper lights and candles is strictly prohibited in any crypt. 213.4.4 Embellishments- crypt-one approved vase/light No embellishment may be attached to any crypt with the exception of one approved vase/light unit.This unit may be used for artificial flower arrange- ments.By-law 95-48,27 March, 1995. 213.4.5 Flowers-fresh- artificial-prohibited Fresh flowers and potted plants are strictly prohibited within the interior and exterior of the Garden of Hope Mausoleum and at the memorial stand lo- cated adjacent to the Garden of Hope Mausoleum. By-law 2009-056, 23 March,2009. AUGUST 2009 213.6 KITCHENER 213.4.6 COLUMBARIA MAUSOLEA 213.4.17 213.4.6 Repealed: By-law 2003-217,24 November,2003 213.4.7 Repealed : By-law 2009-056,23 March,2009 213.4.8 Embellishments- attached to niches-prohibited No embellishments/tributes of any kind are permitted to be attached to the niche front or placed in front of the niche wall. By-law 95-48, 27 March, 1995;By-law 2009-056,23 March,2009. 213.4.9 Photographs-approved types-only Only ceramic or porcelain photographic images are permitted and any frame used must be approved by the Manager.By-law 2009-056,23 March,2009. 213.4.10 Picture frames-available-from cemetery-fee Picture frames as approved by the Cemetery Manager are available from cemetery staff as per the Tariff of Charges and shall be installed by cemetery staff. 213.4.11 Photograph-one per crypt-exception-Family 2's Only one photographic reproduction is permitted per crypt with the excep- tion of those crypts identified as"Family 2's"in which case two such repro- ductions are permitted. 213.4.12 Photograph-location-Family 2's-other The location of the reproduction on"Family 2's"shall be one on the top left corner and/or right comer of the crypt.On all other crypts the location shall be on the bottom comer opposite the vase/light unit. 213.4.13 Photograph-on niche-prohibited Photographic images of all types are prohibited on niches. 213.4.14 Inscriptions- crypts-approval- drawings- required All orders for inscriptions must be approved by the Manager of Cemeteries or designate including two full scale or half scale drawings showing the pro- posed inscription in full. 213.4.15 Drawings-signed by rights holder-dealer Drawings of inscriptions must be signed by the holder of the rights to the crypt and the dealer or representative prior to being submitted for approval. 213.4.16 Drawings-approved-copy to dealer with shutter If an inscription order,including the drawings,is approved by the Manager of Cemeteries or designate,one copy will be released to the dealer with the crypt shutter.By-law 95-48,27 March, 1995. 213.4.17 Crypt shutter-lay out-requirements All crypt shutters shall be laid out using the following criteria: KITCHENER 213.7 AUGUST 2009 213.4.18 COLUMBARIA MAUSOLEA 213.4.21 (a) a 0.070 m(2.75 in)polished border shall be maintained around the perimeter of each shutter; (b) a double cut line,with one-half inch between each line,will be incorporated between the edge of the border and the inner panel; (c) the inner panel will be frosted; (d) the family name shall be centred at the top of the shutter, fol- lowed by given names,date of birth,and date of death;and (e) all verse and other associated family information shall be cen- tred at the bottom of the shutter. 213.4.18 Crypt shutter-inscription-style-lettering All inscription work on crypt shutters shall be: (a) sandblasted onto the surface of the shutters using a sand-sunk style; (b) all ettering shall be of the modified Roman type; (c) family names shall be 0.064 m(2.5 in)in height; (d) given names shall be 0.032 m(1.25 in)in height; (e) all other information shall be 0.025 m(1 in)in height; (f) all lettering and associated border definitions shall be treated with a light coating of dark grey lithochrome paint. By-law 95-48,27 March, 1995;By-law 2009-056,23 March,2009. 213.4.19 Embellishments-other than supplied upon purchase No other embellishments except for those supplied as part of the purchase of the crypt shall be permitted.By-law 95-48,27 March, 1995. 213.4.20 Cross symbol-permitted-limitation No other symbols,drawings or etchings in any form are permitted save and except one cross symbol having dimensions no greater than 0.064 m(2.5 in) height and 0.015 m(2 in)in width.Such symbol shall be centred horizontally in the middle of the shutter within the frosted panel and shall be added by means of sandblasting in the aforementioned size and style.By-law 95-48, 27 March, 1995;By-law 2009-056,23 March,2009. 213.4.21 Shutters-replacement-by cemetery staff-fee Replacement shutters shall be provided and installed only by cemetery staff and at a cost as per the Tariff of Charges. AUGUST 2009 213.8 KITCHENER 213.4.22 COLUMBARIA MAUSOLEA 213.4.22 Repealed: By-law 2009-056,23 March,2009 213.4.23 Repealed: By-law 2009-056,23 March,2009 Article 5 REPEAL-ENACTMENT- CONDITIONAL 213.5.1 By-law-previous By-law 87-245, as previously contained in Chapter 213 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code,is hereby repealed. 213.5.2 Effective date- approval required This Chapter shall come into force and take effect upon being approved by the Registrar appointed pursuant to the Cemeteries Act for the Province of Ontario.By-law 95-48,27 March, 1995. Approval received-May 12, 1995 By-law 95-48 was approved by the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations on May 12, 1995,File No.4525. Approval received- September 8,2000 By-law 2000-47 was approved by the Ministry of Consumer and Commer- cial Relations on September 8,2000;File No.4533. Approval received-January 22,2004 By-law 2003-217 was approved by the Ministry of Consumer and Commer- cial Relations on January 22,2004,File No. 04523. Approval received-June 30,2009 By-law 2009-056 was approved by the Ministry of Consumer and Commer- cial Relations on June 30,2009,File No. 04523. KITCHENER 2139 AUGUST 2009