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Burial Arrangements & Fees
The fees below are in effect as of January 1, 2020.
| Sale of Sections | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult | $850.00 |
| Infant | $425.00 |
| Veteran in Veteran's Section (Resident)1 | $0 |
| Veteran in Veteran's Section (non-resident) | $750.00 |
| Veteran's Spouse | $750.00 |
| Columbarium | Fee |
|---|---|
| Niche 5 Double Niche 5 | $1,400.00 $2,800.00 |
| Opening & Closing Graves | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult2 | $850.00 |
| Infant - Weekdays2 | $425.00 |
| Cremation - Weekdays2,3 | $550.00 |
| Disinterment | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult4 | $1,500.00 |
| Infant4 | $750.00 |
| Adult Cremation4 buried in lot | $750.00 |
| Columbarium Niche4 | $150.00 |
| Setting of Stones | Fee |
|---|---|
| Veteran in Veteran's Section | $100.00 |
| Veteran not in Veteran's Section | $125.00 |
| Misc | Fee |
|---|---|
| Lot Location & Inspection Fee for Foundations | $25.00 |
| Fee for a Copy of Certificate of Interment Rights | $20.00 |
| Lot or Niche Transfer Fee | $30.00 |
1 To qualify for the resident rate, a driver’s license, recent utility bill or voter registration must be provided that shows the deceased lived within Newton city limits within 90 days of death.
2 Any weekday closing of graves that begin after 2:30 pm will incur and additional $100.00 fee; Saturdays additional $200.00; Sundays and Holidays additional $250.00.
3 $50.00 for each additional cremation opening & closing in same section and on same day.
4 The City of Newton is not liable for damages that occur to the vault or urn.
5 Niche purchases include bronze name plaque and opening/closing to place urn.