Fairview Cemetery

A Denison Tradition For More Than A Century
Operated as a Perpetual Care Cemetery
Latest Revision April 19, 2010

1. All lots shall be held and used in accordance with the rules of the board of the cemetery, now in force, or hereafter adopted, and lots shall not be used for any purpose other than the burial of the human dead.
2. Lot owners shall not allow interments upon their lots for consideration nor shall any transfer or assignment of any lot or interest therein be valid without the consent of the board and not until all claims against said lots are fully paid.
3. The board will permanently locate each lot as they may decide.
4. Decoration – No lot shall be decorated by its owner or other interested therein, with any tree, shrub, plant or flower in any way without first obtaining the consent of the Superintendent. This does not include the placing of cut or artificial flowers upon the grave.
5. Mounds over graves shall not exceed one (1) inch in height when thoroughly settled and will slope down evenly at the sides and ends, and gradually merge into the surrounding ground.
6. Speed – No driving at a speed greater than ten (10) miles per hour shall be allowed on the grounds.
7. Bicycles, motorcycles, and horses are not allowed within the grounds without the consent of the Superintendent.
8. Picnicking or lying down on lawns or benches is not permitted. Radios must be turned down so that their sound cannot be heard outside the vehicle.
9. Refreshments – persons with refreshments, spirits, wine or malt liquors will not be admitted.
10. Funeral processions shall be under the guidance of the Superintendent after they enter the grounds and shall follow the route suggested by him.
11. Vaults – no vault above ground shall be built anywhere on the grounds without prior permission from the board.
12. Concrete Boxes or other metal containers are to be used. No wooden boxes shall be permitted.
13. Concrete curbs or edging materials of any kind shall not be above ground level.(1)
14. No firearms or persons accompanied by dogs will be admitted.
15. Flat markers are to be used in Blocks 1 and Block 2.(1) Markers must be no larger that 48”x18”x10”. In the Indigent section, flat markers must be no larger than 12”x24”x4” high. Other sections or blocks can use any type of marker that they desire. (3)
16. Block 2 height restriction for the markers removed. This section may use any type of marker. All other requirements will remain in effect. (5)
17. Stones – All stones must have at least four (4) inches of foundation and a two (2) inch border around the stone. All stones must face the same direction.
18. No grave marker or improvements can be added to said property until all claims against said property are fully paid. (1)
19. Temporary grave markers will be removed when a permanent stone is installed or at the end of ninety (90) days after burial. (2)
20. To allow upright monuments in Block 2 Rows 50, 51, 52, and 53 as authorized in board of trustees meeting September 18, 1995. This portion of Block 2 to be renamed Block 2H. (3)
21. All headstones are required to have a foundation. Including Granite or Bronze VA Markers.

                                                                          MONUMENTS

Please be advised, Fairview Cemetery does not set monuments other than government

markers (12" X 20"). You will need to make sure setting arrangements are made with the

monument company you purchase from. Internet providers, or like companies that provide

monuments, may or may not set your monument. Monument companies generally will not set

your family monument unless it was made by them. In an effort to insure that the setting of

your family monuments here at Fairview Cemetery are not delayed or logistically feasible, we

want to encourage you to ask these important questions from whoever you decide to purchase from. Please contact our office if you have any questions at all regarding these important issues at (903) 465-3188.

Rules & Regulations for the Hartley Edwards Veterans Section
Approved by Board of Trustees May 20, 1996

Hartley Edwards Veterans Section Phase II will have the same rules and regulations
As Hartley Edwards Veterans Section Phase I. Approved by Board of Trustees
March 19, 2007.

• Lot sizes are 8 x 10 (2 burials) Veteran and Spouse only.
• Only flat, bronze markers set at ground level and set within one year after burial. (4)
• No trees, shrubs or flowers will be allowed to be planted. No benches, no statues or crosses. (4)
• Artificial or real flowers only in retractable containers on flat bronze markers. (4)
• No decorations of any kind except American Flags on Memorial Day. (4)
• All claims against the property must be satisfied before any burials.

Rules & Regulations for Section 7MG
Approved by Board of Trustees on July 15, 1996

• Lot sizes are 8 x 10 (2 burials).
• Only flat, bronze markers, set at ground level and set within one year after burial. (4)
• No trees, shrubs or flowers planted. No benches, statues or crosses. (4)
• Artificial or real flowers only in retractable containers on flat bronze markers. (4)
• No decorations of any kind except American Flags on Memorial Day. (4)
• All claims against the property must be satisfied before any burials.

PERPETUAL MAINTENANCE OF LOTS AND GRAVES
Approved by Board of Trustees August 24, 2009