Rules, Regulations and Requirements
Rules and Regulations
The adoption and enforcement of the following Rules and Regulations is necessary to maintain good order within the cemetery, to protect the interests of Proprietors and to preserve the beauty of the grounds. All persons are urgently requested to report immediately any act of discourtesy or other breach of propriety. The Rules and Regulations and Schedule of Prices as established by the Cemetery Committee are subject to change without notice. The Statutes of the Commonwealth relating to cemeteries prescribe severe penalties for infringement of the Law and all violations will be prosecuted to the full extent. The Cemetery Committee urges you to become acquainted with the Superintendent and the office staff. They are there to help you with your problems and to co-operate with you for the maintenance of close and harmonious relations between Proprietors and the Cemetery Department. The Superintendent is in full charge of the daily operation of the Cemetery and is responsible for the enforcement of the Rules and Regulations and for maintaining the Cemetery in conformance with the principles to which it was dedicated. The Superintendent is responsible to a three-member Cemetery Committee, each appointed to a three-year term. The Committee’s responsibilities include overseeing the Cemetery operation, the actions of the Superintendent and staff, and the establishment of Cemetery policies, rules and regulations as noted within this text.
Requirements for Sale of Graves
- Length of time to qualify as a Melrose resident is two (2) years of living in Massachusetts and one (1) year living in Melrose, immediately prior to the time of death.
- If a person was a resident of Melrose for twenty-five (25) years prior to relocating, they will be eligible to purchase as needed up to one (1) single or one (1) double depth grave at Wyoming Cemetery. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to provide proof of such residency.
- Any veteran who entered the service of the United States Armed Forces through the City of Melrose will be allowed to be buried in the designated Veterans Section of Wyoming Cemetery with a valid DD 214 Form.
- A current taxpayer having paid taxes for ten (10) consecutive years to the City of Melrose may petition the Cemetery Commissioners for an exemption to the residency requirements to purchase a grave.