1. How much does “IT”
cost?
Small monthly installments make purchasing cemetery spaces, before you need them, very
attractive and affordable. Click
here for current pricing.
2. Will Perpetual Care be
included?
Perpetual care of the beautifully manicured grounds of Sharon Memorial Park is included in
the original purchase price of the lot. There is NO additional cost for perpetual care of
the lot.
3. Why should I buy cemetery
spaces now? I’m too young.
No one knows when or how, only that it will happen.
At the time it is needed, the ones that are grieving are in no state of mind
to make these kind of decisions. By purchasing your spaces today, you save time,
money and peace of mind in the future.
4. What other costs are involved
with cemetery property?
Cost associated with cemetery property is usually what we consider funeral expenses, such
as opening of the grave. Opening and closing is a labor cost which is paid by the family
directly to the cemetery at the time of need or through the Funeral Director as part of
the funeral costs. A liner or vault will be required and again, this may be purchased
through either the Funeral Director or for a liner, directly from the cemetery.
5. Can we choose our lot or is
it assigned?
You may select the location of your lot from all available spaces. Not only can you choose
your lot now, but also should it become necessary at a later date to add more spaces, the
original spaces can be re-allocated.
6. How are religious customs
and practices handled at Sharon?
Sharon observes all of the Jewish customs and practices that the lot owner requires
whether Reform, Conservative or Orthodox. All grounds within Sharon Memorial Park are
consecrated for Jewish burials.
There are separate sections designed specifically for interfaith marriages and cremains
where one of the partners is of the Jewish faith. All customs and practices will be
respected as long as the do not conflict with our operation of the cemetery or the rules
and regulations of the Park.
7. How many can be buried in
one space?
Burials at Sharon Memorial Park are singular. Only one burial may be put into a burial
space. There are side-by-side spaces available.
8. Who can be buried in my lot?
As the lot owner, you or your heir(s) will determine who will be buried in your lot. Any
unused spaces will become part of your estate and will remain as part of your
family’s cemetery property
9. Why doesn’t Sharon use
headstones?
Sharon was developed as a memorial park. The natural beauty of the area is not impaired by
many rows of tombstones. Rather, indestructible bronze memorials level with the lawn are
used to memorialize a grave. A typical companion bronze memorial is 44 inches long and 14
inches high. Amply sized to properly mark a grave with not only names and dates, but also
emblems to record religious or military affiliations.
10. What happens if I move out
of the area?
Every lot owner is issued a transferable deed for their lot. These spaces may be
transferred, sold or gifted to anyone of the Jewish faith.
If you wish to transfer your lot to another cemetery at least 75 miles from Sharon, MA, a
“dollar-for-dollar” transfer may be made. This is part of the
ICCFA transfer
program of which Sharon Memorial Park is a member. This program covers over 300 cemeteries
throughout the country in virtually every state.
Sharon Memorial Park has a
Lot Sell-back Program which may be applicable. Please contact the administration
office for details.
11. How big is a family lot?
The size of a family lot is determined by how many people you are responsible for, how
many of the people in your family are interested in being included in the family lot and
the amount you want to spend.
If you wish to establish a
family lot and are not sure of the size, you may start with
four spaces and if necessary add to it before there is an interment.
12. Is cremation
burial an option?
Yes. Cremated remains can
be buried in lawn spaces, private family estate spaces or in one of our Urn
Gardens.
13. Are
there burial spaces available for interfaith families?
Yes. Sharon Memorial Park
has sections for interfaith families with lawn spaces, private family
estate spaces and cremation spaces.
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