Selecting Burial Plot: Location and Plot Format
Selecting Burial Plot: Location and Plot Format
For some who have chosen to take the advanced planning route when it comes to their eventual funeral arrangements, the selection of a burial plot within a cemetery is one major area that will be covered. There are several specific variables that may be introduced as you make this choice, from the plot's actual location to its proximity to other family members, the types and sizes of headstones you can use, and more.
At McDougal Funeral Home, we're proud to offer a wide range of funeral planning services, including for those who want to arrange these details well in advance of their passing and spare their family this stress. In this two-part blog series, we'll go over a number of important factors to consider when selecting a burial plot to ensure you're keeping all the most relevant variables top of mind.
Burial Plot Location
The first general factor to consider here is the location of the burial plot itself. For those who have family ties to a particular city, town or neighborhood, it may be appropriate for you to consider purchasing a cemetery plot in that location so as to be near loved ones and friends throughout eternity.
From here, you can dig into further details like how close your plot is to key family members, as well as which specific sections of a cemetery you wish to have your interment in. For instance, if you have strong ties to the military or other public service organizations, it may be appropriate for you to consider purchasing a plot that's close to those who serve and protect our communities.
In many cases, family or religious tradition will play a major role in determining which cemetery plot is best for you. This is especially the case if certain family members are buried nearby, making it a tradition to visit their gravesites during particularly significant milestones in your life (such as Christmas).
Single, Side-by-Side, Double Depth, Etc.
Next up, it's vital to choose the specific burial format that is right for you. This includes questions like the number of grave spaces you'll need (single, side-by-side, double depth), depending on how many family members will be buried with you in the end.
Several additional details to consider here include whether or not you want to upgrade your current burial plot (for instance if you'd like a larger space by adding adjoining grave spaces to accommodate for a spouse, sibling or other family member), as well as whether or not you'd like a specific headstone or monument included with your burial plot.
In part two of our series, we'll go over details like headstones, burial plot costs and more. To learn more about any of these themes, or for information on our funeral planning or other cemetery services, speak to the staff at McDougal Funeral Home today.
