The Cemetery Division is responsible for all burials within Lakeside Cemetery and for the maintenance of the cemetery grounds and fixtures. This division also employs full-time and seasonal personnel.
DECORATIONS/FLOWERS: Winter decorations may be placed on graves after November 15 and must be removed by April 1. Refer to Section 10 of the Rules and Regulations for complete details.
MAPS OF CEMETERY: CLICK HERE for maps to specific blocks or lots.
RULES AND REGULATIONS: CLICK HERE to download a copy of the Cemetery Rules and Regulations.
SEARCH BURIAL RECORDS: CLICK HERE to access burial records online for Lakeside Cemetery. For questions about a grave purchase, burials, the cemetery rules and regulations, etc., contact the City Clerk's Office at 810-984-9725.
Lakeside Cemetery Rates and Charges Effective July 1, 2006
Grave, Niche & Crypt Purchases:
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Residents |
Non Residents |
| GRAVES |
| Grave for burial of remains and/or cremated remains (ashes) |
$ 630 |
$ 1,260 |
| Babyland section - Infant (35" or under) |
185 |
370 |
| Babyland section - Child (36" to 59") |
370 |
740 |
| COLUMBARIUM for cremated remains (ashes) |
| Niche (up to 2 cremain containers permitted) |
$ 600 |
$ 1,200 |
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Plaque - Purchased from & installed by City; (add'l fee for extra lettering)
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200 |
200 |
| MAUSOLEUM |
| Crypt for remains or cremated remains |
$ 1,350 |
$ 2,700 |
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VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY (corner of Gratiot Avenue & Krafft Road)
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Must be an honorably discharged veteran residing in St. Clair County
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| GRAVE for remains/cremated remains (must be a veteran) |
Free |
$ 630 |
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COLUMBARIUM for cremated remains of a veteran & their spouse
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$ 400 |
400 |
| PLAQUE (purchased/installed by City for nonveteran spouse) |
200 |
200 |
| (Additional plaque fee applies if extra lettering is requested) |
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Burial (Interment) Services (complete with chapel committal or graveside services):
| Prices based on services held Monday - Friday until 3:30 p.m. |
Residents |
Non Residents |
| REMAINS (full burials) |
| Adult remains |
$ 685 |
$ 800 |
| Infant or Child remains (up to 59") |
375 |
450 |
| Mausoleum crypt - opening & closing |
750 |
750 |
| Overtime and/or extra charges: |
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| Greens/chairs set up at graveside |
50 |
50 |
| Overtime: Mon.-Fri. after 3:30 p.m. |
285 |
285 |
| Overtime: Sat. up to 3 p.m. |
565 |
565 |
| Steel vault setting |
225 |
225 |
| CREMATED REMAINS (aches) |
| Burial of cremated remains |
$ 375 |
$ 435 |
| Each add'l cremated remains buried at same time/same opening |
125 |
150 |
| Columbarium: |
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| Niche - opening & closing |
175 |
175 |
| Veterans Memorial - niche opening & closing |
50 |
50 |
| Mausoleum crypt - opening & closing |
350 |
350 |
| Overtime and/or extra charges: |
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| Greens/chairs set up at graveside |
50 |
50 |
| Overtime: Mon. - Fri. after 3:30 p.m. |
155 |
155 |
| Overtime: Sat. up to 3 p.m. |
260 |
260 |
| OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES |
| Chapel service - use of second room |
$ 200 |
$ 200 |
| Chapel service only - no burial (M-F); overtime may apply |
200 |
200 |
| Chapel service only - no burial (Sat.) |
350 |
350 |
| Chapel used for viewing - additional charge |
75 |
75 |
| INDIGENT BURIALS (City residents only; rate set by State and may change) |
| One month & older (overtime and/or extra charges may apply) |
$ 145 |
N/A |
| Under one month (overtime and/or extra charges may apply) |
45 |
N/A |
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Foundation Footings for Headstones:
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Residents |
Non Residents |
| Footings - $.60 per square inch; minimum fee of $160 |
$ 160 |
$ 160 |
| Infant footings (35" or under)* |
50 |
50 |
| *If indigent burial, the footing costs plus a $220 perpetual care fee must be paid prior to installing footings. This perpetual care fee does not apply to Babyland graves. |
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Disinterments / Reinterments:
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Remains |
Cremains |
| Disinterment ONLY |
| Adult |
$ 685 |
$ 375 |
| Infant or Child (up to 59") |
375 |
375 |
| Disinterment / Reinterment within cemetery |
| Adult |
$ 1,370 |
$ 525 |
| Infant or Child (up to 59") |
750 |
525 |
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