Policy Standards and Procedures for Collabarium Niche Shutter

Standards

• All inscription shall be horizontal. Vertical lines not permitted.
• A 6cm x 8cm ceramic for single or double photo is permitted opposite the vase in the lower left hand corner.
• If ceramic is not requested no other item or inscription is permitted in this space.
• English, Chinese or combination of both is permitted but must be in accordance with the approved template.
• No other item shall be attached to any part of the niche shutter or collabarium.
• Flowers in Vase shall not encroach on adjacant shutters.
• If flowers in Vase begin to look unsightly they may be remove by Cemetery Bd. Staff.
• Only one Picture Frame allowed with one or two photos in one frame
• No ornaments of any type by any means shall be affixed to the collabarium or niche shutter other than cemetery approved Vase and Picture Frame.
• Cut Flowers may be place at the base of the collabarium in a plastic container. If they begin to look unsightly the Cemetery Bd staff will remove them.
• Glass containers at the base of the collabarium are prohibited.
• Candles are not permitted on or near the collabarium.

Inscription

• All inscription letters and numbers shall be Vermarco style as per approved template.
• Only years permitted on date line.
• Space does not allow months.

Procedure for Niche Inscription

• For continuity all inscriptions shall be performed by Memories In Stone (M.I.S.) as approved by the Victoria Square United Church Cemetery Board (V.S.U.C.C.B.)
• The initial inscription is included in sale price of the Niche. (Does not include ceramics)
• When  V.S.U.C.C.B. has received request from a Family for inscription on a shutter, an Order Form  will be completed and  forwarded to M.I.S. to prepare a proof for approval by the Family.
• M.I.S. will speak directly with the Family to agree on a final proof.
• M.I.S will then forward copy of final proof to be approved by V.S.U.C.C.B. At the same time M.I.S. will forward invoice for cost of inscription to V.S.U.C.C.B.
• All costs shall be paid by the family prior to V.S.U.C.C.B. providing M.I.S. with authorization to proceed with inscription.
• Once the proof is approved by the family, M.I.S. will contact V.S.U.C.C.B. to have the shutter removed and a time will be set to claim the shutter.
• M.I.S. will return the shutter to V.S.C.U.C.B. once the inscription is complete.

Sample Inscriptions — Click for Enlargement