Parish guidelines and regulations

14.03.2019

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Each parish has its own guidelines and regulations concerning gravestones. We will help you to find a suitable gravestone, and we will obtain the necessary permits from the parish before delivering and installing the gravestone.

Before designing a gravestone, it’s a good idea to check your parish’s guidelines and regulations for gravestones. Each parish has its own separate guidelines and regulations concerning gravestones, usually with regard to the maximum permitted dimensions. The main requirement is that the gravestone must fit within the burial area. In some areas, there guidelines also specify the colour and shape of the stone. Ask your own parish for more information about cemetery guidelines and regulations. We can also check the regulations on your behalf.

We at Kivilähde will help you to find a suitable gravestone, and we will obtain the necessary permits from the parish before delivering and installing the gravestone.


The Gravestone Guide contains lots of tips on choosing and maintaining a gravestone. It explains the history of gravestones in more detail and describes the types of stones and their features. The Gravestone Guide also features a collection of topical articles and news.

Maintenance instructions

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