OUR MEMORIALS / MARKERS
The selection of a memorial can be a daunting and heart trending experience, something that we at Mt. Olivet Memorial Park can fully appreciate. Our memorial specialists understand this and, with professionalism and sensitivity, help our customers find the most fitting memorial.
It is imperative that you consider the type of memorial you want before you purchase grave spaces as the types of memorials allowed differ by section - and sometimes differ by space within certain sections. A memorial type may be allowed on one space and a different memorial on the next space. Please check with our office to learn the specific memorial types allowed on the grave space for which you own interment rights.
Where Can I Purchase a Memorial? Illinois State Law prohibits cemeteries from requiring that you purchase a marker from them. So, by law, you can purchase a marker from anyone provided it meets with the cemetery's rules and regualtions regarding the interment rights that you purchased.
Why Should I Purchase a Marker Directly from the Cemetery? There are many reasons we prefer you to buy the marker from us:
Types of memorials allowed in various areas of our cemetery:
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