By Laws

MEMORIAL INSTALLATION STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES 1.0 General Conditions All memorials are subject to the specific approval of the Golden Sunset Memorial Park Management (GSMPM), herein referred to as the "Park." Prior to installation of the memorial, acceptance or rejection shall be based on the specifications contained herein. The Park shall have the authority to reject any memorial, which on account of size, design, inscription, kind or quality of stone is in its opinion unsuited to the lot on which it is to be placed. 2.0 Memorial Design Requirements

Figure 1 Master Development Plan / Site Plan 2.1 Lawn Lots

Interments in lawn lots shall be marked by one flat marker per lot, flushed to the ground, centered from side to side and placed 0.3m from the head of the lot. Only one flat marker per lot is allowed. Markers shall have a standard size of 16" x 28" x 2" (0.41m x 0.71m x 0.05m) of marble, granite or bronze. Marker designs other than those available at GSMP shall be subject to the approval of the Park prior to installation. No other material except for those specified shall be permitted. No coping, curbing, fencing, hedging, grave mounds, borders or enclosures of any kind shall be allowed around any lawn lot. Walks of brick, chert, cinders, tile, stone, marble, terracotta, sand, cement, gravel, or wood shall likewise not be allowed on any lot.

Figure 2 Lawn lot burial below ground 2.2 Mausoleums

Mausoleums shall be constructed only within the buildable area of estate lots. No structure or any part of it such as sculptures, benches, plant boxes and building projections may be placed beyond the prescribed setbacks. Structures erected beyond the buildable areas shall be ordered removed by the Park and all costs shall be borne by the Lot Owner.

BUILDABLE ESTATE AREA LOT (sq. meters) 1-8 9 10-17 18 +18.0 +45.0

SETBACKS (meters) FRONT REAR SIDE

MAXIMUM HEIGHT (meter)

0.50 +18.0 +23.3

1.00

4.00

At least 20% of the estate lots shall be unpaved green areas. Landscaping and all other plantings proposed by the Lot Owner within the buildable area may only be allowed upon the approval of the Park. Mausoleums shall be built with it's own Fire Wall, separate from the GSMP perimeter wall. The design of which shall be in compliance with the requirements of the National Building Code of the Philippines. Mausoleums shall be built of permanent, first grade materials, as approved by the Park. Materials to be used shall be of permanent non-corrosive and rust-free qualities, such as natural marble or granite. Painted cement plaster finish is acceptable. Maximum heights shall be measured vertically from the finish grade line to the apex of the structure. Markers above the roof should not exceed 1.0m high. Overhangs outside the prescribed buildable area shall not exceed 0.5m and under no circumstances shall it extend beyond the lot's property line. The vertical clear distance from the finished grade line shall not be less than 2.50m. Mausoleums with surface drill marks, tool marks, or stains shall not be accepted by the Park.

Figure 3 parameters for estate lots 1-8 & 10-17

No below ground burials shall be allowed. Basements, mezzanines and the like shall not be allowed. Mausoleums shall strictly be one floor only. In no case shall roof decks be allowed. Inside dimensions of tombs shall not be less than 0.79m wide, 2.26m long, and 0.69m high, unobstructed. The footings of the mausoleum should not extend outside the boundaries when the structure occupies the entire buildable area. Steps or ramps shall be allowed outside the buildable area, but only in front of the lot. Paving of flagstone type or otherwise shall be allowed only in front of the lot and shall conform to the natural grade line. Drainage systems within the lots shall be required. Downspouts and area drains should be tapped to the GSMP drainage storm system. When area drains are used, concrete pavers may be placed beyond the required lot setbacks.

Figure 4 parameters for estate lots 9 & 18

Individual septic tanks shall be required for mausoleums with toilets. The septic tanks may be located only within the designated areas. In no case shall showers, bathtubs, or the like be allowed. Sanitary, plumbing and storm drain pipes shall be of PVC or other materials which may be deemed suitable by the Park. To guard against electrical overloading, the GSMPM reserves the right to disapprove the use or installation of any electrical device - temporary or permanent that which is in its opinion may compromise the safety of the park. A water and power meter shall be required for each lot. The location of which shall be determined by the Park. Fillings on lots higher than the finished grade lines, entrance gate and perimeter fence of any kind and planting of hedges along the lot boundaries are not allowed. Not more than two lots may be consolidated and shall be required to conform to the design standards and guidelines of the Park. In instances where a tomb is placed in the lot prior to the construction of a mausoleum, a bond in the amount of PhP25,000.00 shall be required from the Lot Owner. Should construction fail to commence within one year of the burial, the bond shall be forfeited. If the construction of the mausoleum is not completed within five years of the burial, GSMPM shall have the right to remove and transfer the

remains to the Ossuary at the Lot Owner's expense and shall lose the eligibility of occupancy of the said lot owned. Only 75% of the purchased amount less the cost of the ossuary unit, markers, candle holder, flower receptacle, attachment hooks, etc. and all other expenses involved in the transferring of the remains shall be refunded. 2.3 Ossuary and Multi-level Tombs

Ossuary and Multi-level tombs shall be marked by material made of non-corrosive and rust-free qualities, such as stainless or brass. Only name, Date Of Birth and Date Of Death are permitted as marker of the tomb. Materials and designs other than those specified shall not be allowed. Painted finish tomb markers shall likewise not be permitted. Marker designs other than those available at GSMP shall be subject to the approval of the Park prior to installation.

Figure 5 dimensions and location of tomb markers for ossuary & multi-level tombs 3.0 Landscaping, Improvements and Floral Offerings 3.1 Care of Plots To ensure that the grounds will be maintained uniformly and to the Park's standards, all grading, landscaping and improvements which includes care of the plots, opening/closing of plots, interments/disinterments, and the planting, trimming, cutting and removing of trees and shrubs shall be made only by the Park's authorized representatives. Standard prescribed maintenance of the turf, such as grass cutting, sodding and application of fertilizer shall be made by the Park. Any improvements or alterations done on the property without the Park's prior approval and consent may be removed, altered or changed by the Park personnel even without prior notice and at the expense of the Lot Owner. 3.2 Flower Receptacles and Candle Holders Flower Receptacles and Candle Holders shall be provided by GSMPM and flower holders only for Ossuary and

Multi-level tombs. Candle offerings can be made a designated area within the Park.

Figure 6 section indicating dimensions, etc. of the flower receptacles and candleholders in lawn areas. 3.3 Flower Offerings The Park recommends the use of fresh flowers over synthetic offerings. Park personnel shall have the authority to remove natural or synthetic flowers, weeds, trees, shrubs, plants or herbage of any kind from GSMP, and may dispose such in any manner it sees fit without notice. The Park shall not be liable for floral pieces and baskets or frames in which floral pieces are attached. Nor shall it be liable for lost, misplaced or broken flower vases. The Park shall likewise not be responsible for the damage of plants or herbage of any kind due to the elements, thieves, vandals and other causes beyond its control. 3.4 Special Occasions Except during certain published dates, the placing of artificial flowers, chairs, settees, vases, fences or any other articles or decoration other than fresh cut flowers upon plots shall not be permitted. 4.0 Construction Requirements 4.1 Memorial Installation If a memorial or foundation is to be installed or removed by a dealer or other persons not under the direct control of the Park, such proceedings shall be supervised by the Park to ensure that the minimum standards and required quality of workmanship are met. Installations and removals shall not take place without permission

from GSMPM. Applications should be submitted to the Park at least one week prior to the proposed schedule. 4.2 Mausoleum Construction For the benefit and convenience of lot owners, GSMPM has skilled manpower for the construction of mausoleums that met the standards set by the Park Management and could be utilized anytime the lot owner wishes to build their structure. The expenses of labor and materials shall be shouldered by the lot owner and shall be negotiated with the GSMPM before construction begins. 4.3 Utilities Electrical and water meters are provided for each mausoleum and it is the responsibility of the lot owner to pay the utilities consumed therein. 4.4 Drawings See attached floor plan for single lot and double lot mausoleum. Should there be changes in the drawings, both parties should be informed prior to construction. 4.5 Site Restrictions For Outside Contractors

Temporary bodega or shack shall not be allowed outside the property. Construction materials may be stocked within the property. Temporary fences and the mixing of concrete aggregate outside the property shall not be allowed. Excess excavated materials must be removed immediately. Park security shall be notified of the material delivery schedule. Delivery vehicles shall be limited to the roads. Vehicles of any kind shall not be allowed to enter the concrete/path walks. Damage to the lawns, walks, gutter, plants, etc. incurred during construction shall be remedied at the expense of the Lot Owner. Re-sodding and replacement of damaged trees shall be done only by the Park and at the expense of the Lot Owner. Clearing and cleaning of the construction site after construction shall be at the expense of the Lot Owner. Laborers, except for one to secure the materials, shall not be allowed to stay within GSMP after the scheduled working time. An overtime/overnight permit shall be secured from the Park and may be valid within one month of issuance. In the event of on-going interment services in the adjacent lots, silence should be maintained. All construction shall be temporarily halted one week prior to November 1. Construction work may resume the following day.

4.6 Electrical Installation Connections to service lines shall only be done by the Park. Electrical consumption during and after construction shall be charged to the Lot Owner. 5.0 Disinterment Disinterment of remains shall only be allowed after obtaining the necessary permits from the GSMPM, DOH and all other concerned government agencies. The remains shall be disinfected and placed in a durable and sealed container prior to the final disposal. 6.0 Rights and Responsibilities of the Park The Park reserves the right to stop all work whenever, in its opinion, proper preparations have not been made, tools and machinery are insufficient or defective, the work threatens life or property, reasonable requests of the Park are disregarded, work is not being executed according to specifications, or when persons employed on the work violate the rules of the Park. The Park reserves the right to prohibit further installations or removals by persons performing two or more installations or removals not in conformity with Park procedures. The completed work shall be subject to the approval of the Park and, if unsatisfactory, may be removed by the Park. The Park reserves the right to remove and/or correct any memorial found to be in violation of the GSMP Rules and Regulations. The Lot Owner shall give notice to the Park at least three days prior to the date of the burial. Schedules shall be given on a first come first served basis. The Park reserves the right to change the schedule of the funeral due to overlap with other interment services.

ESTATE LOTS

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For families who seek to build a lasting and truly fitting monument to their loved ones. The Heritage Park presents its Estate Lots. Located in prime sites within the Park, it is also the largest of our available lot packages. Estate lots can contain up to 32 full body vaults at double depth burials. With an Estate Lot, families can have the option of building a Mausoleum to further commemorate the lives of their dearly departed. Lot size: 16 plots 9.76m x 4.00m (39.04 sq.m.) Capacity: Up to 16 double depth burials for a total of of 32 full body vaults. Memorial Structure: Private Mausoleum with dimensions and specifications conforming to the Parks Memorial Installation Standards and Guidelines GARDEN LOTS

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The Heritage Parks Garden Lots provide the perfect memorialization option for families who seek to provide a proper tribute to their departed loved ones. These lots can contain up to 16 full body vaults at double depth burials. Garden Lot owners also have the option of building an 18-inch high granite monument within 25% of the lot. Lot size: 8 plots 4.00m x 4.88m (19.52 sq.m.) Capacity: Up to 8 double depth burials for a total of of 16 full body vaults Or 64 cremation/bone vaults

Memorial Structure: Up to 18 high granite monument within the buildable area and 6 solid 16x28x3 granite or bronze markers within the remaining plots are allowed. LAWN LOTS

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Comprising of a single plot that can accomodate up to 2 full body vaults at double depth burial. The Heritage Parks Lawn Lots offer a simple yet truly appropriate memorialization option for those seeking to forever cherish the memory of their loved ones. Lot size: single plot 1.00m x 2.44m (2.44 sq.m.) Capacity: Double depth burial for 2 full-body vaults Memorial Structure: A solid 16x28x3 granite or bronze marker is allowed. MINI LAWN LOT

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Forever show your love for your departed relative with The Heritage Park Mini Lawn Lot. These lots provide for the single depth burial of one cremation/bone vault. Lot owners have a choice between a solid granite or bronze marker. Lot size: 1.00m x 1.50m (1.50 sq.m.) Capacity: Single depth burial for 1 cremation/bone vault. Memorial Structure: A solid 10x28x3 granite marker is allowed

DOUBLE (ONE ON ONE) GARDEN LOT

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For families who need a bigger lot to commemorate their departed loved ones, the Double (one-on-one) Garden Lot is the ideal lot for them. Virtually identical in specifications to the Double (side-by-side) Garden Lot except that the two body vaults are situated in a vertical column. These lots also allow for a solid upright monument or two solid granite/bronze markers. Lot size: 1.00m x 5.88m (5.88sq.m.) Capacity: Single depth burial for 2 one-on-one body vaults. Or 8 cremation/bone vaults Memorial Structure: A solid granite upright monument or 2 solid 16x28x3 granite or bronze markers are allowed. DOUBLE (SIDE BY SIDE) GARDEN LOT

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This Garden Lot is the premier option in our selection of Lakeview Lots. These can accomodate a single depth burial for two full body vaults lovingly placed side by side with each other. Families can then opt for the placement of a solid granite upright monument or two solid granite/bronze markers to permanently enshrine the memory of their loved ones. Lot size: 2.00m x 3.44m (6.88sq.m.) Capacity: Single depth burial for 2 side-by-side body vaults. Or 8 cremation/bone vaults Memorial Structure: A solid granite upright monument or 2 solid 16x28x3 granite or bronze markers are allowed.

HEADSTONE LAWN LOT

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Memorialize your dearly departed amidst pristine surroundings and verdant greenery. Our Headstone Lawn Lots can provide this to families in search for the perfect venue to cherish the memory of a departed loved one. A solid granite upright monument can be built on these lots which can accomodate a single depth burial of a single body vault or four cremated or bone remains. Lot size: 1.00m x 3.10m (3.1sq.m.) Capacity: Single depth burial for 1 body vault. Or 4 cremation/bone vault Memorial Structure: A solid granite upright monument or a solid 16x28x3 granite or bronze marker is allowed. LAKEVIEW LAWN LOT

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Families who appreciate the wonders of commuting with nature will welcome our Lakeview Lawn Lots. Located around the lagoon area, these lots provide for a single depth burial of a single body vault or four cremated or bone remains. Lot size: 1.00m x 2.44m (2.44sq.m.) Capacity: Single depth burial for 1 body vault.Or 4 cremation/bone vaults Memorial Structure: A solid 16x28x3 granite or bronze marker is allowed

Entrances to The Heritage Park

Gate 1 Main Entrance to the Administration Building

Gate 2 Main Entrance to the Corporate Building

Gate 3 Entrance from Bayani Road to Area 4

Gate 4 Entrance from C-5 directly to the Mortuary and Crematory

The Administrative Building

Marker Showroom

Atrium Area

Casket Showroom Restrooms

Chapel

Restroom 1 Filipinas Drive

Restroom 2 Kalinga Street

Restroom 3 Heritage Avenue (South) Fishing Docks

Dock 1

Dock 2

Dock 3

..:: State-of-the-Art Chapels ::..

Grieving the loss of a loved one is never an easy matter for those left behind. Wakes can be a physically gruelling and emotionally demanding affair. We at The Heritage Park are fully aware of this and in response have designed and created 10 fully air-conditioned chapels to help ease the strain a wake can have on the bereaved. The Heritage Park chapels are a marvel of function and design created with two goals in mind: guarantee the solemnity and serenity of the wake and ensure the comfort of the family and their guests. We have gone to great lengths to ensure that this sense of tranquillity is maintained throughout the wake. Private patios, landscape gardens, a serene brook, these are just some of the many things that will greet visitors to our chapels. With seating capacities ranging from sixty to more than 200 people, these chapels are more than just viewing rooms. They are equipped with all the amenities one normally finds in a first-class hotel. Each comes complete with its own spacious and elegant family room that has all the modern creature comforts one can ever wish for: a living room, dining area, bathroom, refrigerator and cable TV. Room service is also available for those who require.

Mausoleum
A mausoleum is a building that houses the remains of a person. It can be considered as a tomb or it can be a building that houses a tomb. There are different mausoleums today. The most famous mausoleum (and possibly the most romantic one if size is a factor) is the Taj Mahal which is found in India and built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his loving wife.

Taj Mahal Mausoleums are a good substitute to a plot in a memorial garden, where the remains of you, your loved ones and even your closest friends can be kept together and near each other, making it convenient for the ones left behind. You can even design your own mausoleum, making it a lasting symbol of who you are during your lifetime, a true memory of you. These structures also have a good chance of lasting longer through the ages easily reaching the fifth generation or more, which helps your descendants know a little more about your family and having a better sense of identity.

Blue-Sky Mausoleum

A Mausoleum made for Royalty

Mausoleum EntranceIn KyotoJapan

Tomb Jinnah in Pakistan

Habib Bourgiba in Tunesia

Kumsusan Memorial Palace, Pyongyang

Columbarium

The architecturally renowned Columbarium of San Francisco

A columbarium is a place for the respectful and usually public storage of cinerary urns (i.e. urns holding a deceaseds cremated remains). The term comes from the Latin columba (dove) and originally referred to compartmentalized housing for doves and pigeons called a dovecote. The Columbarium of Pomponius Hylas is a particularly fine ancient Roman example, rich in frescoes, decorations and precious mosaics. Roman columbaria were built underground.[1] Today's columbaria can be either free standing units, or part of a mausoleum or another building. Some manufacturers produce columbaria that are built entirely off-site and brought to the cemetery by a large truck. Many modern crematoria have columbaria. Fine examples of these are the columbaria in Pre Lachaise Cemetery in Paris and Golders Green Crematorium in London. In other cases, columbaria are built into church structures. One example is the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels (Los Angeles, California), which houses a number of columbarium niches in the mausoleum built into the lower levels of the Cathedral. The construction of columbaria within churches is particularly widespread in the Czechoslovak Hussite Church. An example can be seen at the Church of St Nicolas in Old Town Square (Prague). In the Roman Catholic Church, although traditional burial is still preferred, cremation is permitted provided that the cremated remains are buried or entombed. As a result, columbaria can be found within some Catholic cemeteries. Columbaria are often closely similar in form to traditional Buddhist temples which from ancient times have housed cremated ashes. InBuddhism, ashes of the deceased may be placed in a columbarium (in Japanese Buddhism, a nokotsudo), which can be either attached to or a part of a Buddhist temple or cemetery. This practice allows for the family of the deceased to visit the temple for the conduct of traditional memorials and ancestor rites.

Interior of a columbarium in Oakland, California (Julia Morgan's Chapel of the Chimes). Some of the cinerary urns are book-shaped.

Each niche is covered with a marble plaque at this columbarium at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia

Detail of the columbarium at Pre Lachaise Cemetery, Paris.

Ossuary
An ossuary is a chest, building, well, or site made to serve as the final resting place of human skeletal remains. They are frequently used where burial space is scarce. A body is first buried in a temporary grave, then after some years the skeletal remains are removed and placed in an ossuary. The greatly reduced space taken up by an ossuary means that it is possible to store the remains of many more people in a single tomb than if the original coffins were left as is.

Ossuary at the Gallipoli World War I battlefield, containing the remains of 3000 unidentified French soldiers.

The use of ossuaries is a longstanding tradition in the Orthodox Church. The remains of an Orthodox Christian are treated with special reverence, in conformity with the biblical teaching that the body of a believer is a "temple of the Holy Spirit" (I Corinthians 6:19, etc.), having been sanctified and transfigured by Baptism, Holy Communion and the participation in themystical life of the Church. In Orthodox monasteries, when one of the brethren dies, his remains are buried (for details, see Christian burial) for one to three years, and then disinterred, cleaned and gathered into the monastery's charnel house. If there is reason to believe that the departed is a saint, the remains may be placed in a reliquary; otherwise the bones are usually mingled together (skulls together in one place, long bones in another, etc.). The remains of an abbot may be placed in a separate ossuary made out of wood or metal.

Ossuary in Hallstatt, Austria

Cemetery
A cemetery is a spatially defined area where the remains of deceased people are buried or are otherwise interred. The term "cemetery" (from Greek : sleeping place) implies that the land is specifically designated as a burial ground. The intact or cremated remains of deceased people may be interred. The remains may be interred in a grave, commonly referred to as burial, or may be interred in a tomb, an "above-ground grave" (resembling asarcophagus), a mausoleum, columbarium, or other edifice. In Western cultures, funeral ceremonies are often observed in cemeteries. These ceremonies or rites of passage differ according to cultural practices and religious beliefs. Modern cemeteries often include crematoria, and some grounds previously used for both, continue as crematoria as a principal use long after the interment areas have been filled. The earliest of the spacious landscaped-style cemeteries is Pre Lachaise in Paris. This embodied the idea of state- rather than church-controlled burial, a concept that spread through Europe with the Napoleonic invasions, and sometimes became adapted leading to the opening of cemeteries by private companies. The shift to municipal cemeteries or those established by private companies was usually accompanied by the establishing of spacious,landscaped, burial grounds outside of the city limits. Cemeteries are usually a respected or protected area, and often include acrematorium for the cremation of the dead. The violation of the graves or buildings is usually considered a very serious crime, and punishments are often severe. The style of cemeteries varies greatly internationally. For example, in the United States and many European countries, modern cemeteries usually have many tombstones placed on open spaces. In Russia, tombstones are usually placed in small fenced family lots. (This was once common practice in American cemeteries as well, and such fenced family plots are still visible in some older American cemeteries.) Usually, there is a legal requirement to maintain records regarding the burials (or interment of ashes) within a cemetery. These burial registers usually contain (at a minimum) the name of the person buried, the date of burial and the location of the burial within the cemetery, although some burial registers contain far more information about the deceased person. Burial registers are an important resource for genealogy. In order to physically manage the space within the cemetery (to avoid burials in existing graves) and to record locations in the burial register, most cemeteries have some systematic layout of graves in rows, generally grouped into larger sections as required. Often the cemetery displays this information in the form of a map, which is used both by the cemetery administration in managing their land use and also by friends and family members seeking to locate a particular grave within the cemetery. Traditionally cemetery management only involves the allocation of land for burial, the digging and filling of graves, and the maintenance of the grounds and landscaping. The construction and maintenance of headstones and other grave monuments is usually the private responsibility of families of the deceased. However, increasingly, many people regard the resultant collection of

individual headstones, concrete slabs and fences (some of which may be decayed or damaged) to be aesthetically unappealing, leading to new cemetery developments either standardising the shape or design of headstones or plaques, sometimes by providing a standard shaped marker as part of the service provided by the cemetery. This has led to the development of new styles of cemetery.

Monumental cemetery
A monumental cemetery is the traditional style of cemetery where headstones or other monuments made of marble,granite or similar materials rise vertically above the ground (typically around 50 cm but some can be over 2 metres high). Often the entire grave is covered by a slab, commonly concrete, but it can be more expensive materials such as marble or granite, and/or has its boundaries delimited by a fence which may be made of concrete, cast iron or timber. Where a number of family members are buried together (either vertically or horizontally), the slab or boundaries may encompass a number of graves. Monumental cemeteries are often regarded as unsightly due to the random collection of monuments and headstones they contain. Also, as maintenance of the headstones is the responsibility of family members, over time many headstones are forgotten about and decay and become damaged. For cemetery authorities, monumental cemeteries are difficult to maintain. While cemeteries often have grassed areas between graves, the layout of graves makes it difficult to use modern equipment such as ride-on lawn mowers in the cemetery. Often the maintenance of grass must be done by more labour-intensive (and therefore expensive) methods. In order to reduce the labour cost, devices such as whipper-snippers are increasingly used in cemetery maintenance, but such devices can damage the monuments and headstones. Cemetery authorities dislike the criticism they receive for the deteriorating condition of the headstones, arguing that they have no responsibility for the upkeep of headstones, and typically disregard their own maintenance practices as being one of the causes of that deterioration.

Monument of c. 1910 in the Monumental Cemetery of Staglieno in Genoa, Italy, one of the most spectacular of a number of Italian cemeteries featuring large-scale sculpture. Gen. John A. Wagener grave in Bethany Cemetery ofSt. Matthew's German Evangelical Lutheran Churchin Charleston, South Carolina.

Lawn cemetery
A lawn cemetery (as the name suggests) is covered in grass. Each grave is marked with a commemorative plaque (around 30 cm x 20 cm is typical) placed horizontally at the head of the grave at ground-level. While families are normally still involved in the design and information contained on the plaque, generally the size and materials of the plaque are constrained by the cemetery authorities, who often strongly encourage (or in some cases mandate) the use of a standard design. Typically, lawn cemeteries comprise a number of graves in this lawn setting with trees and gardens on the perimeter. While aesthetic appeal to family members has been the primary driver for the development of lawn cemeteries, cemetery authorities were initially very enthusiastic about this new style of cemetery, as they appeared to be easier to maintain. By initially selecting (or grading) the land intended for a lawn cemetery to be completely flat, it allows the use of large efficient mowers (such as ride-on mowers or lawn tractors) to be used as the plaques (being horizontally set in the ground) lie below the level of the blades and are not damaged by the blades. Unfortunately, in practice, while families are often initially attracted to the uncluttered appearance of a lawn cemetery, the common practice of placingflowers (sometimes in vases) and increasingly other items (e.g. small toys on children's graves) re-introduces some clutter to the cemetery and makes it difficult to use the larger mowers. While cemetery authorities increasingly impose restrictions on the nature and type of objects that can be placed on lawn graves and actively remove prohibited items, grieving families are often unwilling to comply with these restrictions and become very upset if the items are removed. Commemorative plaques (usually standardised in terms of size and materials similar to lawn cemeteries) are placed on these beams adjacent to each grave. The graves themselves are covered with grass like a lawn cemetery. The areas between the beams are large enough that they are easy to mow with a larger mower. As the mower blades are set lower than the top of the beam and the mowers do not go over the beam, the blades cannot damage the plaques. Up on the beam, the plaques cannot be easily overgrown by grass and there is space between the plaques for families to place flowers and other objects without interfering with the mowing .

An old municipal cemetery in Otley,Yorkshire, England

Columbarium wall
Columbarium walls are a common feature of many cemeteries, reflecting the increasing use of cremation rather than burial. While cremated remains can be kept at home by families inurns or allows scattered for in a some longsignificant or attractive place, neither of these approaches lasting commemorative plaque to honour the deceased nor provides a place for the wider circle of friends and family to come to mourn or "pay their respects" (the practice of honouring a deceased person by visiting their grave). Therefore, many cemeteries now provide walls (typically of brick or rendered brick construction) with a rectangular array of niches, with each niche being big enough to accommodate a person's cremated remains. Columbarium walls are a very space-efficient use of land in a cemetery compared with burials and a niche in a columbarium wall is a much cheaper alternative to a burial plot. A small plaque (about 15 cm x 10 cm) can be affixed across the front of each niche and is generally included as part of the price of a niche. As the writing on the plaques has to be fairly small to fit on the small size of the plaque, the design of columbarium walls is constrained by the ability of visitors to read the plaques. Thus, the niches are typically placed between 1 metre to 2 metres above the ground so the plaques can be easily read by an adult. Some columbarium walls have niches going close to ground level, but these niches are usually unpopular with families as it is difficult to read the plaque without bending down very low (something older people in particular find difficult or uncomfortable to do). As with graves, the niches may be assigned by the cemetery authorities or families may choose from the unoccupied niches available. It is usually possible to purchase (or pay a deposit) to reserve the use of adjacent niches for other family members. The use of adjacent niches (vertically or horizontally) usually permits a larger plaque spanning all the niches involved, which provides more space for the writing. As with graves, there may be separate columbarium walls for different religions or for war veterans. As with lawn cemeteries, the original expectation was that people would prefer the uncluttered simplicity of a wall of plaques, but the practice of leaving flowers is very entrenched. Mourners leave flowers (and other objects) on top of columbarium walls or at the base, as close as they can to the plaque of their family member. In some cases, it is possible to squeeze a piece of wire or string under the plaque allowing a flower or small posy to be placed on the plaque itself or clips are glued onto the plaque for that purpose. Newer designs of columbarium walls take this desire to leave flowers into account by incorporating a metal clip or loop beside each plaque, typically designed to hold a single flower stem or a small posy. As the flowers decay, they simply fall to the ground and do not create a significant maintenance problem.

Family cemeteries
While uncommon today, family (or private) cemeteries were a matter of practicality during the settlement of America. If a municipal or religious cemetery had not been established, settlers would seek out a small plot of land, often in wooded areas bordering their fields, to begin a family plot. Sometimes, several families would arrange to bury their dead together. While some of these sites later grew into true cemeteries, many were forgotten after a family moved away or died out. Today, it is not unheard of to discover groupings of tombstones, ranging from a few to a dozen or more, on undeveloped land. As late twentieth century suburban sprawl pressured the pace of development in formerly rural areas, it became increasingly common for larger exurban properties to be encumbered by "religious easements," which are legal requirements for the property owner to permit periodic maintenance of small burial plots located on the property but technically not owned with it. Often, cemeteries are relocated to accommodate building. However, if the cemetery is not relocated, descendants of people buried there may visit the cemetery.[6] More recent is the practice of families with large estates choosing to create private cemeteries in the form of burial sites, monuments,crypts, or mausoleums on their property; the mausoleum at Fallingwater is an example of this practice. Burial of a body at a site may protect the location from redevelopment, with such estates often being placed in the care of a trust or foundation. Presently, state regulations have made it increasingly difficult, if not impossible, to start private cemeteries; many require a plan to care for the site in perpetuity. Private cemeteries are nearly always forbidden on incorporated residential zones. Many people will bury a beloved pet on the family property.

Chapel
A chapel is a religious place of fellowship, prayer and worship most often associated withChristian, and less often Jewish, services. It may be part of a larger structure or complex, such as a church, synagogue, college, hospital, palace, prison or funeral home, located on board a military or commercial ship, or it may be an entirely free-standing building, sometimes with its own grounds.[1] Many military installations have chapels for the use of military personnel, normally under the leadership of a military chaplain. Until the Protestant Reformation, a chapel denoted a place of worship that was either at a secondary location that was not the main responsibility of the local parish priest, or that belonged to a person or institution. Most larger churches had one or more secondary altars, which if they occupied a distinct space, would often be called a chapel. Although chapels frequently refer to Christian places of worship, they are also commonly found in Jewish synagogues and do not necessarily connote a specific denomination. Nondenominational chapels are commonly encountered as part of a non-religious institution such as a hospital, prison or military installation. In England, where the Anglican Church is established by law, nondenominational or inter-faith chapels in such institutions may nonetheless be consecrated by the local Anglican bishop.

OUR LADY OF QUEEN PEACE PARISH CHURCH Phase One included the following: Insulation of the entire attic area Painting of the church, porches, sacristy etc. Improved and more cost-efficient heating Better and more flexible lighting Upgrading of the confessionals

The design concept for Phase Two addresses the exterior of the church and involves the following: Provision of a Park and Pray area in front of the church with a paved plaza where people can gather New entrances and an attractive capped boundary wall with railings Safer and more user-friendly Pay and Display area Enhanced landscaping that will soften the front of the church and improve its setting

The design concept for Phases Three and Four addresses other aspects of the interior of the church with a view to providing additional facilities, while reducing the capacity for normal use from 6 to 4 blocks of seating. This includes: Construction of a new Day Chapel where the last block of seats is currently located Provision (on the other side, at the back) of a Multi-Purpose Room that will serve as a crying room, meeting/lecture room, coffee room etc. Extend the balcony above these rooms to provide additional tiered seating for larger congregations at special events and a new location for the choir It is proposed to condense and improve the layout of the sanctuary area, centralising the tabernacle on the rear wall. The rear wall would be enhanced to provide 'visual weight' and a suitable backdrop to give clearer focus on the tabernacle, altar and Cross.

The Semper Fidelis Memorial Chapel is located in Quantico, Virginia, USA and its more than just another place for meditation and prayer. Its a reinterpretation of the traditional chapels but with a modern twist and with a simple and elegant design. The chapel has been designed bz Fentress Architects and its indeed a masterpiece.

This beautiful has won the BESTaward from the International Interior Design Assicoation or IIDA. It was described as having masterful execution, near perfect detailing and a wonderful integration between the interior and exterior architecture. The best way to describe this chapel is as simple and very serene. Moreover, given the materials used, the transition from exterior to exterior is very smooth and seamless. The construction of the chapel was completed in September 2009.

The building covers an area of 2,276 square feet and its a place for honoring the heroes and loved ones. The chapel features floor-to-ceiling glass walls framed by natural fieldstone and timber columns. This ensures a very strong connection with the outdoor areas and the surrounding landscape. The main materials used are wood, stone and glass.

They are elements that create a strong connection with nature and also ensure a serene, simple and very pleasant atmosphere. Moreover, the chapel has also been designed to meet the standards for LEED Silver certification. It uses a geothermal HVAC system and it also has hidden under-floor air distribution delivery systems for energy efficiency and for comfort

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