Monuments

Monument and Marker Requirements

To ensure uniform appearance, safety, and long-term maintenance, all monuments and markers placed within Mountview Cemetery must comply with the following requirements. Families are encouraged to review these guidelines carefully before purchasing or installing any monument.

General Regulations

  • A maximum of two markers per grave is allowed (one head marker and one foot marker), except in cremation sections, which have different requirements.

  • No items may be set in foundation concrete other than approved flower receptacles.

  • All monuments and markers must be installed in accordance with cemetery setting instructions.

Grave Type Requirements

Single Graves

  • Marker Type: Flat marker only

  • Footstone: Allowed (flat only)

  • Maximum Marker Size: 12 inches × 24 inches (1’ × 2’)

  • Placement: Head of grave, with optional flat footstone

Infant Sections

  • Marker Type: Flat marker only

  • Footstones: Not permitted

  • Maximum Marker Size: 10 inches × 20 inches

Cremation Section

  • Marker Type: Flat marker only

  • Footstones: Not applicable

  • Maximum Sizes:

    • Single grave: 8 inches × 12 inches

    • Double grave: 12 inches × 24 inches

    • Triple grave: 12 inches × 48 inches

Upright Monument Regulations

Upright monuments are permitted only in approved sections and must meet all size and placement requirements.

  • Placement: Centered over two or more graves, positioned at the head end

  • Minimum Height: 28 inches

  • Maximum Height: 42 inches

  • Exceptions: Upright monuments are not permitted in:

    • Cremation Section

    • Section 7

    • Section 16

    • Infant Sections

Approved Monument Companies

All monuments must be purchased from or installed by an approved monument company. The following companies are authorized to perform monument work at Mountview Cemetery:

  • Billings Monument
    3823 Montana Ave, Billings, MT 59101
    406-245-3391

  • Brookstone Monument
    249 Moore Lane, Billings, MT 59101
    406-245-3702

  • BK Monuments
    206 Central Ave, Reed Point, MT 59069
    406-326-2357

  • Memorial Monuments, Inc.
    memorialmonumentsinc.com

Questions or Assistance

For questions regarding monument eligibility, sizing, placement, or installation procedures, please contact the cemetery office before ordering a monument. This helps prevent delays, additional costs, or the need for modification after delivery.