Riverside
Cemetery is located at the end of East Michigan Ave. by the curve
that turns into Jefferson Ave. The Cemetery is approximately 87 acres
with about 10,000 graves sites and space for nearly 10,000 additional
grave sites. The St. Joseph River runs along the south side of the
cemetery and there are many beautiful trees located throughout the
grounds.
The Cemetery is open for
visitors between dawn and 9:00 PM.
PURCHASE OF CEMETERY LOTS If you are interested in purchasing a cemetery lot, please
contact Ray Galovich, Cemetery/Park Superintendent at (269) 273-2821.
As Mr. Galovich works out in the cemetery and through out the City
Parks System, it will probably be necessary to for you to leave a
message on the answering machine. Please be assured Mr. Galovich will
return your call either the day you called or during the next working
day.
After making an appointment, Mr. Galovich will be glad to show you
grave sites that are available, or locate a particular grave site
of a friend or family member. The cost of grave sites is currently
$525.
RULES AND REGULATIONS A complete listing of the rules and regulations for the
Cemetery are available from the Cemetery Office. Some of the rules
which are asked about most include:
Seasonal
Decorations
Summer
decorations are permitted from May 1st through September 30th
Winter
decorations are permitted from December 1 through March 15th
of the following year.
No
flowers of any kind are permitted from October 1 through November
30th.
Markers
Prior
written approval needs to be obtained before any monuments or
markers are placed in the Cemetery - at this time, people would
be advised of the types, quality, and placement of the monument.
Only
one monument or marker is permitted on each lot.
Only
flat markers or bronze plaques installed flush with the ground
are allowed in the Veterans' Section.
Urns
Only
one urn is permitted on a lot - contact the Cemetery Superintendent
for the correct placement and requirements for the urn.
Urns
should be planted prior to July 1 or they may be removed.
DIRECTOR
OF PUBLIC SERVICES:
James
Rozeboom
ADDRESS:
1015
S. Lincoln Ave.
Three Rivers, MI 49093
PHONE:
(269)
273-1845
FAX:
(269)
273-1042
BUSINESS
HOURS:
Mon
- Fri
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
CEMETERY
SUPERINTENDENT:
Ray
Galovich
PHONE:
(269)
273-2821
Documents
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Riverside
Cemetery is located at the end of East Michigan Ave. by the curve
that turns into Jefferson Ave. The Cemetery is approximately 87 acres
with about 10,000 graves sites and space for nearly 10,000 additional
grave sites. The St. Joseph River runs along the south side of the
cemetery and there are many beautiful trees located throughout the
grounds.
