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Sexton outlines Belgrade cemetery rules, plot prices and QR mapping for families
Summary
At a Belgrade Senior Resource Committee session, Sexton Royal Genter reviewed cemetery procedures including contacting assistant Kevin for plot searches, pricing (one lot currently cited at $400), a $100 annual planting option, seasonal cleanup after Nov. 15, and use of QR codes to search recorded graves.
Royal Genter, the town sexton, told attendees at the Belgrade Senior Resource Committee’s "Wishes, Your Wishes Your Way" program that residents seeking information about cemetery plots should contact his assistant Kevin, who handles most burials and plot searches. "Call Kevin," Genter said, giving office hours as "Mondays through Fridays, 7:30 to 3:00."
Genter described pricing and interment options: the meeting noted one lot price of $400 and clarified that a lot may hold one full burial or up to three cremations; configurations vary by lot size. He said a four‑space lot can be managed to accommodate multiple cremations. He also explained the town will buy back lots at the original purchase price if families wish to resell.
On placement and upkeep, Genter said the cemetery closes seasonal decorations for cleanup and asked families to remove non‑holiday items after November 15 to make spring restoration easier. He described a $100-per-year planting option and encouraged people to consult the printed cemetery ordinances available on each table.
Genter pointed attendees to mapping tools and QR codes placed around the grounds that allow a name search of recorded graves, but cautioned that not every record has been uploaded yet. He recommended Provost Monument for marker and engraving work and said the company has supported restoration efforts in prior years.
The sexton described annual volunteer restoration of older sections and said the town recently opened additional acreage, so there remains room for new plots. He reiterated that Kevin is the contact for plot searches and logistical questions and noted paper maps and contact numbers were available at the meeting.
The county and state rules cited in the discussion (for example, burial authorizations and vault requirements) were described in practical terms during the Q&A; attendees asked about finding unmarked graves, buying back lots and vendor availability. The session closed with organizers reminding residents that staff can help locate plots and that more details are available in the cemetery handouts.
