Cemetery
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Contact Details
Phone:
(616) 374-4237
(ext.11)
Fax:
(616) 374-4257
Address:
3862 Laurel Drive
Lake Odessa, MI 48849
Lakeside Cemetery:
14631 Cemetery Road
Lake Odessa, MI 48849
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Schedule of Burial Fees
You can read more about the Township’s burial fees in the FAQ section below.
Burial Fee Payments
Pay by Phone:
Please call (616) 374-4237 ext. 11 to contact our office and pay by phone.
Drop Box:
Drop Box is located at the Township Office on 3862 Laurel Drive.
FAQ's
What is the cost of a foundation?
The cost of a foundation is $.40 per square inch— **lots are 48” wide.
Foundations require a $25 Urn Pad and 4″ border on remaining three sides.
- $249.00 Foundation for 1 space with up to 24”x12” headstone, includes a 20’x20” urn ext.
- $345.00 Foundation for 2 spaces with up to 36”x12” headstone, includes a 20”x20” urn ext.
- $441.00 Foundation for 2 spaces with up to 48”x12” headstone, includes a 20”x20” urn ext.
- $537.00 Foundation for 2 spaces with up to 60”x12” headstone, includes a 20”x20” urn ext.
- $633.00 Foundation for 2 spaces with up to 72”x12” headstone, includes a 20”x20” urn ext.
- Custom Size Foundation: Contact Treasurer for verification of amount before mailing.
$25.00 Urn Extensions- required for all urns. All Burial Rights/lots are Non-transferable.
What is the cost for grave thawing?
The cost of grave thawing is a $50.00 additional fee per burial December 1 – March 31.
Are there any days that are excluded for burials throughout the year?
Yes, burials cannot be performed on the following holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- 4th of July
- Christmas
- Labor Day
What is the cost of opening & closing graves?
- Resident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $425.00
- Non-Resident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $625.00
- Cremation / Burials under 4’ . . . . $275.00
What is the cost of non-resident lots?
- 1 Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500.00
- 2 Spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000.00
What is the eligibility and cost of resident lots?
Resident – A person who makes Odessa Township their permanent home. A permanent home is the place you intend to return to whenever you go away.
- 1 Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300.00
- 2 Spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $600.00
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