General Rules
- Automobiles and other vehicles will not be allowed to proceed at a speed greater than 15 mph.
- Cemetery employees are not allowed to accept fees or tips. All accounts must be settled at the cemetery office.
- No children are allowed in the cemetery unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- All persons are expected to leave the site of the graveside service upon dismissal unless special permission is received from the cemetery office.
- It is strictly forbidden to pick flowers of any kind. Breaking branches, lying on grass, shooting, making loud noises or any disorderly conduct is also forbidden.
- Visitors will be admitted to the grounds at all times during the day but no visitors shall be admitted after sunset. Cemetery gates open at sunrise and close at sunset.
- Funerals shall have priority over any other activities.
- All interments must be enclosed in a regular cement, metal, or heavy-duty polypropylene vault. Vault trucks are not to be seen while funerals are in progress. A $100 fine will be imposed.
- The Cemetery Superintendent is to be notified of hours set for a funeral and the space selected as soon as the family decides in order to allow ample time for the necessary preparations. In no case should this notification be less than twelve hours prior to the funeral. The cemetery office opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The cemetery office is closed on Saturday and Sunday. In case of emergencies call 334-705-5400.
- No parking off asphalt roads will be permitted.
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Percy Marks
Cemeteries Superintendent
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Cemetery Division
Physical Address
1218 Frederick Road
Opelika, AL 36801
Phone: : 334-705-5445
Hours
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. - 4 p.m.