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This is the latest information from Mr. Ellis (830-660-2655) (Sexton or caretaker of the Cranes Mill Cemetery.)
It is OK to put the stone in yourself. Friday is OK in that, out of respect for others, there will be no services being conducted that placing a stone would be a distraction.
You may bury ashes at the gravesite. **It must be buried 2 feet below surface in a container.
Mr. Ellis can meet you there if you like, just call in advance, however, he will not be able to assist with setting up the stone or with any digging.
If you need assistance with setting the stone up, it is recommended you call Mrs. Margaret Dietz at Dietz Memorial in New Braunfels (1-800-253-1925 or 830-606-0261).
lreed, I sent a response to you by email, but not certain if you saw. Posted below:
Yes, Ken Ellis is the caretaker. As for placing the stone marker, I am not aware of any prerequisites, I believe if you can get the stone transported to Cranes Mill Cemetery, you can place it yourself , I may be around to help. I placed a small stone at the foot of my father’s grave to recognize his WWII service. So are you looking to transport the stone yourself or hire someone? As for an urn of ashes are you looking to bury them within the family plot or scatter them? There may be an covenant about that, especially to scatter. Let me know.
I believe I can help you. My parents are buried there and I live nearby. I’m not aware of a map of each grave site there, but am doing research on the cemetery. What exactly do you need to know? The name/number of the “Caretaker” of the cemetery? Where to obtain a headstone? etc.
What is the name(s) of the individual(s) buried there?
