Criswell Cemetery Rules
The cemetery was plotted in 1968 by William J. Mullens. A map is available to view.
A request of more than four individual spaces will need approval from the board of directors.
1. Contact Barry Hartnett 254-716-4352 or Patricia Stone 254-729-2522 before digging graves.
2. MOVING OF GRAVES: A court order must be obtained before moving any grave.
3. DIRT FROM GRAVES: Excess dirt can be used in low places in the cemetery.
Family must check with funeral home to make arrangements regarding extra charges and equipment
to move dirt. No dirt is to be moved or equipment allowed in cemetery when ground is wet.
4. LOCKING OF LARGE GATE: Large gate is kept locked to keep animals out of cemetery.
5. GRAVE DEPTH: All graves are to be dug a minimum of five feet in depth.
6. CURBING IN CEMETERY: No curbing is allowed in cemetery.
7. GRAVEL: Gravel is not allowed in cemetery because of mowing difficulty. Sand may be used.
8. TREES: No trees may be planted inside cemetery without the approval of the association.
9. SHRUBS: Shrubs may be planted around immediate grave site only, but must be maintained or
they will be removed by the association upon one written notice.
10. Loose decorations, dried, dead, or faded floral arrangements will be removed to help keep the
cemetery attractive.
11. The association maintains the right to level and repair tombstones.
12. Proper concrete foundation is required under new tombstones.
13. As of May 7, 2017 no additional benches or footstones (unless it is a military marker) will be allowed.
The cemetery was plotted in 1968 by William J. Mullens. A map is available to view.
A request of more than four individual spaces will need approval from the board of directors.
1. Contact Barry Hartnett 254-716-4352 or Patricia Stone 254-729-2522 before digging graves.
2. MOVING OF GRAVES: A court order must be obtained before moving any grave.
3. DIRT FROM GRAVES: Excess dirt can be used in low places in the cemetery.
Family must check with funeral home to make arrangements regarding extra charges and equipment
to move dirt. No dirt is to be moved or equipment allowed in cemetery when ground is wet.
4. LOCKING OF LARGE GATE: Large gate is kept locked to keep animals out of cemetery.
5. GRAVE DEPTH: All graves are to be dug a minimum of five feet in depth.
6. CURBING IN CEMETERY: No curbing is allowed in cemetery.
7. GRAVEL: Gravel is not allowed in cemetery because of mowing difficulty. Sand may be used.
8. TREES: No trees may be planted inside cemetery without the approval of the association.
9. SHRUBS: Shrubs may be planted around immediate grave site only, but must be maintained or
they will be removed by the association upon one written notice.
10. Loose decorations, dried, dead, or faded floral arrangements will be removed to help keep the
cemetery attractive.
11. The association maintains the right to level and repair tombstones.
12. Proper concrete foundation is required under new tombstones.
13. As of May 7, 2017 no additional benches or footstones (unless it is a military marker) will be allowed.