Upright Monuments

Dies are the upright piece of the granite that is placed on a base. A die is usually no smaller than 12”x12”x4” thick and can be in excess of 4 feet long and 2 feet high and 8 inches thick. The die can be polished, steeled or sawed. Dies are measured by length x width x height in increments of 2 inches. In addition a die can have an oval, serpentine, flat or other custom top.

Slants

A slant stone is also available. It is somewhat tall like a die. The face of the slant is at an approximate angle of 60 degrees. It can also range in size from approximately 1-2x0-8x1-2 to 5-0x0-10x1-4 or larger. The face is polished, the sides and top are usually rock pitched, but can also be polished. The slant does not need a base to stand upright as the die does because the slant has a wider bottom usually 8" to 10" wide. A slant can be placed on a base if preferred. In either case a foundation is usually poured.

Hickeys

A bevel, k-marker, or hickey is like a cross between a slant and a flat. It sits low to the ground as a flat marker, but the face is slightly tilted; usually a difference of 2" from front to rear of the face. It also can be all polished or have rock pitched sides. It is commonly as small as 1-8x0-10x0-6 to 4-0x1-2x0-8 or greater in size.

Grassmarkers

Markers are referred to as grass markers or flats. Usually the markers are no less than 4 inches thick and do not exceed 8: thick. They can be fashioned in a variety of shapes. The marker is usually 2 feet x 1 foot for a single grave space and are 4 feet x 1 foot for a double grave space. In addition, a marker is usually not set with a concrete foundation for ease of maintenance in the cemetery. Core holes may also be cut for the purpose of ingound flowered vases.

Contact McNett Funeral Home on information, fees and restrictions on the cemeteries in Andrews.

Fees for opening and closing of grave and for cemetery property available in the Andrews Old Cemetery, Andrews West Cemetery, Andrews North Cemetery and Andrews Babyland Cemetery

Payment for opening and closing of grave and payment for cemetery property will be paid to: Andrews County

Cemetery Property For Sale In The Andrews North Cemetery Only - $ 300.00 Each Space

Cemetery Property For Sale In The Andrews North Babyland Cemetery - $50.00 Each Space
(This Fee Will Include A Monument For The Grave In Babyland Cemetery.)

All arrangements for use of cemetery property owned by a third party and the location of the cemetery space to be used (if more than one space is owned) must be arranged with cemetery personnel.

These fees will be collected prior to funeral services.

Fees for cemetery equipement setup in cemetery

Cemetery tent, chairs, lowering device, and grass on Sunday - Monday at anytime will be $175.00

Payment for cemetery equipment will be paid to: Ertel Enterprises

Chairs, lowering device, and grass, (tent not included) on Sunday - Monday anytime will be $75.00

These fees will be collected prior to funeral services.

County of Andrews Cemetery Restrictions

Andrews Old Cemetery
Andrews West Cemetery

1. All cemetery property has been sold in these cemeteries.

2. An outside enclosure is not required for each interment in these cemeteries.

3. No monuments shall be set on the weekend or county holiday or any other times when a county employee is not present.

4. No curbs (cornerstones only), no shrubs, flowers, or trees will be allowed.

5. All monuments will need to be made out of granite, marble, or bronze. Monuments made out of concrete, wood, terrazzo, etc. will not be allowed. If there are any questions or concerns on a particular monument, you will need to contact the County Of Andrews Judge's Office at 432-524-1401 before the monument is set.

6. Vases will be allowed on monument sides only and not on the ground.

7. Monuments at the head of the grave will need to be 4½ foot or less in length and 1 foot or less in width per space. There is no restriction on the height.

8. All foot markers need to be set at the foot of the grave, and no more than 1 ½ inches above ground.

9. Live or artificial flowers will be allowed in vases that are attached to the monument or as “saddles”. Flowers will not be allowed in front or behind the monument or on the gravesite (Only after interment services).

Andrews North Cemetery

1. Price per lot is $300.00 each.

2. An enclosure (minimum concrete box) will be required for each interment other than babyland property. This is a county requirement and not a state requirement.

3. Maximum number of spaces sold per family shall be ten.

4. Sections will be opened upon Commissioner's Court approval. The next section shall be opened when ¾ of the current section is sold.

5. No curbs (cornerstones only), no shrubs, flowers, or trees will be allowed.

6. All monuments will need to be made out of granite, marble, or bronze. Monuments made out of concrete, wood, terrazzo, etc. will not be allowed. If there are any questions or concerns on a particular monument, you will need to contact the County Of Andrews Judge's Office at 432-524-1401 before the monument is set.

7. Vases will be allowed on monument sides only and not on the ground.

8. Monuments at the head of the grave will need to be 4½ foot or less in length; 1 foot or less in width; and 2½ feet or less in height per space.

9. All foot markers need to be set at the foot of the grave, and no more than 1 ½ inches above ground.

10. Live or artificial flowers will be allowed in vases that are attached to the monument or as “saddles”. Flowers will not be allowed in front or behind the monument or on the gravesite (Only after interment services).

11. Grave covers such as concrete or granite slabs will not be allowed, however, holiday covers (blankets) are acceptable other than during the growing season.

12. No mourning benches, chairs, etc. will be allowed.

Andrews Babyland Cemetery
(Located in the Andrews North Cemetery)

1. Price per lot is $50.00 each. This fee will include a monument for the grave.

2. An outside enclosure is not required in babyland cemetery.

3. Babyland monuments shall be ground level only and shall not exceed 13 ½ inches in length and 8 ½ inches in width. This shall insure uniformity, and the ability to maintain the grounds. All babyland monuments will be placed by Andrews County.

4. Gravesites will be filled in consecutive order and shall not be scattered randomly throughout the area designated as babyland.

5. Grave length for babyland shall not exceed 2 ½ feet in width and 4 ½ feet in length. Otherwise, a regular space will have to be utilized outside babyland cemetery.

6. No trees, shrubs, bushes, or mourning benches, will be allowed in babyland.