In most cemeteries, when you purchase a monument from a monumental mason, you need to submit an “Application” or “Permit” to the Cemetery Authority, giving details and a plan of the proposed monument.  The fee charged ensures some security for you by enabling the cemetery staff to:

Check that the monument will be placed on the correct site.

Check that the “Application” has been signed by the person(s) who has the authority to place a monument on the site.

Ensure that the details, design and plan of the monument conforms to the regulations of the Cemetery Authority concerned, and construction complies with Australian Standards.

Record the date of placement of the monument in the records relating to the site, and the name of the mason who carried out the work.

Check from time to time on your behalf during the construction of the monument for compliance with the application and, therefore, your wishes.

Check the site is left in the same condition as before the work was carried out.