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.