How many coffins fit in a grave?
Capacity of the grave
Graves can be for a maximum of three full earth burials, depending on ground conditions in the cemetery. The depth has to be determined with the first burial. In a dedicated cremation plot, designed solely for cremated remains, ten caskets can be interred.
How many caskets can go in one plot?
The number of people allowed in a single space depends on the plot, cemetery, and body disposal method: Single-space plots hold a single casket with one body. Double-depth companion plots hold two stacked caskets. A single urn is usually buried in a plot specifically designed to hold urns (like in urn gardens).
How many bodies can be buried in a grave?
New graves for two are dug to a depth of 6 feet, allowing for two full interments plus numerous cremated remains caskets. In some of the cemeteries, where land is suitable, graves can be dug to a depth of 7 feet 6 inches, which will allow three full interments.
How many people can you put in a single grave?
Family Graves
It is permissible to reopen a grave in order to bury a member of the same family, but a space of at least one foot above the previous burial must be left. Generally, it is possible to bury three to four persons in each grave space.
Can 2 people be buried in one casket?