Epitaph from historic monument in Benson City Cemetery:
The soul has now taken its flight to mansions of glory above. To mingle with angels of light. And dwell in the kingdom of love.

Located at:
City of Benson
1600 Oregon Ave.
Benson, MN 56215

Cemetery Hours: The cemetery is open to visitors during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to sunset.

• Civil War

• Spanish-American War

• World War I

• World War II

• Korean War

• Vietnam War

• Persian Gulf War

Monuments and Markers

• A monument installation form and permit fee of $25.00 must be submitted prior to having a monument or marker installed.

• Every monument and marker shall be placed in the space shown on the cemetery plat or as directed by the superintendent.

• No monument or marker may be placed unless the location has been approved and full purchase price of the lot has been paid. No monument or marker may be constructed of limestone, sandstone, wood or other material, which will not assure relative permanency.

• Every grave shall be marked with a permanent marker within one year from date of burial.

• The height shall not exceed 48” above the ground surface on all monuments. Single markers shall consist of one piece and shall not be less than 12” nor more than 24” in width including the “Wash”, and shall be level with the surrounding ground surface. Double markers shall not exceed 60” in length. Other dimensions of double markers shall be the same as for single markers.

• These restrictions shall not apply to monuments provided by the federal government.

Cemetery Registry

The Benson City Cemetery Registry is located to the left of the main entrance. The registry lists all those that have been laid to rest in the City Cemetery.   The names are listed alphabetically on the registry board. Next to each name is the block or section number with the lot number where the grave is located. Maps are located at the registry area to find the grave easily.
     

Cemetery Regulations

1. No person may discharge any firearm or have possession of any firearm within the cemetery grounds at any time except for use during military services, Memorial Day observations, or use by law enforcement personnel.
2. No person shall wrongfully take, remove, or convert to his own use any property within the cemetery without the owners consent or make any excavation therein without first obtaining the consent of the cemetery superintendent.
3. No person may wrongfully obstruct or blockade any driveway or pathway within the cemetery or wrongfully damage or destroy any property within the cemetery.
4. No person may drive any motor vehicle at a speed in excess of five miles per hour within the cemetery and such vehicles must confine their travel to established roadways except where the cemetery superintendent expressly authorized such travel elsewhere.
5. No person shall disturb the dignity, peace, and quiet of the cemetery by the use of excessive noise or boisterous and unruly conduct within the limits of the cemetery.
6. No person shall enter or leave the cemetery except through established gateways provided for such purpose.
7. No person may allow any animal to run at large in the cemetery.
8. No person may loiter at any time, nor be in the cemetery without permission of the cemetery superintendent at any time between the hours of sunset and 7:00 a.m.
9. No person may use the cemetery grounds or any road therein as a public thoroughfare nor drive any vehicle in or upon the cemetery grounds except for legitimate purposes relating to the ordinary and customary use of the cemetery.
10. Concrete or steel vaults of a design approved by the superintendent are required for all burials other than cremations.
11. No trees or vines may be planted, nor may fences be erected. The City reserves the right to remove any tree, shrub, vine, plant or flower which may become unsightly, dangerous or not in keeping with the landscape design of the cemetery.
12. All monuments and markers shall be set true to line and grade.   The lot owner is responsible for any failure to abide by this regulation and shall pay for any charges or damages.

Number of Internments Allowed in Each Grave:

• Casket within a vault plus a cremation
• Casket within a vault plus an infant
• Two infants
• An infant plus a cremation
• Two cremations

The City of Benson does not allow stacking of burial vaults, due to soil conditions and water table fluctuation.

Permanent Care & Improvement Fund
This fund was created for maintaining, caring for, and improving the cemetery and cemetery lots in the Benson City Cemetery. Proceeds to the fund are collected by the City Clerk from the sale of lots by the City and shall equal 20% of the sale price.

Donations and Memorial Gifts
Any interested individual(s) or organization(s) may give the Benson City Cemetery a donation to place within its Permanent Care and Improvement Fund.

Administration
A five-member committee appointed by the City Council oversees the Benson City Cemetery. The purpose of this committee is to advise and assist the City Council in administration, maintenance, and improvements of the Benson City Cemetery.

Lot Price: $350.00
Lot Size: 4 ft. wide x 12 ft. long