Christ Alone Cemeteries

Trinity Ev. Lutheran Cemeteries South & West operated by: Christ Alone Cemeteries, Inc. 247 S. Main Street, Thiensville, WI 53092.

Locations

Hours

The cemetery grounds are open every day from dawn to dusk.

Decorations

• Burial decorations should be removed by the end of 2 weeks after the burial.
• No trees or shrubs may be planted by plot owners or family. No perennials are allowed. Decorations can be removed at the discretion of the Cemetery Committee.
• Decorations should not impede maintenance of the cemetery.
• Edging, fencing, curbing, stones, mulch and any landscaping items are not allowed.
• Breakable containers are not allowed.

Care and Maintenance

• The term “PERPETUAL CARE” shall mean; the cutting of the grass upon the lot or grave at reasonable intervals, the raking and cleaning of lot or grave, the pruning of shrubs and trees and such work as may be necessary to keep the lot or grave in good and neat condition in the cemetery. “PERPETUAL CARE” does not include maintenance and/or repair of gravestones.
• Damage to headstones caused by vandalism or an act of nature is the responsibility of the family.
• The church is responsible for general upkeep of the cemetery.
• Damage caused by the maintenance crew is the responsibility of the church.

Lot Agreement

• A vault is to be used for caskets to prevent cave-in of grave at owner’s expense. Urn and vault in one is acceptable or a separate vault will need to be purchased to prevent cave in at owner’s expense.
• One above ground monument stone shall be placed on the west end of the lot facing east, on a cement base which is to be narrower than the plot. See lot agreement form for dimensions.
• An unwanted lot can be donated back to Christ Alone Cemeteries, Inc.
• Graves can be used only by purchaser and/or his/her immediate family.
• Graves are to be opened and closed at the approval of the Cemetery Committee and at the owner’s expense.

Sale of Plots

• Plots are sold to church members only.
• Sale of plots to non-members must be approved by the Cemetery Committee and are subject to separate pricing.
• 15% of the sale of plots will be deposited into a Perpetual Care fund; 85% to cemetery operating fund.
• Headstones are limited to one above ground headstone per plot.
• ITM Excavating will dig the grave for caskets and cremations at the family’s expense.

Pricing

Single Plot

• $500 (member)
•  $1,000 (WELS church member affiliated with Ozaukee Circuit)
• Can be 1 casket or 2 cremations 

Double Plots

• $1,000 (member)
• $2,000 (WELS church member affiliated with Ozaukee Circuit)
• Can be 2 caskets or 4 cremations.

More Information

To purchase a plot or to get more information, contact the Church Office at 262-242-4710 or fill out the form below: