Regulations

Ownership - Only Lincoln residents are entitled to purchase cemetery lots for their use and that of their descendants. Lots may not be transferred to other individuals. They may be returned to the town for reimbursement at the price of the original purchase. All ownership of lots is by deed, signed by the Commissioners.

Interments - State law requires that no interment may take place without
a permit obtained from a funeral director.  Multiple depth burials are allowed if requested and initiated with the first burial, and if the terrain permits.  No deed shall be delivered until the purchase price of the lot is paid in full.

Lot Boundaries - Lots shall be marked at the corners with a stone and at the lower left hand corner with a numbered Marker sunk level in the ground.

Headstones - The composition, as well as design for headstones or other markers must be submitted to the Commissioners for approval.  Only one upright monument is allowed on a lot.  The total height of the monument (base and memorial) must not exceed 42 inches and the base and length of the monument must not exceed 54 inches.  Only one flush marker per interment is allowed.  The Commission has designated areas where only flush headstones may be placed.  No monument may be placed on a lot unless the lot is paid for in full.

Landscaping - The Cemetery Commission has sole care and management of the public burial grounds in Lincoln. Plantings may be made with the approval of the Commission which reserves the right to remove or restrict any shrubs or trees that may become objectionable from the point of view of appearance or maintenance. Each grave site may have a defined plant bed at the base of the monument for planting of annuals or perennials. Only within this area may items of sentimental value be placed.

General - The Commission shall have the authority to grant special permission to depart from the provisions of the foregoing regulations in cases where it clearly appears that the spirit and intent of the regulations will not thereby be violated. The Commission shall not be held liable for any personal injury claimed by visitors.

Rules - The Lincoln cemeteries are non-sectarian and are open from 7 am to 5 pm and from 7 am to 8 pm during Daylight Savings Time.
The obligation of the Commission is to provide an atmosphere of quiet and respect.  Accordingly:
All pets must be leashed.
Recreational activities such as horseback riding, picnicking, jogging, sunbathing, ball playing, rollerblading, skate boarding, minibiking and snowmobiling are not permitted.
Boisterous or undignified conduct that disturbs the tranquility of the cemeteries is prohibited.

Lincoln's cemeteries represent the care and concern of many people over the years. The natural rural quality is to be treasured and protected by owners and visitors alike. The cemeteries are not public parks. Tread lightly and honor the dead. The Lincoln Police regularly patrol the grounds.
If you have any questions concerning the rules and regulations please call the Burial Agent at the Town Hall, 781-259-8850

Cemeteries Precinct Burial Ground
Town Hill Cemetery formerly (Meeting House Burial Ground)
Arborvitae Cemetery
Lincoln Cemetery formerly (Lexington Road Cemetery)

Current Commission Members:  Martha DeNormandie, Manley Boyce