Effective July 1, 2025 City of Ames Municipal Code Appendix A - Cemetery Rules, Regulations and Fees LOTS Adult $839.86 + $210.14 perpetual care1= $1,050.00/space Infant3 $160.00 + $40.00 perpetual care1= $200.00/space COLUMBARIUM NICHE Niche, Interment, and Plaque $3,062.00 ($314.40 for perpetual care1) INTERMENT - Regular Adult $1,050.00 Infant $350.00 Weekend/Holiday - Adult2 $1,461.00 Weekend/Holiday - Infant2 $491.00 For interments that require winter rate, add:$250.00 INTERMENT - Cremation Weekday $599.00 Weekend/Holiday2 $711.00 For interments that require winter rate, add: $250.00 DISINTERMENT Based on actual cost of time and materials. Minimum charge is 2 x current charge for interment. MARKERS & MEMORIALS Installation service charge $50.00 each 1The perpetual care fund is an irrevocable trust. Monies deposited into the perpetual care fund are non-refundable. (Iowa Code 523I.807) 2 City of Ames holidays are: New Year's Day Presidents' Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Veterans Day Two (2) days at Thanksgiving Two (2) days at Christmas (Res. #04-158, 4-27-04) 3This fee is waived for the City of Ames residents. An infant is defined as a child up to 24 months old.