FAQ
To serve you better, we've assembled a list of our residents' most frequently asked questions. If you don't find your answer here, feel free to contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sanitation & Recycling
What day or days will our trash get picked up?
All City of Colome trash will be picked up weekly on Wednesdays. If there happens to be a delay or emergency that pops up you will be notified as soon as the city is notified.
Cemetery
How much does it cost for a burial space?
$300.00
What are the sizes of the lots?
There are five (5) plots in a lot.
Who do I call about information about the cemetery?
The city office (605) 842-0853. All records are kept in the city office
If I own lots and don’t need them can I give or sell them?
Yes, but you should transfer your plot(s) so the future owner does not have difficulty in proving ownership this can be done in the city office.
How many items may I place at a grave site?
Flowers, temporary memorials, or decorations may be placed on the gravesite for one week prior to Memorial Day and may remain on the gravesite for one week following Memorial Day. The City will not assume responsibility for, or salvage of, any decorative items so placed.
There shall be no planting of trees, shrubs or other permanent plantings within the City Cemetery except by written permission of the Council.
Flowers, plants or decorations may be placed at any time, provided they are placed in vases or receptacles, which are an integral part of the headstone, memorial, marker or footstone, and do no inhibit the general maintenance of the cemetery.