Services & Fees

Ruidoso Hondo Valley Memorial Park provides clearly structured options for plot purchase, interment services, and memorial installation. Our goal is to make arrangements straightforward, transparent, and handled with care.

The information below outlines plot types, burial services, and related fees. Our office is available to answer questions and guide families through each step.

How Arrangements Work

Arrangements at Ruidoso Hondo Valley Memorial Park follow a clear and thoughtful process. Each step is coordinated with attention to detail and respect for the family’s wishes.

1. Select a Plot Location

Choose from available sections based on preferred size and location. Each grave space accommodates one casket or up to two urns. A current cemetery map is available upon request.

2. Purchase the Plot

Complete the plot purchase and receive a Certificate of Ownership. A portion of each purchase is placed into the perpetual care trust fund to support ongoing maintenance of the grounds.

3. Schedule the Interment Service

Interments are conducted Monday through Saturday between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM. A minimum of 72-hour notice is required to prepare the site and coordinate services.

4. Install an Approved Memorial

All memorials must comply with cemetery guidelines and are set flush with the landscape to preserve the park-like setting. Memorial installation should be coordinated through RHVMP with an approved dealer.

Our staff is available to assist at every stage to ensure each detail is handled with care and clarity.

    • Full-size plots accommodate one casket or two urns

    • Plot pricing ranges from $800–$1,200

    • All services are coordinated by cemetery staff

    Each plot allows for:

    • One casket

      or

    • Two urns

    (Half plots for single urns are not available.)

    • Economy Plot (4’ x 8’) – $800

    • Standard Plot (4’ x 8’) – $900

    • Standard Plus Plot (5’ x 10’) – $1,000

    • Estate Plot (5’ x 10’) – $1,200

    • End-of-row or end-of-column locations: +$100

    Plot selection is based on availability and location within the cemetery.

  • Plot configurations at Ruidoso Hondo Valley Memorial Park are designed to accommodate both traditional burial and cremation, while maintaining the cemetery’s open, park-like setting.

    Standard configurations include:

    • Casket interment with burial vault or liner

    • Direct burial urn placement

    • Combination placements (casket with one or two urns, where applicable)

    Available configurations vary by plot size and section.

    For a visual overview of approved configurations and layout options:

    Download Grave & Memorial Configuration Guide (PDF)

    Cemetery staff can assist in selecting the appropriate option based on family needs and availability.

  • All interments are carefully coordinated and supervised by RHVMP staff to ensure proper preparation and respectful handling at every stage.

    A minimum of 72 hours’ notice is required for all interments.

    Burial Preparation Requirements

    To protect the integrity of the grounds and ensure long-term stability:

    • A burial vault or liner is required for all casket interments

    • Vaults and liners are designed to support the surrounding soil and prevent ground settling

    • Direct burial urns, containers for cremated ashes suitable for in-ground placement, are required for urn interments.

    Opening & Closing (Excavation Contractor)

    • Casket Interment: $1,000

    • Urn Interment: $550 (per urn)

    Survey & Preparation Fees

    • Plot & Marker (Casket or Single Urn): $325

    • Plot & Marker (Double Urn): $475

    • Additional Urn to Owned Plot (no new marker): $250

    • Marker Only: $125

    Supervision

    • RHVMP Supervision (required at all burials): $250

  • The fee for disinterment is three times the current open/close fee at the time of service.

    If remains are reinterred within the cemetery, standard interment fees apply in addition to the disinterment fee.

  • To preserve the park-like setting of Ruidoso Hondo Valley Memorial Park, all memorials must comply with cemetery guidelines and be approved prior to installation.

    All memorial installations must be coordinated through RHVMP and completed by an approved dealer.

    A minimum of 72 hours’ notice is required for memorial installations.

    Memorial Requirements

    • Only flat, flush-mounted memorials are permitted

    • Cast bronze and granite markers are allowed

    • Upright monuments are not permitted

    Installation & Coordination

    All memorials must meet cemetery specifications for size, material, and placement.

    Installation scheduling and coordination must be arranged through RHVMP to ensure proper placement and long-term consistency across the grounds.

    Additional Information

    See Grave and Memorial Configuration Guidelines for detailed specifications and layout requirements.

All fees are subject to change without notice.