![Wrought Iron Fence and Gate Surrounding a Cemetery](https://www.ironfenceshop.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wrought_iron_double_gate_5x8-e1548361226535.jpg)
Whether it is for aesthetics or security, a wrought iron fence is perfect for use around a cemetery or family plot. Few types and styles of fences evoke the proper feel and look for a final resting place. We get lots of requests for our iron fence to be used around a cemetery or family plot.
Sometimes the fence is being used around a new cemetery. Other times our iron fence is used to replace or expand upon much older 150-200 year old iron fence already in place. Our Stronghold Iron fence is especially used or spec’d for around historic cemeteries. A lot of times, the newer styles of fence don’t quite give the right feel and look around a cemetery or family plot.
![Wrought Iron Fence Surrounding a Historic Japanese Cemetery](https://www.ironfenceshop.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/iron_fence_for_historic_japanese_cemetery-e1548362482856.jpg)
Iron fence is excellent as a security fence around cemeteries as its strong and resilient to bending. Cemeteries don’t always have caretakers on duty, so having a strong fence that can handle the general public being unsupervised around it is generally a good idea. If security is of the utmost concern, you can weld the panels directly to the posts or utilize a specialized security screw to make them tamper-proof.
![Wrought Iron Fence Surrounding a Historic Japanese Cemetery](https://www.ironfenceshop.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/historic_cemetery_iron_fence_5ft_tall-e1548362836869.jpg)
One trend we’ve seen in the last few year is use of our iron fence around smaller family cemetery plots on private property. This may be a smaller 16ft x 16ft or 40ft x 40ft cemetery that the iron fence is used to surround. It gives a reverent and sophisticated look for a family final resting place and requires little maintenance while lasting for decades.
![Original Vinyl Cemetery Fence Looking out of Place and with Broken Pickets](https://www.ironfenceshop.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Original_vinyl_fence_cemetery-e1548363317483.jpg)
![Replacement Wrought Iron Fence Around a Historic Cemetery](https://www.ironfenceshop.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/4ft_signature_iron_fence_cemetery-e1548363371181.jpg)
![Iron Fence that Replaced Cheap Vinyl Fence](https://www.ironfenceshop.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/4ft_signature_iron_fence_historic_cemetery-e1548363420878.jpg)
If you have any questions about using our iron fence around a cemetery or family burial plot, feel free to give us a call or shoot us an email. We can also help provide specs, samples and photos of the iron fence as well if you are working with a historic or preservation society for approval.