Plantings

Flowers, Wreaths, and Decorations

Generally, summer and fall items may be placed from May 1 through October 31; winter items may be placed from December 1 through April 1. For maintenance purposes, no items may be placed in April or November of any year. Any unclaimed items will be considered unwanted, and be removed by cemetery personnel.

All Columbarium flower arrangements are to be placed in the designated area.

Cut flowers may be placed on headstones.

Shepherd hooks are allowed but will be removed from grounds if unused for any period of time.

All artificial flowers must be placed in approved urns or containers. All artificial flowers not in approved urns or containers will be removed. Cemetery personnel will not be responsible for artificial flowers that may interfere with necessary grounds care activities.

Statues, figurines, etc., may be allowed in lieu of planters, urns, or wreaths, upon approval of the Superintendent of Parks and Grounds. Such statues/figurines may not exceed the height of the headstone.

No religious symbols are allowed; except for those permanently engraved or attached to monuments/headstones.

Removal of Plants and Shrubs

The Cemetery management shall have the right to remove, without notice, trees, shrubs, and flowers planted in violation of these rules. The Cemetery Management reserves the right to trim, cut down and remove any plantings by a lot owner which are undesirable in their present condition.