Cemetery Rules and Regulations
~Not Allowed~
(many of these items create safety issues, health issues such as mosquitoes (VIRUS CAUSING, i.e. ZEKA and others) or impede the required maintenance of the cemetery
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Bushes Shrubs, Rose Bushes, Trees, Tall flowers will cause rooting and disturb the grounds and cause Encroaching on adjoining graves.
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Fences, stones, or plastic edgings, gravel, or chunk-type mulches should not be used.
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Glass or Plastic Blocks or Glass Vases. In general, glass of any type must not be used.
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Wooden Crosses, Shepherd Crooks, banner holders or similar items.
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Novelties or similar items included: Pinwheels, toys, all flags, banners, and flag or banner holders. (The U.S. flag exception American (U.S.A.) flags, may be placed in approved area OR for special events, approved by the committee. Flags should be properly secured to avoid falling on the ground or blowing away. Flags will be removed that have become damaged or unsightly)
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Organic Materials, such as produce, left in the cemetery will be disposed of if found to be decaying or creating issues.
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Lighting devices including solar powered, battery powered, and all ignition (candles or lantern) types.
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Headstones, All gravesites must have a monument and should be placed on the site no later than 6 months from the interment. Several unmarked sites presently are unidentifiable. Please honor your loved ones with a monument made by a professional monument company.
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The Cemetery Committee reserves the right to remove any “Not Allowed” objects and all other objects deemed questionable, including safety, maintenance, and appearance issues. Flowers need to be removed 5 days (including holidays and business days) after the day of the interment. Many items may have sentimental value but can become disruptive to the appearance and maintenance of the cemetery. Please limit your items with the overall intent of displaying respect and simple elegance for all. The cemetery is not responsible for the loss or damage to any of these items.
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This cemetery is presently a non-profit cemetery and all funds collected for grave sites are used for the maintenance of this site. In an effort to maintain the original purpose, we ask that you follow the guidelines above.
