Decorations
When is the cemetery’s annual cleanup?
The cemetery conducts an annual cleanup around January 15th each year. All decorations you wish to keep should be removed before the week of January 15th (weather permitting). Any remaining decorations will be removed by cemetery staff to maintain the grounds. If you wish to replace decorations, please wait until February 1st.
What type of decorations can I place on the grave site?
We ask that all decorations be placed close to the headstone, ideally within 12 inches of the stone. Decorations placed beyond this area may interfere with our maintenance efforts. We recommend using plastic cones for placing flowers (fresh or artificial). Please avoid using small statues, glass, or rocks, as these can pose safety hazards and may damage the monument.
For a full list of prohibited items, please refer to the Prohibited Item List. If you're unsure whether your decoration is allowed, please ask the cemetery staff for guidance.
Where are my fresh flowers? Did the cemetery workers cut them down?
If your fresh flowers appear cut or damaged, it is most likely due to animals (such as groundhogs, deer, and foxes) that roam the cemetery. These animals often treat decorations as a snack. Cemetery staff do not remove fresh flowers.
My decorations are missing. Did the cemetery remove them?
If the item is listed on our Prohibited Item List, it will be removed and stored near our garage. The cemetery may also remove decorations if a grave is heavily decorated or overrun with weeds, which can create a habitat for pests like mice and snakes.
Often, decorations go missing due to other visitors who may take items from one grave to decorate their own. We recommend writing your name on any decorations you place. If you spot your decorations on another grave, kindly remove them and place them back on your own.
My decorations are broken. Did the cemetery workers break them?
We can assure you that our cemetery workers do not intentionally damage decorations, monuments, or other items on the grounds. If damage occurs, staff are required to report it. While rare, some damage may occur due to animals, weather (such as high winds), or the natural wear and tear of items left outside for extended periods.
The cemetery conducts an annual cleanup around January 15th each year. All decorations you wish to keep should be removed before the week of January 15th (weather permitting). Any remaining decorations will be removed by cemetery staff to maintain the grounds. If you wish to replace decorations, please wait until February 1st.
What type of decorations can I place on the grave site?
We ask that all decorations be placed close to the headstone, ideally within 12 inches of the stone. Decorations placed beyond this area may interfere with our maintenance efforts. We recommend using plastic cones for placing flowers (fresh or artificial). Please avoid using small statues, glass, or rocks, as these can pose safety hazards and may damage the monument.
For a full list of prohibited items, please refer to the Prohibited Item List. If you're unsure whether your decoration is allowed, please ask the cemetery staff for guidance.
Where are my fresh flowers? Did the cemetery workers cut them down?
If your fresh flowers appear cut or damaged, it is most likely due to animals (such as groundhogs, deer, and foxes) that roam the cemetery. These animals often treat decorations as a snack. Cemetery staff do not remove fresh flowers.
My decorations are missing. Did the cemetery remove them?
If the item is listed on our Prohibited Item List, it will be removed and stored near our garage. The cemetery may also remove decorations if a grave is heavily decorated or overrun with weeds, which can create a habitat for pests like mice and snakes.
Often, decorations go missing due to other visitors who may take items from one grave to decorate their own. We recommend writing your name on any decorations you place. If you spot your decorations on another grave, kindly remove them and place them back on your own.
My decorations are broken. Did the cemetery workers break them?
We can assure you that our cemetery workers do not intentionally damage decorations, monuments, or other items on the grounds. If damage occurs, staff are required to report it. While rare, some damage may occur due to animals, weather (such as high winds), or the natural wear and tear of items left outside for extended periods.
