Rules for Decorations

We request that you respect these guidelines so we can keep the Catholic Cemeteries a proper and sacred place for the burial of our departed brothers and sisters.

WHAT WE ALLOW

  • Certain types of flowers and shrubs* with black hardwood mulch (only on monument lots)
  • Potted plants (on certain days)**
  • Fresh, cut flowers and artificial flowers in permanent vases  approved by the cemetery (from  November 1 to March 1)
  • American flags no taller than 2 feet

WHAT WE DO NOT ALLOW

  • Certain types of flowers and shrubs*
  • Votive candles, battery operated candles, and solar lights
  • Cut flowers in a glass or breakable container or in a container buried in the ground
  • Planting around lawn level or 8 inch marker spaces
  • Coarse bark, rocks or stone chips, gravel, border edging, fencing, or planted ground cover

*Contact the cemetery office for details

**Potted plants are permitted on Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Memorial Day, and All Soul’s Day. They will be removed on the Monday following the holiday.

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