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
Specific flowers and shrubs with black hardwood mulch on monument lots, planted within the 12 inches directly in front of the monument
Potted plants (on Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Memorial Day, and All Soul’s Day. They will be removed on the Monday following the weekend after the holiday.)
Fresh, cut flowers and artificial flowers in a
cemetery-approved vase (Artificial flowers only November 1 through March 1.)
American flags no taller than 2 feet
WHAT WE DO NOT
ALLOW
Trees or any flowers and shrubs not approved by the cemetery
Balloons, pinwheels, wind chimes, lights, candles, statues, stuffed animals, or other similar items
Plastic, metal, wood, glass, or breakable containers
Planting around lawn-level or 8-inch marker spaces
Coarse bark, rocks or stone chips, gravel, border edging,
fencing, or planted ground cover
Natural, fresh-cut
flowers may be placed in Cemetery-approved vases at any time of the year and
will be removed when they become unsightly or when it becomes necessary to
facilitate cemetery operations.
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 weekend after the holiday.
Artificial flowers are
permitted on graves only from November 1 through March 1. Christmas wreaths and
other seasonal adornments may be placed on graves from December 1 through
January 20.
One small American
flag may be placed on a grave and will be removed when it is damaged, faded or
tattered.
At no time shall any
object be attached to a grave marker or niche/crypt cover, protrude above the
top of an upright headstone, or encroach on an adjacent grave.
To preserve the
dignity and appearance of the cemetery, the following items are prohibited:
·Alcoholic products or
other similar items
·Balloons, pinwheels,
wind chimes, lights, candles, statues, stuffed animals, or other similar items
·Decorative and
breakable glass or plastic items such as: vigil lights, glass vases or
decorative glass
