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Rules for Decorations

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

  • Fresh-cut and artificial flowers in a cemetery-approved vase (artificial flowers only November 1 – March 1)
  • Potted plants (on Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Memorial Day, and All Soul’s Day. These will be removed after a full week.)
  • American Flags no taller than 3 feet in the ground or with a VA stand, or miniature flags in an approved vase on a crypt or niche front
  • Christmas wreaths during the months of December and January
  • Funeral flowers at the burial location for 48 hours following interment

WHAT WE DO NOT ALLOW

  • Trees, flowers, or 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 items/containers
  • Any type of Shepherd’s hook
  • Landscaping around flat or 8” bevel memorial
  • Rocks, stone chips, gravel, border edging, fencing, or planted ground-cover
  • Homemade memorials or temporary markers
  • Wreaths outside of the months of December and January
  • Non-wreath holiday decorations
  • Stickers, command hooks, or other adhesive items
Garden of the Holy Innocents

Garden of the Holy Innocents

Decorations placed in the Garden of Holy Innocents must be placed on the ground in front of the statue, and must adhere to standard decoration guidelines.

All decorations will be removed during our weekly clean-ups.

Weekly Clean Up

Weekly Clean Up

A clean-up of grave decorations will be conducted on a weekly basis in accordance with the guidelines outlined here.

Due to the nature of cemetery operations, cemetery staff are not responsible for collecting or storing personal items, and are not responsible for damage to or loss of a decoration, regardless of cause.

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St. Joseph Cemetery

6440 S. High St.

Lockbourne, OH 43137

(614) 491-2751

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Mount Calvary Cemetery

581 Mt. Calvary Ave.

Columbus, OH 43223

(614) 491-2751

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Resurrection Cemetery

9571 N. High St.

Lewis Center, OH 43035

(614) 888-1805

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Holy Cross Cemetery

11539 National Rd. SW

Pataskala, OH 43062

(740) 927-4442

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