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Regulations
CALVARY
CEMETERY
Flower
Regulations Effective
January 1, 2026
PLANTING/PLACING DATES
TO REMEMBER
DEC. 1 – FEB. 28
- Winter fresh flowers and silk/artificial arrangements are permitted in permanent in-ground vases.
MAR. 1 – AUG. 31
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Spring bulbs (will be trimmed when done blooming), fresh potted flowers, planter boxes, fresh flower baskets and spring/summer silk/artificial arrangements in permanent in-ground vases are permitted.
- Summer annuals, where permitted, can be planted within 12 inches on grave side of stone.
SEP. 1 – NOV. 30
- Fall fresh flowers and silk/artificial arrangements are permitted.
All silk/artificial arrangements MUST BE placed in permanent in-ground vases or will be subject to removal.
CEMETERY CLEAN UP DATES TO REMEMBER
(Dates provided are approximate and weather permitting)
MAR. 1 – MAR. 7 – Spring Clean Up
- All fall/winter decorations, including florals in permanent vases, will be removed. Fall/Winter holiday themed items will also be removed.
NOV. 1 – NOV. 7 – Fall Clean Up
- All spring/summer decorations, including florals in permanent vases, will be removed. Spring/Summer holiday themed items will also be removed.
PROHIBITED
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Any artificial item placed directly in or on the ground from MARCH 1 to NOVEMBER 30 is prohibited. These items become safety hazards to our staff and visitors and are prohibited during the mowing seasons.
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The placement of garden stones; concrete, iron, wooden, glass, plastic, or paper objects; as well as rock chips, glass chips or beads, and large bark chips on or around any grave site or monument is prohibited.
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Any edging, borders, fences, or enclosures are prohibited on lots.
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Planting trees, shrubs, evergreens, bushes, or perennial plants.
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Mausoleum/Columbarium Crypts & Niches: No item of any kind (including photographs, cards, letters, or decorations) may be attached to any crypt or niche front by any means, including glue, tape, adhesives, magnets, plastic hooks, wires, or fasteners, unless prior permission is granted by the cemetery. Additionally, no wires, tape, or plastic hooks may be attached to exterior floral vases or emblems/crosses. Wiring, taping, or gluing items to monuments does not prevent removal.
PLEASE NOTE
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All artificial items placed on or in the ground (e.g., garden flags, statues, solar lights, pinwheels, shepherd’s hooks, stepping stones, garden rocks, golf balls, alcoholic beverages) are prohibited and will be removed. Solar lights are permitted to be placed in permanent vases. Exception: Veteran flags and holders may remain until after Veterans Day.
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Items with sentimental or monetary value should not be left on graves. The cemetery is not responsible for loss, damage, or theft of any items left on graves.
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The cemetery may remove any item that is unsightly, inappropriate, unsafe, or not in compliance, without prior notice.
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The cemetery is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged flowers, plantings, flags, or flag holders.
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The cemetery is not responsible for damage caused by weather, vandalism or wildlife.
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Flowers and decorations should be removed before posted clean-up dates.
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Lot owners are responsible for watering and maintaining fresh flowers.
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Clean-up dates are weather-dependent and will occur as soon as conditions allow.
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All American flags will be placed the Saturday before Memorial Day and removed the Saturday after Veterans Day by the local boy scout group.
Calvary Cemetery’s staff is committed to maintaining a respectful and well-kept environment throughout the year. We understand that memorial items are placed with love and remembrance, and it is never our intention to cause disappointment when enforcing regulations. These guidelines exist to ensure the safety of our groundskeepers and visitors and to preserve the beauty of the cemetery for everyone. All regulations are applied consistently and fairly, with no preference or discrimination toward any lot owner.
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