(A) Fresh cut flowers, artifical flowers, wreaths, potted plants, baskets or paper are permitted at the grave site for seven days following interment. Items desired to be retained must be removed within seven days after placement on the lot or grave. Items not removed from grave site after the allowed time (may) be discarded by cemetery crew when they become wilted or unsightly.
(B) Up to two containers of fresh or artificial flowers may be placed or affixed on or immediately next to the monument, on its concrete base or in line with such, provided that the affixed flowers are placed in containers consisting of granite, marble, concrete, or metal, or an invertible vase (able to withstand mowing and weeding).
(C) Benches must be constructed of concrete, marble, granite, hearty wood or metal (able to withstand mowing and weeding). All benches and other permitted items must be placed in alignment with a monument or foundation, so as not to impede mowing or weeding.
(D) A total of four mementos will be allowed on headstones only, and such items must be permanently affixed/glued to the stone. No glass, porcelain, china, or anything else that is breakable will be allowed.
(E) Holidays. Placing potted flowers, plants, summer wreaths, or baskets on lots and graves is not permitted except on Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Christmas Day. These items will be removed within seven days.
(Ord. 987, passed 11-18-09; Am. Ord. 1109, passed 12- 1-18; Am. Ord. 1202, passed 12-6-22)