Perpetual Care

Ground Maintenance

Cemetery personnel take reasonable care to safeguard all monuments and decorations; nevertheless, due to the great number of visitors to the cemetery, The permanent maintenance fee paid at the time of purchasing the Certificate of Burial Privilege (effective after 1960) includes: ground leveling of the burial site, fertilizing, seeding and mowing of the lawn. Flowers and the care of grave are the responsibility of the Original Certificate/Deed Holder. In order to maintain the beauty of our grounds, the cemetery performs multiple maintenance of the grounds throughout the year. Everything is removed from the grave-site in preparation to ensure proper lawn care. We ask that families remove all personal items from the grave-site in advance until the maintenance has been completed. Signs are posted at every gate in advance of these cleanings as well as notifications post on our Facebook Page and this website. Cleaning schedule: click here

Grave Care

In certain sections flowers may be planted within a semi-circle, 18” in front of the monument. No bushes, vines, or large plantings with roots permitted. Fresh cut and artificial flowers will be permitted. Mosquito Season: During the months of April thru Aug the Board of Health mandates that grave-site not have any receptacles which will hold water. Violators may be subject to a fine. Holiday Season: Christmas wreaths are not to exceed 18” in diameter, any other type will be removed. Metal wiring to hang the wreaths is strictly discouraged as it may cause rust or discoloration of the stone. Use of thin twine of rope is encouraged. We ask that you adhere to the Rules and Regulations posted at some of our more recent sections. Click here to review and download.