Cemetery Regulations: Seasonal Decorations and Plantings

General clean-up of all sections takes place periodically throughout the year. During these times, all grave planting and decorating violations are subject to removal. The placement of all items is regulated for the common good of all owners. No placed item is permanent to the site. Potted plants are permitted to be placed on graves. Cut flowers are permitted when placed in an approved container in the planting area.

Out of sight flush flower vases may be used for this purpose. From our past experience, inclement weather, burial activity and other types of ground maintenance can (and do) change the best plans for plant and decoration clean-ups.

Cemetery grounds regulations are enforced daily.

With the Spring thaw, with milder temperatures and dry weather, thus dryer soil conditions, and the opportunity for pre-seeding clean up, the cemetery may frequently enforce rules and regulations to prepare the grounds for a Spring Season’s soil aeration, fertilization, and/or seed work. The weather conditions dictate when the work is scheduled.

In late August with cooler night temperature, as (Labor Day approaches, through mid October (Columbus Day), the Fall fertilization and seeding clean up will commence. The cemetery may frequently enforce rules and regulations to prepare the grounds for a Fall Season’s soil placement, fertilization, and pre-winter seed work. The weather conditions dictate when the work is scheduled.

Any item placed in violation of the planting and decorating regulations is subject to removal and disposal without notice or compensation. Permitted items are subject to removal and disposal without notice or compensation when such items are damaged, unsightly, out of season, or placed outside of the permitted planting and decorating areas.

Where permitted, items are at times removed from their from their property placed locations to accommodate burial activity, foundation and monument work, or other maintenance related activity for this lot or for several lots in the immediate area of the work. These items (including approved floral holders.) should be clearly marked with the cemetery location (Section-Range-Lot #).

Because the cemetery grounds are open to the public, we cannot guarantee items from damage or disappearance. Any item placed at the burial site should be considered at risk for a loss.

We are grateful to Peter Ryan, Director of the Diocese of Rockville Centre Cemetery for supplying and helping us with this information.