Cemetery Decorations and Plantings

✅ What is Allowed

• Seasonal Decorations:
  • Summer: Flower pots, urns, and grave blankets may be placed from May 1 to
    September 30.
  • Winter: Winter plot decorations are allowed from November 1 to March 31.
• Veterans:
  • Flags and flag holders are provided.
  • Flags are placed each year just before Memorial Day.
• Flowers:
  • Perennials may be planted in urns or vases on either side of the memorial.
  • Annuals must be planted within 12 inches of the memorial and not extend past
    lot boundaries when in full bloom.
  • Cut flowers are allowed under the same conditions as annuals.
  • Artificial flowers may be placed on the sides or in front of the memorial, same as
    regular flowers.

❌ What is Prohibited

• Planting of trees, shrubs, or landscaping by individuals.
• Use of mounds, bricks, blocks, or borders that interfere with lawn maintenance.
• Use of surfaces other than earth or sod.
• Use of glass containers or items.
• Benches, statues, trellises, signs, fences, or any other items not expressly allowed by
  ordinance.
• Digging, grading, or altering the ground without Township authorization.
• Placement of ornaments, grave border materials, or other structures not allowed by
  ordinance.

⚠️ Township Rights & Responsibilities

• The Township Board may remove or trim any trees or plants for maintenance or
  appearance.
• The Township is not liable for accidental damage to plantings during routine
  maintenance.
• The Township may remove unsightly or deteriorated decorations or items that interfere
  with upkeep.
• All refuse (e.g., dried flowers, wreaths, plastic containers) must be removed within 10
  days after a burial, or placed in a Township-provided disposal container if available.