Flower Regulations

SPRING/SUMMER
MARCH 15 - NOVEMBER 15

Flowers in attached bronze vases: You are encouraged to decorate your loved ones grave during these months by utilizing the bronze vase attached to your memorial. The overall appearance of the cemetery is beautified by the lot owners decorating. Any flowers in the bronze vases attached to the memorial will be allowed and will not be removed by the cemetery during these months.

Flowers not in bronze vases: Any flower arrangements not in bronze vases will not be permitted except for the following holidays:

Easter
Mother’s Day
Memorial Day
Father’s Day
Independence Day
Labor Day

Arrangements not in bronze vases will be removed 10 days after the aforementioned holiday. The Memorial Gardens will try its best to set flower arrangements aside to be picked up by families who did not make it out within the 10 days after the holiday, but are not responsible for flower arrangements.

FALL/WINTER
NOVEMBER 15 – MARCH 15

Flowers in attached bronze vases: These are not permitted during these winter months due to freezing and cracking of your bronze vase. This is for your benefit.

Flowers not in bronze vases: These are permitted during these months and will not be removed by cemetery personnel. Wreaths with stands, vases, ceramic pots, etc. are permitted.

SPECIAL RULES:

Rocks placed around memorials are not permitted.
Glass surrounds or vases, block or wood are not permitted.
Do not place anything on the surface of the memorial, as it will rust or tarnish the memorial.
Do not clean the memorial with anything other than water.

Mausoleum Flower Regulations

Permanent Decorations

All permanent decorations (more than 30 days) must be kept in the cemetery supplied bronze vases and may not intrude on other crypt fronts.
Only cemetery supplied emblems or pictures may be permanently placed or attached to the crypt fronts. Any other decorations attached in any way to the crypt fronts will be removed. These attachments detract from the overall appearance of the mausoleum and in some cases can be damaging to the crypt fronts.
Any decorations placed on the floor will be immediately removed by the cemetery. Flowers from the funeral service will be left until they begin to fade or wilt or for a maximum of 10 days after the service.

Temporary Decorations

Any temporary decorations (1 to 30 days) will be allowed on cemetery supplied tables only. Any decorations left over 30 days will be removed by the cemetery.
Tables, stands or other devices will not be allowed and will also be removed by the cemetery.
Please do not bring decorations that require electrical power. The outlets are not for public use.

All Decorations

These regulations have been in effect since 1995 and will be strictly enforced by the cemetery for the overall serenity of the mausoleum.
The cemetery reserves the right to modify these regulations and will provide ample notice of any such changes.

Bronze Memorial Care & Cleaning

Your bronze memorial is protected by a durable Krylon Tough Coat protective coating. It was formulated for bronze surfaces to guard against industrial and environmental pollutants.

While all bronze memorials will patina over time, you can help prolong the finish on your memorial with proper care.

Water and a mild soap are sufficient for cleaning your memorial.

Do not use abrasive cleaners, strong penetrating chemicals, or solvents on your memorial. Oil and wax coatings are not needed and have limited protective qualities.

Bronze is the perfect choice for your memorial because it is a metal whose beauty not only last through the ages but evolves from the sheen of newly polished cast metal to a warm patina.

This process, called the aging of bronze, is what makes bronze such a unique, enduring and appreciated metal. In fact, bronze has been chosen for great works of art because artists know the beauty of their creations will be enhanced as the bronze transforms.

Over time, the surface color of bronze changes from golden to light brown to darker tones before acquiring the ultimate greenish cast—sometimes called verdigris. This is the result of bronze being exposed to the natural elements.

Because the aging process takes time and depends on many special conditions, a permanent patina may require years to develop. When it does occur, the patina itself is a natural protective covering. This sets bronze apart from other metals that under the same exposure would waste away.

Perpetual Care

Your cemetery is perpetual – it will always be in business.
Your cemetery has trained advisors who are familiar with your lot and it’s requirements.
Your cemetery purchases your memorial direct from the manufacturer – there is no middleman.
Your cemetery will be sure that only the very best material is used in your memorial because it too must be concerned with the appearance and upkeep of the park.
Your cemetery knows you. You have dealt with these people either before or during your time of loss.
Your cemetery uses the additional income from your memorial purchase to put into continued beautification of the park.
Your cemetery has crews which are trained to efficiently handle your memorial placement. Your cemetery is responsible if there is any damage in erection of monuments purchased throughout the cemetery.
Your cemetery handles your future needs directly through it’s own office.
Your cemetery has assumed the responsibilities of caring for your loved one’s grave. It is only natural that you should place your memorial under the same care and attention the resting place requires.

Flower Regulations