The United States of America will observe the first-ever National Cremation Placement Day on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The observance will take place annually on the third Saturday in October. Created in recognition of the 150th anniversary of cremation in America, National Cremation Placement Day was designed to raise awareness about the importance of the … Continued
One 10” or 12” diameter pot of flowers (either real or artificial flowers are allowed but both must be “planted” in a pot of dirt) per grave, from May 1 until October 1. Fresh floral bouquets in plastic or metal cones permitted year round. No planting of flowers or flower pots in ground. No shepherd … Continued
All winter grave decorations must be removed by April 1st. Decorations not removed by April 1st will be picked up by cemetery personel and will not be stored. Fresh-cut flowers in green plastic cone containers (found at local hobby and craft stores, and at local florists) are permitted year round. Summer grave decorations are allowed … Continued
Whether you choose in-ground burial or an option for cremation, there are so many reasons to purchase your cemetery burial space in advance. During the months of February and March, save 10% on all burial spaces paid in full at the time of purchase. Call the cemetery at 517-783-1728 for more details and to schedule an … Continued
St. John Catholic Cemetery in Jackson will not be participating in the Wreaths Across America program this year. Wreaths Across America has recently made changes to their program that we do not feel comfortable supporting at this time. This decision was not made lightly, and we truly value the spirit of remembrance and honor that … Continued
All memorial wreaths from our December 14, 2024 Wreaths Across America event will be removed and retired beginning Friday, February 14, 2025. If you have any questions, please call our office at 517-783-1728. The cemetery staff would like to thank all of our Wreaths Across America supporters!
Whether you choose in-ground burial or an option for cremation, there are so many reasons to purchase your cemetery burial space in advance. During the months of February and March, save 10% on all burial spaces paid in full at the time of purchase. Call the cemetery at 517-783-1728 for more details and to schedule … Continued
All are welcome to join us on Saturday, Dec. 14th at noon, outside at the cemetery’s altar, for our 8th annual Wreaths Across America event at St. John Catholic Cemetery! Volunteers are needed to help place wreaths on the graves of our veterans while saying the veteran’s name out loud and thanking them for their … Continued
May 1st until October 1st, two 10″ or 12″ diameter potted flowers (real or artificial) are allowed per lot. Also, fresh floral bouquets in plastic or metal cones are permitted year round. No planting flowers or flower pots in ground. Urns, statues, stepping stones, benches, vigil lights, glass containers, shepherd’s hooks, and colored stones around … Continued
Whether you choose in-ground burial or an option for cremation, there are so many reasons to purchase your cemetery burial space in advance. During the months of February and March, save 10% on all burial spaces paid in full at the time of purchase. Call the cemetery at 517-783-1728 for more details and to schedule … Continued