St. John Catholic Cemetery enforces the following rules and regulations for the protection of our staff and lot owners. These rules and regulations ensure the beauty, maintenance and development of the cemetery as designed.
Grave Decoration Rules:
– No planting of trees, shrubs or flowers.
– No planting of flower pots in ground.
– One 10” or 12” diameter pot of flowers (either real flowers or artificial flowers 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.
– Artificial flowers & wreaths are permitted from November 1 until April 1.
– No urns, statues, vigil lights, glass containers or Christmas trees allowed.
– Colored stones around markers not allowed.
– Flags are permitted provided they conform to the overall height restriction of 30” and will be removed when they become unsightly.
– If a decoration is not permitted, deemed inappropriate or has deteriorated, it will be removed and discarded without notice.
– Placement of decorations is done at your own risk. St. John Catholic Cemetery is not responsible for lost, stolen, discarded or disturbed items.