Holiday decorations
- Are allowed one week before the holiday and should be removed within 1–2 weeks after the holiday.
Amount of funeral pieces
- During the winter months (December 1 through March 5), only three funeral pieces will be left on each grave unless prior arrangements have been made with the cemetery.
Christmas decorations clean up
- Cleanup will begin on or about January 12, weather permitting.
- If you wish to keep any decorations, please remove them before the general cleanup begins.
- Spring cleanup will commence at the beginning of March.
Floral renewal notices
- Renewal notices are mailed in February.
- If you do not receive your invoice by the second week of March and wish to order flowers, please contact the cemetery office.
- To guarantee planting for late May, flower beds must be paid for by April 25. The latest flowers can be purchased is June 15.
- Red, pink, and white begonias are available.
Artificial decorations
- Artificial decorations of any kind are not permitted between March 1 and November 1.
- Cemetery personnel will remove any non-conforming decorations, as well as live potted plants that have passed their life cycle.
Placement of Memorial Day Flags
- Flags may be placed beginning two weeks before Memorial Day. ]
- Memorial Day flags for eligible veterans are placed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or authorized veterans organizations, not by cemetery staff.
- Flags will remain on graves until August 1.
Installation of Markers & Foundations
- Installation of markers and foundations will begin after the spring thaw, approximately April 15, weather permitting.
Traffic Rules
- The safety of all visitors is our highest priority.
- The maximum speed limit throughout the cemetery is 15 mph.
- All drivers must possess a valid driver’s license; student driving is not permitted.
- Vehicles must remain on paved roadways and parking areas to avoid damage to cemetery grounds.
Trash Disposal
- Dumping or disposing of trash on roadways, driveways, paths, walkways, or anywhere on cemetery grounds is strictly prohibited.
- Violators of this policy will be pursued.
Genealogy Research
- We have received many requests for genealogy research that we have had to initiate a charge for any requests beyond a two-person request. The cost is $175.00 for this service.
Questions?
- If you have any questions regarding cemetery policies, seasonal schedules, floral programs, or services, please contact the cemetery office at 617-387-0800.
