Palestine Cemetery Spring Cleanup Reminder

July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.

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PALESTINE – The Board of Directors of the Palestine Cemetery Inc., Palestine, reminds its patrons that all grave decorations must be removed or brought into compliance with the cemetery regulations by April 1 to allow for spring cleanup.

Decorations not in compliance with cemetery regulations after April 1 will be disposed of. The following are regulations of Palestine Cemetery Inc. regarding plantings, flowers and shrubbery:

– All flowers must be placed within the line of the headstone, on cement or in a cement urn, or fastened to the headstone securely.

– No wires, glass, shepherd’s hooks, or hanging baskets may be set in the ground.

– All shrubbery shall be maintained or it will be removed at the owner’s expense.

– Winter grave blankets are permitted if removed by April 1.

– All plantings and/or shrubbery must have approval of the Cemetery Board prior to planting.

Questions may be directed to the sexton of the Palestine Cemetery Inc., Martha Perry, at 574-267-4188.[[In-content Ad]]

PALESTINE – The Board of Directors of the Palestine Cemetery Inc., Palestine, reminds its patrons that all grave decorations must be removed or brought into compliance with the cemetery regulations by April 1 to allow for spring cleanup.

Decorations not in compliance with cemetery regulations after April 1 will be disposed of. The following are regulations of Palestine Cemetery Inc. regarding plantings, flowers and shrubbery:

– All flowers must be placed within the line of the headstone, on cement or in a cement urn, or fastened to the headstone securely.

– No wires, glass, shepherd’s hooks, or hanging baskets may be set in the ground.

– All shrubbery shall be maintained or it will be removed at the owner’s expense.

– Winter grave blankets are permitted if removed by April 1.

– All plantings and/or shrubbery must have approval of the Cemetery Board prior to planting.

Questions may be directed to the sexton of the Palestine Cemetery Inc., Martha Perry, at 574-267-4188.[[In-content Ad]]
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