Spring Cleanup Time At Palestine Cemetery

February 23, 2021 at 10:19 p.m.

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

Decorations not in compliance after April 1 will be disposed of, including 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; and 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, Duane Burkhart, by calling 574-551-6666.



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

Decorations not in compliance after April 1 will be disposed of, including 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; and 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, Duane Burkhart, by calling 574-551-6666.



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