Palestine Cemetery Spring Cleanup Reminder

February 26, 2023 at 8:20 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 the 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., Brett Boggs, at 574-551-2432.

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 the 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., Brett Boggs, at 574-551-2432.
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