Palestine Cemetery Spring Cleanup Reminder

March 24, 2024 at 4:02 p.m.


PALESTINE - The Board of Directors of the Palestine Cemetery Inc. 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. 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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