PALESTINE – The board of directors of the Palestine Cemetery 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 the following cemetery regulations after April 1 will be disposed of:
• 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.
• 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 Duane Burkhart, cemetery sexton, at 574-551-6666.
