The Board of Directors of the Palestine Cemetery wants to remind 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 should be 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., Duane Burkhart, at (574) 551-6666.
