One of the most difficult and emotional challenges a cemetery faces are the establishment and enforcement of its floral and decoration policies.  We have attempted to give our families some freedoms in decorating, yet still provide a safe environment for visitors and for maintenance. 

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The policies below are created with the following thought and consideration:

• Safety of Visitors 

• Safety of our maintenance personnel

• Efficiency – the ability of our staff to maintain the grounds. 

 

Flower & Decoration Policy 

• Flowers, flags and any other decorations must be confined to the flower vase and not exceed 30” in height.  Gluing, taping, wiring or otherwise affixing items to the vase and/or memorial is prohibited. 

• No breakable items permitted at any time – even in the vase.  Broken debris can be thrown by mowing equipment and injure visitors and employees.  Debris can also damage equipment or cause tire problems on equipment. 

• If no permanent memorial is installed at the time of death, a temporary marker is allowed to be placed on the grave for a maximum of ninety (90) days.  This marker is furnished by your funeral home.  Any “homemade” memorial placed upon the grave may be removed by staff. 

• All memorials must comply with size, material, and location policies.  

• Funeral flowers left by the funeral home and/or family shall remain for as long as possible.  It is recommended that you remove the items you wish to keep within (7) days following the service.  The maintenance crew may remove and discard flowers, if necessary after this time.

 

Items No Longer Permitted ​

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• ANY HAZARD DEEMED EXCESSIVE, DANGEROUS, IMPROPER OR UNSAFE. 

 

Neither Pine Hill Cemetery nor its employees accept any liability for damages due to lost, missing or stolen decorations of any kind.  You are placing flowers and decorations at your own risk. 

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