The cemetery grounds are open to visitors every day, including major holidays.
GATE HOURS
Daylight Savings Time (Summer): 7:30am – 7:00pm Every Day
Standard Time (Winter): 7:30am – 5:30pm Every Day
ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN UP
MARCH 1 – MARCH 15. All decorations placed on the grave over the winter will be removed and discarded in preparation for the growing season. Lot owners should retrieve any items they wish to keep before this date. Lot owners are asked not to place any decorations during this time.
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REGULATIONS DURING MOWING SEASON MARCH 1 – OCTOBER 31
- During the mowing season, no decorations are allowed to be placed on the ground. All decorations must be placed in vases attached to a monument or in approved in-ground vases.
- Any item found on the ground, lot, or grave which interferes with mowing and trimming will be removed without notice.
- All floral decorations must be secured to the monument or in a permanently installed vase.
REGULATIONS DURING NON-MOWING SEASON- NOVEMBER 1 – MARCH
1.Grave blankets or grave coverings are permitted; however, they may not be secured with metal stakes driven into the ground.
2. Artificial wreaths less than 30 inches high placed on stands are permitted.
Ground burial
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HOLIDAYS/SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Floral decorations, wreaths, potted flowers and American Flags will be permitted on the gravesite for a period of three days before and one week following each of the six (6) special days, which are: Easter, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Father’s Day, the Fourth of July, and Labor Day. All decorations left on the gravesite past the allotted time may be removed.
GRAVE DECORATIONS
It is a good and holy thing to honor the graves and crypts of our loved ones with flowers and decorations. While we realize that there are many different ideas as to what are beautiful and appropriate decorations, the following guidelines have been established for the common good so the beauty of the cemetery can be maintained. These guidelines try to strike an appropriate balance between the necessary regard for the safety of the cemetery staff and visitors and the needs of the families whose loved ones are buried here.
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GENERAL POLICIES
1. Fresh cut and artificial flowers placed in floral containers attached to the monument are always welcome decorations. Floral saddles may be placed on top of upright monuments. All flowers must be placed in and attached firmly to permanently installed flower vases.
2. Flowers, trees, and other plants may not be planted on the grave site.
3. Flowers brought to the cemetery following a funeral will be removed from the grave three days following the burial. Any person wishing to retain floral designs or decorations must remove them within 48 hours following the funeral service.
4. The following decorative items are not permitted at Calvary:
- Stepping stones
- Fences
- Trellises
- Headboards
- Bird feeders
- Bird houses
- Hanging plants
- Balloons
- Whirly gigs
- Wind chimes
- Solar lights
- Wooden signs
- Banners
- Shepherd’s hooks
- Glass objects/containers
- Clay or ceramic pots
- Rocks
- Shells
- Toys or stuffed animals
5. Bench privileges may be purchased through Calvary Cemetery and are limited to certain areas of the Cemetery.
6. If any monument, structure, object or inscription placed in or upon any monument or structure on any lot which shall be determined to be offensive, improper, or injurious to the surrounding lots or grounds, it shall be the right and duty of Calvary Management to correct the object or remove it from the monument and/or lot.
7. It is not permissible to hang items in trees and/or in shrubs near grave sites.
8. While every effort will be made to care for decorations, the cemetery regrets that it cannot be responsible for any grave decorations which are lost, stolen, or damaged.
9. Due to fire hazards, incense sticks, candles, cigarettes, or any other flammable items are strictly prohibited.
10. Please do not leave food or trash (beer cans, cigarettes, or other litter) anywhere on the grounds.
Calvary Management maintains the authority to remove any object from the Cemetery that does not comply with these regulations. Removed items can be retrieved from the Cemetery maintenance department. All removed items will be disposed of after 30 days.