Riverside Cemetery Rules & Policy - City of Alma

RULES AND REGULATIONS
BLOCK U
2 AND 4 GRAVE SECTION
1. All above ground monuments with maximum allowable die size and minimum allowable die
size. Maximum base size will not exceed 60" and minimum base size will not exceed 42".
2. TWO GRAVE LOTS: Allow urn in place of monument, but not both.
FOUR GRAVE LOTS: 1 or 2 urns will be allowed in addition to the monument.
These urns will each sit on a 20"x20" foundation, and be on the same line as the monument.
3. 12"x24"x4" markers, flush with ground, made of granite, placed next to monument.
4. Cut flowers and artificial flowers allowed in cast type receptacle mounted on the stone.
5. Allow bronze Veterans plaques placed on a proper foundation.
6. Allow cut or artificial flowers in pots, urns and vases to be placed on or around the graves
from the last week in May thru June 15th. After that date, they will be removed by Cemetery
personnel. Winter decorations of wreaths or blankets are permitted between November 1 and
March 31st. Any decorations remaining after March 31st will be removed without further
notice. Shepherd Hooks or Arches for hanging baskets will be allowed. The hooks will have
to be directly adjacent to either end of the foundation, with the basket hanging directly over
the monument, no hooks will be allowed to be placed by markers. The hooks must be of the
single type and only one hook per monument. All hooks must be made of steal and be kept
painted, any hooks that become rusted and unsightly will be removed without notice. All
hooks must be made of a minimum of ½" thick steel.
7. All monuments and urns are required to be placed on a concrete foundation.
8. All grave spaces will be grassed over and no digging or planting will be allowed.
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