Cemetery Rules and Regulations - City of Alma

SECTION 48. THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL PROVISIONS SHALL APPLY TO SINGLE GRAVES IN
SECTION "T"
OF RIVERSIDE CEMETERY. (FLUSH MARKER)
GRAVES 1 THRU 200
Single grave markers or a double grave marker is permissible when placed adjacent and facing the
nearest path way. No marker extending more than two (2) grave lengths will be permitted. All plans
and specifications for markers must be approved by the Cemetery Official before order is placed.
Cut flowers or artificial bouquets will be permitted in cast type receptacles installed flush with the
ground adjacent to the rear of the markers, on grave side. No flowers may be placed in glass or metal
containers above the ground level. All flowers which have become objectionable both in appearance
and from the standpoint of proper lot maintenance will be removed forthwith. No flowers or
bouquets may be placed on the graves of the deceased, since all graves are to be covered with grass
to permit proper lot maintenance.
Planting of flowers and shrubs are not allowed. Urns are not allowed except during the Memorial
week period.
Memorial Week, all manner of flowers and decorations will be allowed starting this week until June
15 th . After this date any unauthorized flowers/decorations will be removed by the Cemetery
personnel.
Winter decorations of wreaths or blankets are permitted only between the first day of November and
the last day of March. Any such lot decorations remaining after March 31st will be removed without
further notice. No other grave decorations are permitted in this section, except as stated above.
GRAVE MARKERS
Single flush markers Size 14" x 24"x 4" with a pencil edge and made of granite will be
permitted on a foundation of compacted sand base.
Double flush markers Size 12" x 48" x 4" with a pencil edge and made of granite will be
permitted on a foundation of compacted sand base.
Placement of Markers is as shown below:
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