(a) A tree, shrub, plant or flower may not be removed,
relocated or planted in the Cemetery without the permission of the
superintendent.
(b) The superintendent shall oversee the removal, relocation
or planting of trees, shrubs, plants and flowers within the Cemetery
grounds. The Committee may authorize the superintendent to carry out
landscape programs at his discretion and report to the Committee in
a timely manner.
(c) Fresh cut flowers may be placed on the graves throughout
the year. Floral items, fresh and artificial, will be removed from
graves as soon as they become faded and unsightly. All artificial
flowers or items removed from graves will be disposed of immediately.
(d) Floral items and other types of decorations or
commemorative items are not to be secured or affixed by any means
(wire, tape, string or adhesives) to the monuments.
(e) Any artificial decoration on monuments or gravesites
including photographs, images, silk flowers, balloons, pinwheels,
statues, or candles are prohibited.
(f) Planting of trees or shrubs is not permitted on
or near the graves at any time, unless approved by the superintendent.
(g) Christmas wreaths, arrangements or floral grave
blankets are permitted on graves during the season, beginning December
1st and will be removed no later than January 1st or at the discretion
of the superintendent. Grave floral blankets may not be larger in
size than two (2) feet by three (3) feet. Christmas trees are not
permitted. Christmas decorations are not permitted on any living tree
in the Cemetery, at the Plaza, or on any statue.
(h) The Cemetery is not responsible for any items left
on the graves. Permanent in-ground flower containers are authorized
for placement with approval from the superintendent. Existing containers
may remain on graves until they become unserviceable.
(i) The superintendent shall ensure all monuments,
headstones, and gravesites are in compliance with the rules and regulations
of the Committee.
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Source Note: The provisions of this §71.15 adopted to be effective November 26, 1998, 23 TexReg 11795; amended to be effective July 27, 2000, 25 TexReg 6977; amended to be effective July 8, 2010, 35 TexReg 5817; amended to be effective May 20, 2013, 38 TexReg 2997 |