Rest Haven Memorial Park

Rules for the Placement of Fresh & Artificial Flowers


Fresh flowers may be placed in the memorial vases anytime; however, they will be removed once they have lost their beauty.

Artificial flowers may be placed inside the memorial vases on the following days:
Dates Number of Days
November 15th through April 15th 151 days

8 days before and 8 days after the following holidays:
Valentines Day 16 days
Easter 16 days
Mothers Day 16 days
Fathers Day 16 days
Memorial Day 16 days
4th of July 16 days
The week of the birth date: 7 days
The week of the death date: 7 days
(Please let the Cemetery Superintendent know and he will make sure the flowers are not removed on these special dates).
Total Days
261 days
(72% of the year artificial flowers are permitted.)

November 20 till the last week of January, wreaths, pot plants & winter grave decorations are allowed.

When artificial and special arrangements are removed, they will be placed in our warehouse. They will be kept for two weeks to give families the opportunity to reclaim them. After two weeks they will be discarded.