What can you not do in a cemetery?
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What can you not do in a cemetery?
10 Things NOT To Do In A Cemetery
- Don’t go after hours.
- Don’t speed through the cemetery driveways.
- Don’t let your kids run wild.
- Don’t walk on top of the graves.
- Don’t sit or lean on the headstones, grave markers, or other memorials.
- Don’t talk to other cemetery visitors – even to say hello.
What can I put on a grave instead of flowers?
Although it depends on the cemetery, these are usually acceptable grave decorations:
- Fresh flowers.
- Fake flowers — especially if in a monument vase.
- Wreaths.
- Small flags during the holidays.
- Wind chimes, crosses, or bird feeders — especially if in a monument vase.
- Grave blankets.
Are cemeteries public property?
A cemetery, though privately owned, is properly classified as a “public cemetery” where it consists of a great number of burial plots or sites sold and for sale to the public.
Is it disrespectful to take pictures in a graveyard?
Don’t take pictures of other visitors People visit the cemetery to pay respect to the dead and remember the memories they left behind. Don’t intentionally take pictures of them especially if you don’t have permission. You never know whether they are done grieving or not.
How can I be respectful in a cemetery?
These tips will help make sure you and your fellow visitors enjoy a courteous, peaceful experience.
- Follow the Rules.
- Obey the Hours.
- Drive with Care.
- Respect the Graves.
- Look After Your Children.
- Speak Softly & Politely.
- Lower the Volume.
- Be Respectful of Services and Other Mourners.
What is a grave blanket?
A grave blanket is an evergreen arrangement that covers the ground above a grave. Grave blankets are usually placed atop gravesites before the first snow. Grave blankets are often adorned with holiday-themed decorations around the holidays.
What does leaving a rock on a grave mean?
When a person comes to a grave and sees stones upon a loved one’s headstone, they often find this comforting. These stones remind them that someone they care for was visited, mourned for, respected, supported and honored by the presence of others who’ve visited their memorial.