Planter boxes, natural and artificial flowers and other grave decorations shall be allowed upon or about a grave or burial plot for a period of five days immediately following a burial. No plantings shall be allowed upon or about a grave or burial plot unless officially authorized in writing by the director of public services or a designee of the director. Natural and artificial flowers or grave decorations are permitted at all times from November 1st through March 31st when placed in a cup recessed in the foundation of the grave marker or monument of appropriate dimensions. If there is no grave marker or monument then a concrete slab constructed in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter may be installed flush with the surface of the ground at a grave or burial plot within which shall be placed a recessed cup; provided, however, that such installation shall be done by a retail monument dealer or someone acting for a retail monument dealer. The recessed cup shall be of commercial manufacture specifically designed for cemetery use. Hanging baskets may also be installed. Natural flowers will be allowed at all times as long as the requirements of this section are followed.

Wire shall not be used to hold natural or artificial flowers in place. Glass containers shall not be used at any time. Cemetery maintenance personnel shall remove and discard all flowers and grave decorations when, in their judgment, the flowers or decorations have deteriorated in beauty, or upon the sixth day after a burial, or if the decorations hamper maintenance operations. (Ord. 81-25 §6, 1981; Ord. A-584 §12, 1965).