Cemetery Observances

Holiday or special occasion decorations (e.g. birthdays or anniversaries) are allowed if confined to the marker/monument. Such decorations are permitted to remain seven (7) days after the holiday or special occasion.  
 NOTE: Items are to be on headstone or directly next to it and meet the height requirement of 2 feet (24 inches) or less in flat marker areas and 3 feet (36 inches) or less in upright areas.

• Presentable flowers in permanent vases or (1) PVC pipe
• (1) Solar Cross, Angels, or Bible mounted in PVC pipe
• Solar lights (2) maximum 
• (1) Shepherds' hooks that meet the area requirements  
• U.S. flags on staffs 3 feet or less 
• (1) Wind spinner   
• (1) Lighted candle in plastic on 1/4-inch rod

 
Only one floral arrangement is permitted on a grave after one week of the burial.  Funeral flowers will be removed when the flowers are wilted. Flowers must be in vases; not put in the ground. Planting of flowers, shrubbery or trees is not permitted. NO GRAVE BORDERS ARE ALLOWED including rocks around the marker/monument. In the flat marker area, items must be less than 2 feet tall (24 inches).  Items cannot be greater than 3 feet (36 inches) in the upright monument area. 
 

• All flowers not in permanent vases or (1) PVC pipe
• Faded flowers that are in permanent vases or (1) PVC pipe
• All statues, toys, etc. that are not set on markers or monuments 
• Anything glass, such as vases, decorations, etc. 
• All wood items, (crosses, plaques, etc.) and any items creating a grave border 
• Balloons, stuffed animals, etc. 
• Any items mounted on wood or plastic dowels
• Any item not listed on the allowable list is not allowed
• Any object or decoration that obstructs lawn care
• Any type of border around the grave or headstone
• Food or drinks

 
VCC is not responsible for items that are stolen, damaged/blown away by weather or daily upkeep of the property. Any damaged or unallowable items will be removed for safety reasons.