To facilitate upkeep of St. John’s Cemetery by our maintenance staff, please read and abide by these rules and regulations, based on the guidelines of the Diocese of Metuchen:

• No mulch, topsoil, grass seed may be applied to graves. Please notify staff if maintenance is needed.

• No fencing of any kind is allowed around graves

• No pebbles, rocks or stones should be placed on the headstones or graves, as they could damage mowing equipment

• No flags are permitted on graves, except for the period of time between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Flags should be placed close to the headstone to facilitate mowing.

• No wooden crosses or stakes are allowed.

• No temporary grave markers are permitted.

• No glass, votive candles or open flames are permitted on graves.

• No loose items should be placed on graves, including statues, cards, knick-knacks, or ornaments.

• Nothing is to be taped, glued, or otherwise affixed to the headstone.

• No balloons may be left in the cemetery.

• Military medallion on a rod should be placed close to the headstone, to facilitate mowing and upkeep of graves.

• Only annuals may be planted on graves. Flowers should be placed close to the headstone and within the border of the width of the headstone.

• All decorations and planters need to be removed from graves by November 1^st. Anything left after that date will be removed.

• Grave blankets may be placed beginning the week of Thanksgiving and may be left in place until January 15^th. They must be kept within the width of the border of the headstone.

• Lenten flowers and palm crosses may be placed during Lent and must be removed the week after Easter.

• Fresh or artificial flowers may be placed on graves. The maintenance staff will remove them when they become unsightly.

• No pets are allowed on consecrated grounds.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping to keep St. John’s Cemetery a sacred resting place for our parishioners.