0011 Sacramento Floral Policy.pdf
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This is a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) document establishing floral policies for Sacramento Valley National Cemetery and its satellite locations, effective March 29, 2021.
The policy governs the placement, maintenance, and removal of floral arrangements and decorative items on gravesites, columbarium areas, and memorial walls. Fresh cut flowers are permitted year-round and are removed weekly every Wednesday, along with daily removal of faded or unsightly arrangements. Artificial flowers and potted plants are restricted to five days before and after Easter Sunday and Memorial Day only. Seasonal holiday adornments such as wreaths, poinsettias, and grave blankets may be placed from the third Saturday in December through the second Saturday of January, with a maximum height or length restriction of 24 inches. Permanent plantings are prohibited at all times. Items explicitly banned include candles, statues, glass, vigil lights, shepherd's hooks, stuffed animals, wind chimes, pinwheels, balloons, and memorabilia. No items may be attached to headstones or niche covers, and altering headstones or covers through paint, markers, lipstick, or other means is prohibited. The policy applies to all field employees at the cemetery, with annual review scheduled. The document was reviewed and revised on April 30, 2026, and is signed by Ashaley Jackson, Director of Sacramento Valley National Cemetery.
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Sacramento Valley National Cemetery & Satellites Policy 921-18-14 Department of Veterans Affairs March 29, 2021 National Cemetery Administration
FLORAL POLICY
1. PURPOSE: The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to outline the procedures to be followed by personnel working at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery pertaining to floral policies.
2. SCOPE: The policy, standards and procedures set forth herein are applicable to all field employees and every effort will be made to follow and adhere to this policy.
3. RESPONSIBILITIES: The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to outline the procedures that require all personnel working at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery to participate in floral pick-up as part of the established floral policies.
4. PROCEDURES:
a. Fresh cut flowers can be placed on gravesites year-round. Once the flowers become unsightly, florals will be removed. In addition, all items placed on gravesites will be removed to accommodate grounds maintenance to include removal of artificial flowers. Floral pickup is conducted every Wednesday of each month along with daily pick up of faded or unsightly arrangements and other items. Temporary plastic flower vases are available in the designated bins.
Artificial flowers and potted plants are permitted on graves and in the gravel, areas surrounding the columbarium and memorial walls five days before and five days after Easter Sunday and Memorial Day.
Permanent plantings will not be permitted on graves and in the gravel areas surrounding the columbarium and memorial walls at any time
b. Seasonal holiday adornments such as wreaths, poinsettias, and small grave blankets may be placed on graves beginning the third Saturday in December through the second Saturday of January. Arrangements cannot be more than 24” high or long.
To maintain the dignity of the cemetery, items such as candles, statues, glass of any kind, vigil lights, shepherd's hooks, stuffed animals, wind chimes, pinwheels, balloons, memorabilia, or any item exceeding 24 inches in height are not permitted on graves and in the gravel areas surrounding the columbarium, or memorial walls, at any time.
c. No item or object may be attached to the headstone or niche cover. Items will be immediately removed and properly disposed of. Headstones and niche
Sacramento Valley National Cemetery & Satellites Policy 921-18-14 Department of Veterans Affairs March 29, 2021 National Cemetery Administration covers are federal property, altering or marking by paint, marker, lipstick or any other means is prohibited.
5. REFERENCE:
a. NCA Directive 3425, July 16, 2025
6. RECISSION: This policy is effective immediately and remains in effect until rescinded.
7. REVIEW DATE: Annually.
Reviewed/Revised April 30, 2026
Ashaley Jackson Director Sacramento Valley National Cemetery
| 2026-04-30T10:32:31-0700 | |
| ASHALEY JACKSON |
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