Attachment F Fort Sheridan Map and Floral Regs.pdf

FORT SHERIDAN NATIONAL CEMETERY FLORAL AND VISITOR REGULATIONS

• All items places on grave sites will be removed as soon as they become unsightly, or when it becomes necessary to facilitate cemetery operations.

• A limit of three (3) floral arrangements may be placed on the grave as the conclusion of the committal service.

• Fresh cut flowers may be placed on graves at any time of the year. Plastic floral cones are available for use within the cemetery and are located in containers throughout the cemetery.

• One (1) small American flag may be placed on the grave and will be removed when it is damaged, faded or tattered and will be disposed of properly.

• No objects or items, such as sticker or balloons shall be attached to a grave marker or protrude above the top of the stone or encroach on an adjacent grave site.

• Artificial flowers will be permitted on graves during the period of October 1 through April 1 and will be removed as soon as they become unsightly.

• Holiday wreaths and grave blankets are permitted on graves during the holiday season beginning December 1. All Holiday items will be removed starting the weekend before Martin Luther King Holiday.

• Status, vigil lights, breakable objects of any nature and similar commemorative items are not permitted on graves at any time. These will be removed and stored in a holding area for thirty (30) days prior to disposal.

• The Department of Veterans Affairs does not permit adornments that are offensive, inconsistent with the dignity of the cemetery or may be considered hazardous to cemetery Personnel.

• Every Wednesday, cemetery personnel will inspect each grave for unsightly or unauthorized items.

• Please exercise caution if placing personal, sentimental or valuable items on graves. Fort Sheridan National Cemetery is not responsible for any items placed on grave sites and cannot replace or reimburse items that have been damaged, lost or stolen. All items placed on graves become the property of the United States Government.

• The use of the cemetery grounds for any form of sports or recreation to include but not limited to bicycling, jogging, exercis as well as hunting or fishing are not permitted at any time on federal property.

• Picnicking on cemetery grounds is forbidden. Littering the grounds will not be tolerated.

• Do not cut, break or injure trees, shrubs, grass or other plantings.

• It is against National Cemetery regulations to use the cemetery for public gatherings of a partisan nature, or any activities o the national shrine.

• Pets, such as dogs or other animals, leashed or unleashed shall not be brought upon cemetery grounds. Although, service a hearing-impaired or act as warning systems for the seizure prone, are welcome.

• Please do not sit on headstones or markers.

• Cash found at gravesites will be deposited into the cemetery's general gift fund.

YEAR-ROUND DECORATIONS (See below)

HOLIDAY WREATHS

and/or

GRAVE BLANKETS

December 1st -

Weekend prior to MLK Holiday

ONE U.S. FLAG

and/or

FRESH FLOWERS IN CONES

Always Welcome

ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS

allowed October 1st through April 1st.

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