Dodge City Parks and Facilities would like to remind everyone of the rules and regulations regarding grave decorations at Maple Grove Cemetery.
Temporary decorations may be placed for Memorial Day on and around headstones starting three days before the holiday (May 28, 2021) and must be removed within six days following (June 6, 2021). Temporary decorations include artificial and real flower arrangements, toys and stuffed animals, wreaths, potted plants, flags, figurines not more than 18” in height and hanging iron planters. Any items left longer than six days after the holiday will be removed beginning Monday morning to assist the staff in mowing and trimming the cemetery.
Outside of designated days, the Cemetery staff will remove decorations from any grave space outside of approved periods. Please see the rules posted at the cemetery office for a complete list of days decorations are permitted, or go to dodgecity.org/440/Maple-Grove-Cemetery.
Cut and artificial flowers are allowed at all times in the cemetery as long as they are maintained in permanently installed receptacles as permitted under regulations. The use of glass jars, bottles, tin cans, and the like for containers for artificial and cut flowers is strictly prohibited. At their discretion, cemetery staff will remove withered and faded flowers or artificial flowers once they become unsightly.
The staff works diligently to maintain the cemetery and provide an appropriate resting place for family and loved ones. Your cooperation in helping them complete that work is appreciated.
